27 Pretty Sunflower Fields to Visit Across the U.S.
Add these stunning sunflower fields, farms, and mazes to your bucket list.
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It's that time of year when you gaze at the sunny weather outside, take a deep breath, and Google "best sunflower fields near me." Odds are, that's how you ended up on this page, no? Well, you're in luck: We're here to help you celebrate the very best that sunflower season has to offer with a comprehensive list of the prettiest sunflower farms near you. We did the research, scoured the hotspots, and, okay, got a little lost daydreaming as we scrolled through photos of endless sunflowers... and now, we're presenting you with the absolute best spots across the country to get your sunflower fix.
Whether you're heading there with kids and looking for a family-friendly experience or simply curious about the best, most colorful backdrop to take a few fun photos to pair with summer Instagram captions, there's something for you here. Often, these flower farms even allow guests to pick flowers and take them home, which means you'll also be ready to arrange some stunning late summer table settings or fall centerpieces. Word to the wise: Sunflower season usually lasts from July through early autumn, and bloom times vary by location. So add this memorable activity to your end-of-summer plans, or move it to the top of your fall bucket list—and be sure to check each farm's website for exact dates and details.
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Top Sunflower Fields to Visit Across the U.S.
Thompson Strawberry Farm in Bristol, Wisconsin
The Thompson Family has grown strawberries in Kenosha County, Wisconsin, for more than 70 years. But with 2020 being, well, 2020, current owner Scott Thompson and his family decided their community needed something extra to smile about. Twenty-two acres of sunflowers and more than 2 million blooms followed, with plenty of space to spread out and social distance. Families can visit Thompson Strawberry Farm to pick their own.
Typical bloom time: late July–October
Coastal Ridge Farm in Picayune, Mississippi
Coastal Ridge Farm in Picayune, Mississippi, offers an annual U-pick in their beautiful sunflower fields. Visit for family photo ops or even a picnic. Don't forget to bring a bucket for your 10 blooms! Buy tickets online in advance.
Typical bloom time: mid September–October
Zilke Vegetable Farm in Milan, Michigan
The 32-acre Zilke Vegetable Farm in Milan, Michigan, hosts an annual sunflower festival in August (grab tickets online!) and even farm-to-table dinners and kids' days among the lush landscape.
Typical bloom time: early to late August
Smith-Perry Berries in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Two farmer friends started Smith-Perry Berries Farm in 2017 with the goal of coaxing people to the country and giving them reasons to smile. While their sunflower season is just for a couple short weeks in July, it's well worth a visit if you live nearby.
Typical bloom time: early to late July
Peebles Farm and Corn Maze in Augusta, Arkansas
Come to Peebles Farm for the sunflowers, stay for the corn maze. And tractor train. And horse-drawn wagon rides. And pumpkins.
Typical bloom time: late September–October (check Facebook for updates)
Billings Farm & Museum in Woodstock, Vermont
In August and September, guests at Woodstock Inn & Resort can expect to see thousands of gorgeous blooming sunflowers at the nearby Billings Farm & Museum. There, just a half-mile walk from the hotel, Master Gardener Benjamin Pauly has created the first annual Sunflower House, a series of five artful, sunflower-filled "rooms" and hallways that you and your family can explore together.
Typical bloom time: August–early September
Maryland Agricultural Resource Council in Cockeysville, Maryland
In the summer, find gorgeous views, wide open spaces, and even a sunflower sale at this stunning destination. In the winter, you'll miss the flowers, but you can still go hiking on the many trails here.
Typical bloom time: mid August–September
Sledd's U-Pick Farm in Mims, Florida
Want to take your family to a corn maze this season and a sunflower field? Sledd's U-Pick makes it easy to kill two birds with one stone: Their sunflower maze is super popular.
Typical bloom times: July and September (check Facebook for updates)
Columbia Bottom Conservation Area in St. Louis, Missouri
A whopping 4,318 acres of conservation lands boast stunning views of the meeting place between the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers—and the fields full of sunflowers are just the icing on the cake.
Typical bloom time: early July–mid August
Bloomer's Garden in Sadler, Texas
Along with sunflowers, Bloomer's Garden grows U-pick zinnias, berries, and summer squash.
Typical bloom time: late June–early July
Grinter’s Sunflower Farm in Lawrence, Kansas
Grinter Sunflower Farm, which is free to visit, packs countless blooms in late August through September. Be sure to bring sharp shears with you when you visit this Lawrence, Kansas, farm, so you can cut your very own flowers through their honor system, which asks that visitors leave $1 for every flower they take home.
Typical bloom time: late August–September
The Sussex County Sunflower Maze in Sandyston, New Jersey
Every August and September, the Liberty Farm grows over 1.5 million sunflowers in their Sandyston, New Jersey, field, making it the state's largest sunflower destination. Head to the Sussex County Sunflower Maze at the farm for a day of outdoor activities, like scavenger hunts and build-your-own scarecrow, or take advantage of their U-pick field.
Typical bloom time: mid August–mid September (check Facebook for updates)
Whitehall Farm in Yellow Springs, Ohio
This breathtaking field of 400,000 sunflowers in Yellow Springs, Ohio, is privately owned, but is now open to the public all thanks to the Whitehall Farm and the Tecumseh Land Trust. Anyone can visit, though you'll want to be sure to park in the designated areas (not on the side of the road) and leave the flowers in place (these beauties aren't for picking).
Typical bloom time: begins mid September (check Facebook for updates)
DuPont Pioneer’s Waialua Sunflower Farm in Oahu, Hawaii
If you find yourself on a dreamy Hawaiian vacation, be sure to check out this DuPont Pioneer’s Waialua Sunflower Farm, a free attraction located on the North shore of Oahu, Hawaii. With several parking lots right next to the 20-acre field, this is a fun place to stop by and visit in November when the flowers peak. Parking will cost you $5, but you can feel good knowing all the money is donated to local schools.
Typical bloom time: November
L&A Family Farms in Paris, Illinois
The sunflower maze at L&A Family Farms is a must-see if you're in the Paris, Illinois, area in August. Stop by to make your way through the attraction, or take a walk around the outskirts if you want to skip the maze portion. And while you're there, you can pick up fresh produce or venture through one of the farm's nature trails.
Typical bloom time: end of July–early to mid August (check Facebook for updates)
McKee-Beshers Wildlife Management Area in Poolesville, Maryland
Just outside our nation's capital you'll find this dreamy 30-acre lot known as the McKee-Beshers Sunflower Fields. Head to River Road in Poolesville, Maryland, to take in the beautiful blooms planted and cared for by the state. Though they're not available for picking (they're planted to promote and feed local wildlife), anyone can stop by to take photos.
Typical bloom time: begins mid July
Sunflower Farm in Longmont, Colorado
While you won’t find miles and miles of sunflowers at the Longmont, Colorado, Sunflower Farm, you will find several sunflower patches to behold, along with a variety of other kid-friendly farm activities and plenty of farm animals to see.
Typical bloom time: end of July, or early to mid August
The Sunflower Field in Autaugaville, Alabama
In 2016, this enormous, privately owned sunflower field become an internet sensation thanks in part to this incredible aerial video of the field that went viral. Now you can visit The Sunflower Field, which blooms in July, located at the intersection of Highway 14 and Highway 33 in Autaugaville, Alabama. All visitors should note that flower picking is not allowed. "We are just asking that no one cuts or picks the flowers. They are our livelihood," owner Todd Sheridan told the Montgomery Advertiser. However, cut flowers and produce are available for purchase, and admiring the field and photography are perfectly okay!
Typical bloom time: July (check Facebook for updates).
HarvestMoon Farm in Masaryktown, Florida
Sunflower season comes a bit early at HarvestMoon Farm in Florida. In May, the farm hosts a five-acre U-pick sunflower maze attraction, in addition to several more kid-friendly activities. Be sure to check out the pony rides, petting zoo, slides, and giant jumping pillow while you visit this Masaryktown, Florida, destination.
Typical bloom time: early to late May
Eleanor's Events Sunflower Field in Lyndon, Kansas
The Eleanor's Events sunflower field in Lyndon, Kansas, is open to visitors for photos and flower picking. Donations are accepted on site and are often donated to local charities, making this attraction well worth the visit.
Typical bloom time: late August (check for updates on Facebook)
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