The Texas Hill Country is one of the Lone Star State’s most beloved and sought-after regions, praised for its rolling hills, natural watering holes and outdoor recreation opportunities. Now, a new analysis from TimeOut named it one of the best in the U.S. for a particular springtime attribute Texans know and love.

TimeOut published last month its roundup of the best places to spot wildflowers in America, heralding the vibrant displays found near and far across the U.S. For Texans, one of the top spots is in their neck of the woods, courtesy of the Texas Hill Country.  

“Every spring, Texas turns blue. As in bluebonnets,” TimeOut wrote. “Across Hill Country, you’ll see 800,000 acres of highway median blossoms, but for the best wildflower vistas, you’ll need to stay in the car.”

Those looking to take a little state road trip can check out these scenic drives, or pay a visit to the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin for year-round natural beauty and wildflower patches. For bluebonnets in particular, peak season runs from late March through approximately mid-April.

Looking to get out of Texas for some wildflower rendezvous? TimeOut crowned Sun Valley, Idaho, its No. 1 spot for ample spring and summer blooms, with primetime marked as April through June. Those displays crawl along the Proctor and Bald Mountains, with yellow Arrowleaf Balsamroot, pink Fireweed and white Western Spring Beauty among the most dazzling arrays.

Looking ahead to next year, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park in California claimed the No. 2 spot as a must-visit between February and March, while Shenandoah National Park in Virginia will continue delighting visitors as the No. 3 wildflower site through the summer. Rounding out the Top 5, California’s Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve inched just ahead of Texas to take the No. 4 rank, with vibrant poppy fields visible through early May.