There is just something about spring. The days are longer, the sun seems to shine a little more brightly, and Mother Nature’s bright, fresh colors start to pop up. Everyone is ready to come out of hibernation after the cold, short days of winter. Colorful flowers start to pop up all around- in fields, along the side of the road, in people’s front yards, in parks. Spring is truly a time of rebirth.
It can also be a great time to reconnect with the great outdoors after months inside as well as refresh your space to reflect the changing season. Spring is a time for fresh air and a fresh “out with the old, in with the new” mentality. And what better way to get fresh air than while filling your space with beautiful flowers that you pick yourself from local DIY farms. These North Texas area spots are perfect for a spring escape where you can ring in spring with some beautiful stems you gather yourself.
You pick tulip and flower spots in North Texas for spring 2026
- Texas Tulips, Pilot Point. One hour north of Dallas. This spot is a dream come true for flower lovers, tulip fans, shutterbugs and really just anyone who appreciates the beauty of spring. Visitors flock to Texas Tulips each tulip season to pick their own flowers and create their own works of art. It is $7 per person to enter this spot and you can find opening hours and days as well as flower prices on their website or Facebook page. Texas Tulips opened February 15 for flower picking and will remain open until all the flowers are picked.
- Hemingway Hill. Terrell. Less than one hour east of Dallas. You pick tulips is new at this East Texas farm that also sells Christmas trees during the holiday season. Even better? This farm is free! Tulips are $2.95 per stem and you are encouraged to wear shoes you can get dirty to pick them. This farm also offers snacks and drinks for sale and will have you-pick sunflowers later in the spring season. This spot is not to be missed!
- Tulipalooza at Getzendaner Memorial Park. Waxahachie. Less than one hour south of Dallas. Back for its eighth season, Tulipalooza is a great spot to pick flowers, snap pictures and just marvel at the beauty of Mother Nature. Enjoy more than 300,000 blooms from Holland at this early springtime festival. Tulipalooza runs through March 15, 2026, and costs $15 for adults and $5 for kids. When you purchase tickets in advance online, you can select which local charity receives part of your admission cost. You get beautiful flowers and support a local charity? Sounds like a win-win!
North Texas lodging
Headed to North Texas to pick some flowers or simply enjoy the sights of the greater Dallas-Fort Worth area? Look no further than Bedrock RV in Grand Saline, Texas, for a cozy spot to call home that is off the beaten path and perfect to catch some r and r. Located just east of Terrell, Bedrock RV has everything you need to pull up your RV and stay a while in the piney woods of East Texas but still not far from DFW. Enjoy the on-site events center, proximity to Lake Fork and peaceful setting that surrounds this affordable East Texas rv park. Happy travels!