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Our beloved Texas bluebonnets are about to be in full bloom. You know what that means, Houston - family portraits! Pick your favorite spot out of these amazing locations, courtesy of the Mommy Poppins. Dress up your crew in crisp white linen and classic blue jeans, pack a vintage wooden bench in the bed of your truck and make sure your camera battery is fully charged with a fresh memory card. Your kids will appreciate some light snacks that won't soil their clothes (toddler bargaining tool, anyone?) and cool beverages for the car trip to your perfect bluebonnet display. Encourage your family to add their own personal touch to your portaits by wearing their favorite pair of boots, a special necklace from grandma, or an heirloom belt buckle. 

These are just a few of the many places you could take your family portraits among beautiful bluebonnets around the Greater Houston area. Enjoy this special time with your family and don't forget to print a couple to be framed and put on display in your home! They will also make a great birthday or Christmas present for a loved one.

Inner Loop

• Buffalo Bayou: The park usually has patches across its entire property, and in years past there have been more on the south bank of the bayou. You can park at The Dunlavy, walk the trail about half a mile and you'll usually find them past the first bridge. Address: 1800 Allen Parkway and Memorial Drive, Houston.
• Stude Park: Located dff White Oak Bayou at Studemont and White Oak (near I-10), this park usually has a decent patch of bluebonnets. Because this is a park, you won't have to struggle to find parking or places to sit. Address: 1031 Stude, Houston
• Various spots off Memorial Drive: If you park off Memorial Loop, there are patches just a short walk away near the road all the way to Loop 610. We also recommend heading to Memorial Park, as they usually get some good blooms and there are a lot of outdoor activities you can take advantage of while you're there. Address: 6501 Memorial Dr., Houston.
• White Oak Bayou near Loop 610 and 18th St.: The stretch of the bayou that runs alongside TC Jester from W. 34th St. to Ella Boulevard (near 18th St.) typically has tons of flowers perfect for pictures.
• Medical District: The corner of Almeda Road and S. MacGregor Way has a beautiful patch each year, though it can be difficult to access.
• Montrose/Fourth Ward: Spotts Park usually has large patches every year on the southwest side of the park, so check here if your search for Bluebonnets along Memorial Drive isn't fruitful. Address: 401 S. Heights Blvd., Houston.
• Hermann Park: Nestled in the heart of the Museum District next to hotspots like the Houston Zoo and the Houston Museum of Natural Science, Hermann Park typically sees enough bluebonnets to make it a picture-worthy spot. Plus, you can pack in lots of other fun activities while you're in the area. Address: 6001 Fannin St., Houston.

North & East Houston

• The Woodlands: Visit the spacious Rob Fleming Park for patches of bluebonnets. The park is perfect for an afternoon out, so make a day of it and bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the amenities, from fishing to the various playgrounds. Address: 6055 Creekside Forest, The Woodlands.
• Humble: The Mercer Arboretum and Botanic Gardens has a small patch in its native wildflower/flower section, just don't expect a massive field. Address: 22306 Aldine Westfield Road, Humble.

Northwest Houston

• Cypress: If you head to Fallbrook near the Wortham subdivisions, you can usually find a good patch of bluebonnets. Additionally, both the front and back of the Bridgeland neighborhood have bluebonnets planted. 

Southeast Houston

• League City: Flowers grow yearly in League City on Hwy. 96 in between I-45 and Hwy. 3. Check out nearby Hometown Heroes Park at 1001 E. League City Parkway, League City.
• Pasadena: Make your way over to the Beltway and Crenshaw for a field is usually full of wildflowers. 
• Pearland: Bluebonnets bloom yearly on the roadside of 1-35 W between Pearland and Alvin.

Southwest Houston

• Westbury/Southwest Houston: The spanning green spaces at the Willow Waterhole Greenway typically have plenty of patches of Bluebonnets. It's a huge park (291 acres to be exact), so you won't feel crowded by your fellow Houstonians. Address: 5300 Dryad Drive, Houston.
• Sugar Land: Master-planned community Telfair has Bluebonnets that bloom along the river that runs north-south through the territory, specifically near the Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land, which is at New Territory and University Blvd. 

West Houston

• ​Energy Corridor: Terry Hershey Park usually has plenty of flowers to go around, and the park itself has fun amenities to make for a good afternoon out - from playgrounds to fishing to hiking trails. Address: 15200 Memorial Drive, Houston.
• Far West Houston: Blessington Farms plants Bluebonnets every year in its flower patch. It's best to call ahead to check their status before planning your visit. Address: 510 Chisholm Trail, Wallis.​

Other Places Bluebonnets Grow

• If you drive along I-10 west toward San Antonio you will likely encounter several patches along the highway not too far past Katy. 
• Drive out on Hwy. 290 toward Austin, and there are usually large patches near Washington County and east of Brenham. You could make a fun day trip out of this and visit the Blue Bell Ice Cream creamery. There are also tons of spots in and near Brenham to take pictures, including Old Baylor Park and Washington on the Brazos historic site.
• Head north on I-45 toward Conroe and take exit 89; there are several patches along the road.

Source: Carrie Taylor,  Mommy Poppins

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