Charleston, South Carolina: Famous for its historic gardens, Charleston comes alive in spring with azaleas, magnolias, and dogwoods.
Asheville, North Carolina: Home to the Biltmore Estate, Asheville's spring is highlighted by a breathtaking tulip display in the estate’s gardens, alongside a variety of native wildflowers blooming in the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains.
Savannah, Georgia: This city's historic squares and Forsyth Park are adorned with flowering azaleas, wisteria, and dogwood trees, making it a picturesque destination for spring bloom seekers.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee/North Carolina: Recognized for its wildflower pilgrimage in spring, the park boasts over 1,500 kinds of flowering plants, including trilliums, wild azaleas, and mountain laurels.
Washington D.C. and the Tidal Basin: Though not a part of the traditional South, D.C.'s famous cherry blossoms, a gift from Japan, are a breathtaking sight in spring, drawing visitors from across the nation.
Natchez, Mississippi: Known for its antebellum homes surrounded by lush gardens, Natchez's springtime is marked by the blooming of azaleas and camellias, offering a glimpse into the South's opulent past.
Dallas, Texas: The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden’s Dallas Blooms festival is one of the largest floral festivals in the Southwest, featuring over 500,000 blooming bulbs including tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths.
Louisville, Kentucky: While famous for the Kentucky Derby, Louisville also boasts beautiful spring blooms, particularly at the Louisville Waterfront Park
Richmond, Virginia: Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden in Richmond offers a stunning array of spring blooms, including cherry blossoms, daffodils, and tulips, alongside themed gardens that showcase the diversity of Virginia’s flora.
Mobile, Alabama: Known for the Festival of Flowers, Mobile's spring showcases vibrant azaleas, camellias, and roses.
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