Beautiful Flower Fields Worth the Drive from Metro Detroit

If you’re looking for a scenic day trip from Chicago, these stunning flower farms and fields are absolutely worth the drive. Whether you’re dreaming of frolicking through endless rows of sunflowers or capturing the perfect photo among fragrant lavender, these blooming destinations promise a picture-perfect escape.

Before you go: Always check the farm’s website or social media for the latest updates on flower bloom times, hours of operation, and weather-related closures — since peak flower seasons can vary!

Ready to chase some blooms? Grab your camera and explore these beautiful flower fields near Chicago that are sure to add a little extra sunshine (and a lot of beauty) to your day.

Beautiful flower fields near metro Detroit

Debuck’s Family Farm

• Address: 50240 Martz Road, Belleville 

Kick off spring with their breathtaking Tulip Festival (late April–early May), where vibrant rows of tulips stretch across the fields in every color imaginable. Guests can wander the blooming fields and even take home a bouquet of cut-your-own tulips.

In summer and fall, the farm keeps the color coming with the calming Lavender Festival, followed by a lively Sunflower Festival featuring over 5 acres of blooms, food trucks, live music, and family activities.. No matter the season, DeBuck’s offers a bloom-filled escape that’s worth the drive for families and flower lovers alike.

Holland Tulip Time Festival

May 2-11, 2025

• Address: Holland, Michigan
• Cost: Varies by location and event

If you’re looking for a fun day trip, don’t miss this southwest Michigan town’s most important event of the year — Tulip Time Festival! For an extra cost, you can visit various tulip fields like Tulip Immersive Garden, Windmill Island Gardens (our favorite!) and Veldheer Tulip Gardens. 

Chacko Farms

Late July-Mid-September

• Address: 9384 Brookville Road, Plymouth

This inclusive farm invites everyone to come enjoy its flowers, farm animals and more. U-pick flower cutting operates on a pay-what-you-can model. Vases, water and scissors are provided at no cost. 

Grandpa Tiny’s Farm

August 2025

• Address: 7775 Weiss St., Frankenmuth 

Grandpa Tiny’s celebrate the summer with fields of sunflowers. The Frankenmuth Flower Festival is Aug. 1-3, 2025. They have a pumpkin patch in the fall, too.

Indigo Lavender Farms

July 2025

• Address: 631 N. Van Dyke Road, Imlay City 

Take a walk through fields of beautiful lavender and pick a bundle or two to take home. You can even get some lavender honey, diffuser spray, lip balm and more. 

Manchester Blooms

July 2025

• Address: 10722 Bethel Church Road, Manchester

This local flower field offers five acres of sunflowers, cosmos, zinnias, cornflower and calendula. You can choose which flowers you’d like to pick.

This article was recently updated on May 10, 2025 by Metro Parent’s writer, Sarah Knieff. The update included her research to feature the latest information. Questions? Please reach out to editor@metroparent.com.

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