Number one reason to visit:<\/strong> Rochester Lilac Festival Via John Menard\/Flickr.com<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n It\u2019s no wonder they like to call Rochester Flower City. After all, the Rochester Lilac Festival is a big deal in Upstate New York. This free, 10-day event in May celebrates the lilac flower bloom. In 1890, horticulturalists first planted flower seeds in Highland Park. When they bloomed, a celebration ensued, kickstarting a beloved tradition. This year, Rochester is hosting its 121st edition of the festival. Visit Highland Park, where you’ll see the nation’s largest collection of lilacs. While you’re exploring the park, check out the Pansy Bed of 10,000 flowers and the grove of azaleas.<\/p>\n Other floral delights:<\/strong><\/p>\n After admiring the blooms, rest at one of the best Rochester hotels<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Number one reason to visit:<\/strong> Tulip Time Festival Via Rachel Kramer\/Flickr.com<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n This year marks the 90th anniversary of the Holland Tulip Festival<\/strong>. Though celebrating Dutch heritage is a main focus of this event, the tulips are the star of the show. Visit during the first week of May, and you’ll witness more than 5 million tulips in bloom. The colorful petals pop up all around, decorating 8th Street and storefronts. For the best vantage point, head to Windmill Island Gardens and tour the De Zwaan windmill. From there, you can oversee the tulip-laden gardens.<\/p>\n Other floral delights:<\/strong><\/p>\n Ready to relax? Pick from any of the hotels in Holland, MI.<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Number one reason to visit:<\/strong> Wildseed Farms Via Texan Girl 05\/Flickr.com<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n Home to 200 acres of wildflowers, Wildseed Farms is your go-to spot to see an endless sea of petals. It’s the largest working wildflower farm in the nation, so you can expect only the best display. Sip on a glass of wine made with Texas Hill Country grapes, and stroll along the half mile of walking trails. The bloom usually begins late to mid-March, and usually lasts through October.<\/p>\n Other floral delights:<\/strong><\/p>\n Take a break and book a room at one of the Fredericksburg, TX hotels<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Number one reason to visit:<\/strong> Desert Botanical Garden Via Allie_Caulfield\/Flickr.com<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n Phoenix’s desert landscape may surprise you when it comes to wildflower viewing. First stop on your senior vacation? The Harriet K. Maxwell Desert Wildflower Loop Trail <\/strong>at the Desert Botanical Garden. Unique desert flowers burst to life in spring in the Sonoran Desert. With more than 50,000 plants across 140 acres, you’ll have photo opportunities galore. However, visiting this garden is only one of the many amazing things to do in Phoenix<\/a> while you\u2019re in town.<\/p>\n Other floral delights:<\/strong><\/p>\n After tracking down wildflowers, spend a few nights at one of the top Phoenix hotels<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Number one reason to visit:<\/strong> The Flower Fields Via Jason Rosenberg\/Flickr.com<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n Set your sights on a sea of flowers, minutes from the actual ocean. The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch are unlike anything you’ve ever seen. Bright colorful strips of Giant Tecolote Ranunculus flowers decorate 50 acres of land. The whimsical display is a result of nearly 100 years of cultivation. Join a guided wagon ride tour to learn more about these brilliant blossoms and the history of the farm.<\/p>\n Other floral delights:<\/strong><\/p>\n Don\u2019t rush off. Stay at one of hotels in Carlsbad<\/a> and explore the rest of the region.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Number one reason to visit:<\/strong> Dallas Blooms Via Daniel M. Hendricks\/Flickr.com<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n Texas is famous for its bluebonnets blooms, but you’ll find much more than those blue petals in Dallas. Visit during Dallas Blooms<\/strong> at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden<\/strong>. This floral festival, from late February to early April, is one of the largest in the Southwest. The 500,000 tulips are the main attraction, but there are thousands of other varieties in bloom. Explore the array of spring flowers, and don’t miss the giant topiary. Afterward, don\u2019t miss all the other amazing things to do in Dallas<\/a> during your stay.<\/p>\n Other floral delights:<\/strong><\/p>\n Choose from a variety of hotels in Dallas<\/a> for your flower trip this spring.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Number one reason to visit:<\/strong> Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm Via Bonnie Moreland\/Flickr.com<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n Traveling to see flowers? Take a trip to Woodburn, where the floral displays are magical. In the northern Willamette Valley, Woodburn is home to the annual Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm. Place this farm on your itinerary and prepare to see 120 varieties of tulips and daffodils. Better yet, visit during the Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm Festival<\/strong> in March and April! Along with viewing the flowers, visit the marketplace, meet Tulip the Cow, and book a hot air balloon ride. You can even take some fresh-cut flowers home with you.<\/p>\n Other floral delights:<\/strong><\/p>\n Pick from our selection of Woodburn, Oregon hotels<\/a> for your next adventure.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Number one reason to visit:<\/strong> Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden Via Eli Christman\/Flickr.com<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n Senior travelers find plenty of things to love about Richmond, and the gardens are one of them. Begin your floral exploration at the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden. With more than a dozen themed gardens, it’s no wonder it’s a favorite. Step inside the Conservatory, and then explore the Cherry Tree Walk and Asian Valley. April 1 marks the start of A Million Blooms<\/strong>, an event series in celebration of spring. This garden is just one of the many incredible things to do in Richmond<\/a>.<\/p>\n Other floral delights:<\/strong><\/p>\n There\u2019s so much to see in this part of town. Book one of the hotels in Richmond, VA,<\/a> so you can see it all.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Number one reason to visit:<\/strong> Muskogee\u2019s Azalea Festival Via Cyndi and Dave\/Flickr.com<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n Ever since 1968, visitors have been flocking to Muskogee each spring. Once you see the spread of azaleas for yourself, you\u2019ll understand why. Each April, the city hosts the annual Azalea Festival at Honor Heights Park<\/strong>. Here you\u2019ll witness wisteria, dogwood, and tulip buds, but the azaleas are the main attraction. The park bursts to life with more than 30,000 azaleas in 625 varieties. Check out the 40 acres of flowers, and don\u2019t miss the numerous events and activities throughout the month.<\/p>\n Other floral displays:<\/strong><\/p>\n Explore beyond the flowers while you\u2019re in town. Pick from the top Muskogee, OK hotels<\/a> and stay for a bit.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Number one reason to visit:<\/strong> ExperienceAmerica\u2019s Garden Capital Via Robert Lyle Bolton\/Flickr.com<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n Take your senior travels to Greater Philadelphia this spring. With more than 30 gardens within 30 miles of one another, it\u2019s no wonder they call it America\u2019s Garden Capital. Each March, Philadelphia hosts the Philadelphia Flower Show<\/strong>. Touted as the largest and oldest indoor flower show of its kind, the event dates back to 1829. Don\u2019t worry if you miss the flower show though. There are tons of events going on at the various nearby gardens throughout spring and summer.<\/p>\n Other floral delights:<\/strong><\/p>\n Browse through our selection of Philadelphia hotels<\/a>, so you have a place to stay while you\u2019re in town.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Number one reason to visit:<\/strong> Annual Dahlia Festival Via Sheila Sund\/Flickr.com<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n Though a short drive from another favorite on this list, Canby deserves its own spotlight. Visit this Oregon city and discover Swan Island Dahlias, <\/strong>the star attraction. Considered the largest grower of dahlias in the nation, the farm plants more than 10,000 seeds a year. To see the best of the 360 varieties, visit during the Annual Dahlia Festival. Here you\u2019ll admire more than 400 arrangements of 15,000-cut dahlias. Unlike many floral events, this festival doesn\u2019t take place until late August, so you have time to plan a trip here!<\/p>\n Other floral delights:<\/strong><\/p>\n Start planning your trip and book one of the Canby, Oregon hotels<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Number one reason to visit:<\/strong> Polly Horton Hix Design Garden Via Phyllis Bentley\/Flickr.com<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n It\u2019s one thing to see flowers grow in their natural state, but it\u2019s another to see them arranged into masterpieces. Visit the Polly Horton Hix Design Garden<\/strong> at the White River Gardens<\/strong> to see unique floral designs. After moseying around the 12 garden \u201crooms,\u201d head to the Hilbert Conservatory. In spring, 40 species of butterflies flutter around the conservatory, filled with flowers. Before leaving, make time to explore the Heritage Garden<\/strong> and check out other things to do in Indianapolis<\/a>.<\/p>\n Other floral delights:<\/strong><\/p>\n There\u2019s so much to see! Stay at one of the Indianapolis hotels<\/a> for downtime after exploring it all.<\/p>\n AARP members earn discounts on hotels, car rentals, and airfare. Sign up today<\/a> to start receiving perks.<\/p>\n
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Holland, Michigan<\/a><\/h2>\n
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Fredericksburg, Texas<\/a><\/h2>\n
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Phoenix, Arizona<\/a><\/h2>\n
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Carlsbad, California<\/a><\/h2>\n
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Dallas, Texas<\/a><\/h2>\n
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Woodburn, Oregon<\/a><\/h2>\n
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Richmond, Virginia<\/a><\/h2>\n
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Muskogee, Oklahoma<\/a><\/h2>\n
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Greater Philadelphia, Pennsylvania<\/a><\/h2>\n
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Canby, Oregon<\/a><\/h2>\n
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Indianapolis, Indiana<\/a><\/h2>\n
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