Bluebonnet season is alive and well in Central Texas! There are so many places to get great photos of you, your loved on or your pet in the state flower. Here are our favorite spots, they offer great scenery and are all not far from Central Austin.
5 Best Places In Austin To See Bluebonnets 2015
By 365 Things To Do In Austin, Texas
Here are the best locations around town to snap photos in the state flower of Texas!
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Mopac/Bee Caves Road
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There is a church right as you exit the Mopac, Park Hills Baptist Church that I parked in. You can get great photos in Bluebonnets and if you walk up a small hill you can get a view of downtown in the background.
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St. Edwards University
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There is a hill covered with patches of bluebonnets with downtown in the distance. I would recommend going early in the evening, as the sun is best around that time.
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360 Bridge
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There's great parking on the eastern shore of the lake under the 360 bridge, just follow the signs for the boat launch. You can get great views of the bridge in the background of your photos at this location.
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Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
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This is great for those who want to take it a step further and immerse themselves in a destination dedicated to wildflowers. Guided and self-guided tours of the grounds are available, and there are endless opportunities for photos.
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Brushy Creek Lake Park
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The lake in the background adds to the scenery and makes for a great photo.
Bonus Locations:
45th/Bull Creek
Montopolis Drive
Hwy 71 towards Bastrop
Hwy 71 towards Marble Falls
There’s a small patch at Riverside/35 right next to the Norwood dog park
