Isn’t springtime in Colorado the very best (minus the pesky pollen flying through the air and making our sinuses go crazy)? The temperatures are warm, the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, and farmers’ markets are beginning to pop up all over the city… it’s just pure magic all around! However, if you are wanting to make your late spring/early summer even more epic than ever before, plan a trip to this never-ending sunflower field in Denver. While the owner of the land is unknown, people still flock to this field every year to snag some incredibly epic photographs. Take a look!

Located in Adams County near DIA (Denver International Airport) lies a colorful, happy, and humongous field of giant sunflowers that are sure to bring a smile to anyone's face!
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Denver Sunflower Fields Location

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Every year, photographers, newly engaged couples, and outdoor enthusiasts flock to these Denver sunflower fields to take pictures. The field is accessible by taking Pena Boulevard to 56th Ave and heading 5+ miles past the E-470 exit.

Sunflower Picking in Colorado

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Since there are no types of privacy restrictions posted on the land (as of the time this article was written), this has become a popular destination for pictures, walks, and decompressing after a long day. However, someone obviously does own this land, so if you are planning to visit please be respectful and avoid picking sunflowers, trampling over them or leaving the area any different than you found it.

When Do Sunflowers Bloom in Colorado?

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Sunflowers do not typically bloom until July through mid-September., so plan to visit accordingly!

Have you had the opportunity to visit this Denver-area treasure? Share your pictures in the comments section! Or if you have other helpful pieces of information to share with residents about this sunflower field in Denver then make sure to let us all know!

Also, if you’re ready to keep exploring the state, enjoying the warm weather, then we recommend another flower field altogether. Sage Creations Organic Farm is a small family-owned farm with three different species of lavender! Come explore this 3-acre gem in Palisade.

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Are there any lavender farms in Colorado?

While we mentioned the sunflower fields in Colorado, there are other flowering fields near Denver worth checking out. Sage Creations Organic Farm is a lavender field with Palisade that is family-owned and operated. The expanse of 3-acres is absolutely stunning, with fragrant smells wafting with every breeze. Come pick your own bundles of lavender to take home with you, whether it’s from the onsite shop or farm stand.

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