Cherry Tree Blossoms at Meijer Gardens

When: Late April – Early May
Where: Grand Rapids, MI

Early each May, head to the Japanese Garden at Frederik Meijer Gardens to a tucked-away grove of cherry tree blooms in soft pink and white.

If you time it right, you’ll catch a dreamy walkway of blossoms with benches, a waterfall, and enough peace and quiet to make your day.

Tulips, Lavender & Sunflower Fields at DeBuck’s Family Farm

When: Late April – August
Where: Metro Detroit

DeBuck’s gives you reasons to visit all summer long with not just one, but three flower festivals.

Kick off spring with their colorful Tulip Festival, come back mid-summer to catch the gorgeous Lavender Festival, and wrap up the season wandering their sunny Sunflower fields.

Along with the blooms, the farm adds in wagon rides, giant slides, and playful attractions so it’s just as fun for kids as it is for your camera roll.

Trillium & Bluebells at Aman Park

When: Late April – Early May
Where: Grand Rapids, MI

This one’s more secret trail than garden, but if you hit it at the right time, Aman Park is full-on wildflower magic. Trillium and bluebells take over the forest floor and trails (especially the red and blue loops), making it feel like walking through a fairytale.

Best bloom is usually right around Mother’s Day.

Secret Garden at the Grand Hotel

When: Late May – Early June for Tulips, followed by Summer Annuals
Where: Mackinac Island

Yes, it’s actually called the Secret Garden! True to form, there are no signs showing you the way. No map location. But once you find it tucked behind a hedge on the Grand Hotel’s grounds, you’ll see why people talk about this one.

Tulips bloom first, then a summer explosion of color takes over. This flower field gives you tingles and feels like stepping into a storybook.

Peonies at the W.E. Upjohn Peony Garden

When: Late May – Early June
Where: Nichols Arboretum, Ann Arbor

Over 800 peony plants. More than 10,000 blooms. Fluffy, fragrant, and completely showy. This garden at Nichols Arboretum is one of the oldest and largest heirloom peony collections in North America, and it usually hits full bloom right around Memorial Day.

Download one of their themed walking guides if you want to sniff your way through the this flower field in Michigan, or find the blooms named after influential women.

Romeo Lavender Farm

When: Late June – Early August
Where: Romeo, MI

Romeo Lavender Farm is a triple-threat: lavender, wildflowers, and sunflowers all in one spot. Lavender typically hits peak bloom from late June – early August, but if you’re coming for the photo ops, aim for earlier in the season—before the u-pick crowds do their thing. You’ll also find sunflowers and wildflowers available for u-pick and a chance to have a dinner date in the lavender field!

If Romeo isn’t in your area and you want to find other lavender fields near you, take a look at this big list.

Memorial Poppy Fields in Fennville

When: June – Early July
Where: Fennville, MI

This field of red, white, and blue poppies was planted as a memorial, and it’s breathtaking. There are no signs or ticket booths. Just park near Fennville Cemetery and walk through the pines to find it. Stay on the path and soak it in. It’s one of the most beautiful (and meaningful) flower spots in the state.

Mixed Flower Fields at Gust Brothers Farm

When: Throughout Summer
Where: Ottawa Lake, MI

Bring a friend and build your dream bouquet. This farm has over 50 varieties of flowers on 4+ acres, and for $10 a mason jar, you get to snip and style your own blooms. They supply the jars, scissors, and water—you bring the eye for color. Perfect for a low-key summer afternoon or DIY event florals.

Secret Garden on Old Mission Peninsula

When: June – August
Where: Traverse City, MI

Yes, another secret garden! And since Old Mission Peninsula already feels like a retreat, this 12-acre secret garden at Brys Estate winery seals the deal. Lavender blooms in early July, with perennials and u-pick bouquets all summer long. There’s also a vineyard, winery, country store, and sunflower trail. Basically, this place is an outdoor love letter to flower lovers.

Wildflower & Sunflower Fields at Schell Family Farm

When: August – Fall
Where: Pinckney, MI

When Schell Farm opens in August, it comes with seven acres of sunflowers, three acres of wildflowers, and rows of snapdragons, zinnias, and dahlias. You can pick your own bouquet, explore the sunflower maze, and fill your camera roll in about five minutes flat.

Sunflower Fields at Gull Meadow Farms

When: Early August
Where: Richland, MI

Four acres. Two dozen types of sunflowers. One golden sea of happiness. Gull Meadow Farms opens its sunflower fields in early August, and it’s one of those places that’ll have you laying in the grass or posing in the middle of it all. There’s a photo trail, and you can pick your own stems to take home.

Dahlia Hill

When: July – Mid-October
Where: Midland, MI

This terraced hillside is a riot of color all summer long. With 3,000+ dahlias in over 340 varieties, it’s basically a sculpture garden made of flowers.

Bonus: artful sculptures are scattered throughout the terraces, too, thanks to artist-founder Charles Breed. Free to visit, and totally worth it.