I’ve lived in several cities just north of Dallas over the past 10 years. I love living up here because there’s so much to eat, see, and do both in the suburbs or in a quick drive into downtown. This spring I got to do something new that I’ve wanted to do for awhile now. Visit Texas Tulips–the first blooming tulip field in Texas, where you also get to pick your own flowers!
Texas Tulips is the only U-pick tulip field in Texas and it’s just an hour north of Dallas. (Get Directions!) Parking is free, admission is $3.00, and each flower you pick is $2.50. I went with my sister and best friend, and we made a girls day out of it!
We went during their second weekend of being open for the season and it was a bit more chilly and windy than we were expecting, so be sure to check the weather before heading up. It was still very pretty and fun, but I imagine waiting until the tulips are in full bloom with the Texas sun coming down would be beautiful!
When you arrive, find yourself a basket and start picking! Of course, you don’t have to pick flowers if you don’t want to. I actually only picked one, but the other two picked several! It’s really nice and relaxing out there because you feel like you’re transported to a different place in the world. They have picnic tables and benches, sell snacks and soda, and totally encourage you to bring the whole family and “visit a little piece of Holland right here in Texas!” If you do plan on going, make sure to check out the Texas-Tulips website and Facebook page for updates. They’re open through mid-April, depending on the weather!
Photos by Cassie Natalie.
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This place is amazing! When I was in London for the first time I was going around and taking pictures of all the tulips instead of the building and all sights haha!
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Haha that’s funny, I’m sure I would do the same!
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What a great idea for a day out! I live in Oklahoma, but my Mama lives in Dallas….I just called her! Thank you for posting!
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That’s great to hear! You’re welcome 🙂
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How neat! I wish they had something like this in Florida near me. I love flowers and actually went this weekend and got some for our yard. But tulips are actually my fave flower! What a fun unique thing to do!
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It was super fun, hopefully you get a chance to visit some day – or a place similar! Aw, that sounds awesome. I can’t wait to have a yard and outdoor garden.
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I hope to make it out that way one day! We just moved two weeks ago and we spent all morning today in our yard it was really relaxing and fun to spend time together fixing it up 🙂
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Yes, that does sound fun and relaxing!
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Looks like a beautiful place to visit! Tulips are my favorite flower
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Yes, it was gorgeous!!
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This is only 20 minutes from my house, and I had no idea! I’m going to have to make a trip up there soon!
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Awesome!!! It’s such a fun day trip.
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This is awesome! I have family in Plano, just outside of Dallas, I’m going to tell them about this tulip place!!
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Great! Yeah, it’s not too far north of Plano. I just saw on their FB page that this is the last weekend of the 2017 season!
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Pick your own Tulips?! We have blueberry picking here in Florida (and oranges, of course), but definitely no tulip picking that I know of. That would be such a fun date day if we lived in Texas!
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Yes, it’s great! I would love to find a place to pick my own berries.
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