Take This Road Trip to the 4 Most Eye-Popping Sunflower Fields in Florida

Florida is known for having some pretty impressive sunflower fields, many of which guests can actually visit and pick the flowers themselves. Sunflowers grow well in our great state, due to the fact that the native varieties love when the sun starts getting hot. Because we are big fans of sunflowers here at Only In Your State, we’ve crafted the ultimate sunflower road trip through Florida, featuring a handful of U-Pick destinations to visit. The entire trip takes approximately two hours, and you can plan your personal route—adding any stops you'd like—using this interactive map.

1. Hunsader Farms - Bradenton, FL

Hunsader Farms in Bradenton has been around since 1967, and has become the local favorite farm to grab all of the freshest goods. But also every year, the U-Pick flower farm comes to life, allowing visitors to pick the bright blooms to take home with them. Even if you don’t want to pick, you can easily just wander the fields for a beautiful afternoon. Make sure to visit Hunsader Farms website for more information about u-pick flower times and seasons.

2. Jimmy Mc's Farm - Spring Hill, FL

Jimmy Mc’s Farm in Spring Hill, Florida, has sunflowers for days when spring rolls around. Especially during April through May, Jimmy Mc’s Farm offers U-Pick sunflowers, where you can pick one, two, or a fistful. No road trip to the best sunflower fields in Florida is complete without a visit to this charming family-owned farm.

3. HarvestMoon Fun Farm - Masaryktown, FL

HarvestMoon Fun Farm in Masaryktown is the perfect day trip if you wish to surround yourself with the bright yellow blooms. During this farm's Sunflower Festival each year, you can not only pick your own sunflowers to take home but there's a sunflower maze, hayrides, petting farm, and so much more.

4. Sweetfields Farm - Brooksville, FL

Sweetfields Farm in Brooksville offers a unique annual experience that is bursting with sunflower beauty. Want to walk through thousands of towering sunflowers? Then, check out this spectacular sunflower maze. Also, you can spend some time visiting the farm animals, taking a hayride, and enjoying the u-pick fields.

So, what do you think about this Florida sunflower road trip? Would it be something you would tackle when sunflowers in bloom? What are some of your favorite flower fields in Florida? Let us know by filling out this nomination form. We'd love to hear from you.