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As the cold begins to subside and the days are filled with sun and springtime air, one of our favorite things to do in Austin in the spring is admire the beautiful bluebonnets that line our hills. Whether there are acres of our state flower or small patches on the side of roads and highways, stopping to smell these Texas-native flowers is sure to brighten anyones day.
This time of year they bloom as if their sole purpose is for us to enjoy… and to take pictures in. You think wed get tired of it by now, but how could you?
In case you are searching for a perfect place to have a bluebonnet photo-op, here are some of the best placesto find ample bluebonnets in Austin
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
While this location has beautiful flowers and tress year round, the bluebonnets are in masses at the Wildflower Center. | Image by AOL Travel
Capital of Texas Highway (Hwy 360)
The drive along this highway is always filled with beautiful sights of the lake and rolling hills, but it only gets better when the bluebonnets start to pop up. | Image by ImagesFromTexas.com
St. Edwards University
Snap a picture with the flowers and a great view of the skyline. | Image by Kristy Owen
Montopolis Drive
A sea of blue can be seen in a field across from Roy G. Guerrero Park. | Image by AnChih Jenne Cheng/Statesman
Toll Road 130 amp; FM 969 in East Austin
Due to heavy and fast-moving traffic this spot can be tricky to find and pose in, adults only highly recommended | Image by Jacob Bage
Brushy Creek Lake Park, Cedar Park
Kid and pet friendly bluebonnet field also with trail, playscape and lake where you can feed ducks | Image by Shawn Chaney
Teravista Subdivision in Round Rock, Westinghouse Road
Local residents say there is a small, yet beautiful patch of bluebonnets and other pretty Texas flowers near the east part of the back entrance to the popular Round Rock neighborhood. | Image by Robert Mulyono
Here is a list of other various roads where you can see the bluebonnets in Austin:
RR 2244 (Bee Cave Rd.)Bull Creek amp; 45th St.Hwy 71 West to Marble FallsHwy 71 East/21 to BastropFM 1431 to Cedar ParkHwy 195 in GeorgetownHwy 130 in Round RockFM 1626 in Kyle