Goodbye, winter—hello, spring in Boston, blooming with cherry blossoms, wildflowers, and roses! It’s time to step outside and let nature’s vibrant colors sweep you off your feet, and there’s a blooming wonderland waiting to be explored in every corner of the city. While our friends in NYC have cherry blossoms sprinkled all around town, we’ve got our own magical spots right here. And if you’re craving a grand adventure, why not head down the coast to the National Cherry Blossom Festival in DC?

In Boston, you can take a whimsical garden tour, like the South End Garden Tour or the Hidden Gardens of Beacon Hill, where you’ll uncover secret blooms and charming spots. For a bit of hands-on fun, why not take the whole family to a local farm to handpick wildflowers? Bring them home, pop them in a vase, and enjoy their sweet fragrance for days to come—spring magic at its finest!

Enjoy the natural beauty of a Connecticut spring at these blooming destinations.

Visiting Orlando gardens is the perfect way to welcome the gorgeous colors of spring. Luckily Orlando is a wonderland of vibrant hues almost every day of the year, and roaming a lovely Orlando garden is a great reminder of the seasonal changes. Wandering among flowers and taking in Mother Nature is the perfect family-friendly activity for all ages.

Enhance your family's garden experience by bringing a picnic lunch and water, and maybe binoculars or magnifying glasses for kids to closely examine blooms and surrounding wildlife. Don't forget sunscreen and hats for protection against the sun, as well as insect repellant and comfy walking shoes.

Spring means strawberry picking in Atlanta! The season for u-pick strawberry farms in Atlanta is upon us and usually lasts through June. We have plenty of strawberry farms within driving distance of Atlanta that not only offer u-pick and pre-picked strawberries, but also activities like petting zoos, jumping pillows, and train rides. Georgia strawberries are also the theme of some of our favorite spring festivals, including the popular Georgia Strawberry Festival in Reynolds and the Strawberry Festival in Musella. 

Check out the best Atlanta farms for strawberry picking...strawberry-themed outfits encouraged! 

Rockville, one of the many small cities that make up the DC metro area, is situated between Gaithersburg and Bethesda in Montgomery County, Maryland. By car, it's about 30 minutes from DC. Since the arrival of the B&O Railroad in the 1800s, Rockville has continued to rapidly develop as a vibrant, diverse community that offers many family-friendly activities centered around nature, fitness, education, and fun.

Here are 23 things to do in Rockville, MD with kids of all ages, from indoor play spaces to parks, playgrounds, and nature centers. We've also included some kid-friendly Rockville restaurants and places to get treats.

Our Guide to Day Trips and Weekend Getaways for DC Kids will hook you up with more great cities to discover around the DC area, like Baltimore, MD and Fairfax, VA. Check it out!

Get the most out of a family trip to Brazos Bend State Park.

New Jersey is known for its bountiful farmland, and the pick-your-own farms dotting the state offer opportunities for many hours of family fun. These New Jersey farms are overflowing with acres of beautiful flowers, including camera-ready zinnia and lavender fields.

Sunflower fields in New Jersey offer a particular treat for fans of the long-stemmed plants during its long growing season, which typically lasts from mid-July through October. In the fall, some farms host sunflower mazes, sunflower trails, and even sunflower festivals. Read on for everything you need to know about spending a day of flower-picking in New Jersey and bringing home a fragrant assortment of blooms. 

If your family also gets excited about picking your own produce, check out our Pick Your Own Guide to Farms in New Jersey, which includes our stories on picking strawberries in late spring, peaches in the summertime, and apples in the fall. 

Flower farms in the tri-state area offer families pick-your-own flower fun and interactive outdoor activities. Nature-loving kids enjoy a blossom-filled adventure to one of these you-pick flower farms near NYC. Pick-your-own farms are no longer limited to berries, peaches, apples, and pumpkins. Many of these local flower farms allow visitors to stroll, skip, and explore fields full of beautiful blooms for photo-ops and to pick everything from tulips in the spring to wildflowers and sunflowers in summer.

From pony rides and playgrounds to mini golf and food trucks, many of the farms are packed with family-friendly action for a full day of fun. Read ahead for our top flower farms to visit this spring and summer. For even more family-friendly farm fun check out our Guide to Farms and U-Pick destinations.