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8 gorgeous places in New England to see daffodils this spring
Fill your spring with flowers.
It’s daffodil season, and there’s no shortage of the spring flower in New England — or of festivals and events dedicated to it.
Ahead, discover daffodil-inspired events taking place all over the region this month.
Take a trolley tour in Newport
Throughout April, guests can enjoy the beauty of more than 1.5 million daffodils throughout Newport during Daffodil Days. Activities take place all month long and include a window-decorating contest, trolley tours, bike rides, a dog parade, and several daffodil fields to explore. Check out the full schedule and map. (various locations, free)
Observe flower competitions in Bristol, R.I.
Between late March and early May, guests flock to Daffodil Days at Blithewold Manor, Gardens & Arboretum, the historic 33-acre estate on the shore of Narragansett Bay, to see a diverse collection of nearly 150,000 blooms. All 13 Daffodil divisions are represented, encompassing more than 100 varieties. Take a daffodil tour or attend Daffodil Delights: The Daffodil Society of Rhode Island Show April 18-19, where daffodil enthusiasts will compete for national awards. (101 Ferry Road, Bristol, R.I.; $22 for adults, $11 for children ages 11 to 16, $6 for children ages 6 to 10; free for kids under age 6)
Admire daffodils on Cape Cod
Explore the trails of a 6-acre garden on the shores of Oyster Pond and check out thousands of daffodils blooming among budded azaleas, rhododendrons, and mountain laurel during Daffodil Daze, taking place April 12-25. (45 Fells Road, Falmouth; free, but donations are appreciated)
Enjoy a Daffodil & Tulip Festival in the Berkshires
Walk through 8 acres of gardens full of colorful spring bulbs, vibrant container displays, and seasonal decorations at Naumkeag, a public garden and historic home in Stockbridge, between April 18 and May 10. Tour the mansion, visit the pop-up plant sale, and enjoy the views of Monument Mountain and the Berkshire Hills. Snacks and refreshments will be available. (5 Prospect Hill Road, Stockbridge; $25 for adults and $15 for members; kids age 15 and under are free)
Celebrate all things daffodil on Nantucket
The 50th annual Nantucket Community Daffodil Flower Show is only part of the island’s weekend-long flower-themed festival. The celebration, which takes place this year April 24-26, will also include a hat contest, window decorating contest, tailgate, beach picnic, live performances, and parades—featuring kids, dogs, and antique cars. Check out the schedule of events. (various Nantucket venues; some events are free and some charge admission)
Visit daffodils planted during WWII in Dartmouth
Wear sturdy shoes to this daffodil field, located at the Parsons Reserve in Dartmouth just south of Russell’s Mills Village. You’ll have to go on an 8-10 hike through the woods on a steep trail to get to it. However, the beautiful view of the flowers planted during WWII is worth it. Note that parking is limited, and the trust asks that you follow the daffodil field rules. The date of this year’s daffodil season has not yet been posted but will begin in mid-April and those interested should keep an eye on the website. Please note, the Reserve is not handicapped accessible. (50 Horseneck Road, Dartmouth; $5 donation, free for members)
Stroll through a field of gold in Boylston
The New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary, displays more than 25,000 daffodils during its annual Field of Daffodils event. The colorful field, which looks out over the Wildlife Refuge Pond, has been growing and expanding for about 20 years. For the best view, visit between the third week of April and the first week of May, when the bloom period peaks. (11 French Drive, Boylston; $21 for adults and $11 for children age 4 to 12 on weekdays and $22 for adults and $12 for children age 4 to 12 on weekends, kids age 3 and under free)
Enjoy a massive flower festival in Meriden, Conn.
The Meriden Daffodil Festival, a tradition since 1978, will take over Hubbard Park in Connecticut May 2-3. The giant festival includes more than 600,000 blooming daffodils, a food tent, craft fair, three stages of live music, fireworks, children’s rides, and a parade. Check out the festival schedule and map. (999 West Main St., Meriden, Connecticut; free)
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