L&A Family Farms in Paris, Illinois is known for many things; they raise many types of livestock and grow over 50 types of fruits and vegetables. But, what many visitors to their farm enjoy most are their gorgeous sunflowers spread across two acres of farm land. Keep reading to find out what makes this incredible sunflower farm even more special!
Each July, the sunflowers slowly start to bloom.
L&A Family Farms/Facebook When the middle of the month hits, the field begins to turn from green to yellow. Most of them grow to be about five to eight feet tall.
Once the flowers are in full bloom, the field is open for visitors.
L&A Family Farms The window of time in which the flowers are in full bloom is fairly short. So, the farm extends its hours of operation so everyone can get a chance to see them.
The beautiful field seems to go on forever.
Robin Smith/Facebook Though they just started planting sunflowers within the last couple of years, the plants have taken over the farm. They make for a stunning photo opportunity!
And now, for the best part: each year, the sunflower field is made into a maze.
Amanda Inga Perkins/Facebook Visitors young and old wander through the maze, enjoying the beauty of nature. Don’t be surprised if you hit some dead ends along the way!
This is what the maze looks like from above.
L&A Family Farms In 2016, the maze was formed to spell out the name of the farm. This year, it could be anything!
This is one farm that simply must be seen to be fully appreciated.
Robin Smith/Facebook The size and colors of the beautiful flowers are unlike anything else. And at just $3.00 a visit, who can say no?
L&A Family Farms is located at 21661 Staley Road in Paris, IL.
L&A Family Farms/Facebook
When the middle of the month hits, the field begins to turn from green to yellow. Most of them grow to be about five to eight feet tall.
L&A Family Farms
The window of time in which the flowers are in full bloom is fairly short. So, the farm extends its hours of operation so everyone can get a chance to see them.
Robin Smith/Facebook
Though they just started planting sunflowers within the last couple of years, the plants have taken over the farm. They make for a stunning photo opportunity!
Amanda Inga Perkins/Facebook
Visitors young and old wander through the maze, enjoying the beauty of nature. Don’t be surprised if you hit some dead ends along the way!
In 2016, the maze was formed to spell out the name of the farm. This year, it could be anything!
The size and colors of the beautiful flowers are unlike anything else. And at just $3.00 a visit, who can say no?
Will you be putting a visit to this farm on your calendar this summer? Let us know what you think in the comments, and if you just can’t get enough mazes, check out our list of The 10 Best Corn Mazes in Illinois.
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