Word has been out on this place for over a decade now, but it's always a treat to experience. One year way back when, they had issues with crazy, CRAZY traffic and people parking alongside the highways all around. Everything has been remedied, as far as I can tell, and it's a pleasant stop if you can time it right. (Typically around Labor Day weekend and the following week). We took our girls for the first time and they enjoyed it. They had to get used to the fact there are boatloads of bees, but the bees are in their own, symbiotic world at that point. They have a few fields, all a very short drive from each other. This last trip up we went to their little general store and ended up having an impromptu dinner from a BBQ truck they had up that weekend. Just a magical night that unfolded with these vibrant yellow flowers all around us against a dark gray sky. If you're too early, it doesn't hit the same, and if you're too late, you'll know it. Follow their Facebook page as they add some fun and details that people love to follow along with. read more

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There's a joke about how life in the Midwest is so slow that people like to stand in the middle of a field for fun. It's true. We do. For two to three weeks around Labor Day, Grinter Farms is the place to be and the sunflowers are the main attraction. Family and engagement photos, candid pics, selfies, panoramics and more. It's fun for all ages. The main field, which is the smaller of the two, has a small store for gifts and collectibles. The second field, about a quarter mile down the road, is made for exploring. read more

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This is a beautiful spot that my family and I have a tradition to go take pictures in the field every year. It's an absolute gorgeous spot and two different fields depending on how far you can walk and your group. There is a big field that goes on for as far as you can see and a smaller field next to the store that has treats (cinnamon rolls are delicious), their personalized shirts, and a lot of cute sunflower trinkets and handmade items too. If you follow their facebook page, the farmers wife makes a hilarious (but true) post before the start of the season every year with rules of the farm. They even use the seeds after the fact. This is all open to the public and is free! Definitely check out the store while you are there! read more

Grinter's Sunflower Farm - Farms Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

It's sunflower season in KC, and there really isn't a better spot to check out than the beautiful Grinter Farms. Let's take a moment to recognize all the hard work farmer Ted and his family put in to maintain these stunning fields!!! When you visit, there are actually two nearby locations--first, if you follow Google Maps, it'll take you to a field that's just filled with sunflowers, but if you drive a little further, you'll find the main location with the central Sunflower General Store. They have converted their house into a cozy little shop selling handmade local crafts, and you can also grab some food at this location like sodas, brownies, and sandwiches. The last time I went, which was a couple of years ago, I tried a pulled pork burger from a food truck out there and a brownie, but this time I just stopped by the fields, took a few pictures. They also keep an active Facebook page, so if you want updates on fun things they have going near the fields or just details about the best time to plan a visit!! I absolutely love this place and have been visiting for many years. Just like me, I know you will love it too - 10/10. read more

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Grinter Farms never disappoints. It's like stepping into a Kansas daydream--miles of golden sunflowers stretching toward the sky, why not, they know they're the main event. If you're visiting the Midwest in the fall, this place is a non-negotiable. And if you live here and still haven't been? I say this with love: what are you even doing? There's something strangely emotional about it--standing in the middle of all that sunshine, surrounded by beauty that doesn't ask for anything but your attention. It's peaceful, humbling, and honestly, a little magical. Pro tip: bring your camera, your patience, and someone who doesn't mind you saying "look at this one!" a hundred times. Grinter Farms is Kansas at its most breathtaking. Go. Soak it in. Let the sunflowers do their thing. read more

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An absolutely breathtaking sight! We've visited for several years now and it is always amazing to experience these sunflower blooms. read more

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This is a fabulous experience every time! I highly recommend coming here, but try to come during the week, when you might miss some of the crowd and traffic. The blooms are in the later stages, but there's a pretty good-sized field to view at the Grinter General Store location. If you go when the store and bakery are open, you might get some of their freshly-baked cinnamon rolls to take home, which are the BEST! There are two new, separate locations to park and view and walk among the blooms that have been added since my last visit, undoubtedly to alleviate the crowds and major traffic problems jamming up the rural roads from prior years. Just drive a short distance further east on Hwy 24 from the general store field, and you'll see markers for two new huge fields of gorgeous flowers almost literally glowing in the sunlight! Look for the small red cylinders attached to a post near the fields at each location. It is important to read the signage on these. There is no charge to visit, but they do request a $1 donation for any blooms you cut and/or just to help support the Grinter family's gracious hospitality year after year of opening their property to the public just to make others happy! They do discourage cutting blooms, in part because these sunflowers are an actual crop for them, and because the blooms will wilt so quickly once cut. read more

One of my favorite family adventures to the beautiful sea of yellow sunflowers. Farmer Ted and his wife are gracious to let hundreds of visitors flock onto (their predominantly Soy bean and corn) property to experience the fields of blooming sunflowers in all their glory. It's an amazing sight to see the happiness the flowers bring to so many people. From families, couples, and photographers of all kinds. The fields have free admission, but donations are highly recommended. Various red donation bins are available on property to show your appreciation for the hard work that goes into managing such a big endeavor. Tip, make sure you visit their cute shop just down the road from the sunflowers. They sell trendy t-shits, bath bombs, honey, etched glasses, and many sunflower themed gift items. Don't forget to swing by the bakery. Fresh baked brownies, chocolate chip cookies, coffee and more! read more

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Gorgeous sunflowers for days. Perfect spot to visit Labor Day weekend. Breathtaking ! read more

Grinter's Sunflower Farm - Farms Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

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Amazing experience at the sunflower field. Go during the week and you will deal with no crowds. read more

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Beautiful location! Amazing to see the number of sunflowers!! Great photo opportunity! read more

Grinter's Sunflower Farm - Farms Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

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This place is surreal! The vast fields of sunflowers are absolutely stunning. The owners are really kind, and I love their little shop for souvenirs and treats. read more

Grinter's Sunflower Farm - Farms Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

Just a short drive west of Kansas City perfect for a quick and easy trip! In the past we had to drive an hour or more to find a good sunflower field but this was less than 30mins from downtown right off of I-70 so could be back home in no time and not need a whole day to make this trip. The sunflowers were in full bloom and plentiful. I saw some people picking them which kind of made me upset. If everyone who visits here took 1 dower there would be none left! So if you love to see beautiful flowers please just enjoy their beauty and let them be. Don't go after a big rain as it can get really muddy. read more

Grinter's Sunflower Farm - Busy but plenty of room to spread out and get that perfect picture! - Farms Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

Grinter's is located right outside of Lawrence and a 45 minute trip from KC. Whether you're a Kansas native or visiting, stopping at Grinter's is a must! It's a remarkable, unbelievable site to see rows and rows of Sunflowers. There are many many bees so beware, however, as long as you don't bother them, they tend not to bother you. Also, visiting is free! There are donation boxes so bring some cash to support this Kansas beauty! read more

Grinter's Sunflower Farm - Sunflower Field at Sunset - Farms Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

Awesome! I can't believe it's free!!! We went there on a Sunday. Plenty of places to park and take pix.

What a beautiful spot to come see the sunflowers and take photos with family and friends. The sunflowers are typically from August to September. You can check out their social media page for more information on their sunflower schedule. Another fun thing to do is visit the farm. The farmer and his wife are extremely nice and welcoming. They have a shop full of crafts and goodies to purchase. You're also allowed to cut sunflowers to take home for a small fee if you choose. This is a great day trip to get out and explore nature and all the beauty that goes along with it. It is recommended to wear pants and shoes that you don't mind getting dirty or you can wash after wearing. Donations are always accepted so bring some spare change to contribute to the farm to keep this wonderful tradition going for years to come. read more

What a wonderful experience! Photographer's playground. Children's fun experience. Great opportunities for family photo opportunity. Love the gift shop! Always find something or many thins. We go every year. read more

This is one of the best sunflower field/farm I've seen in person. It does meet your expectation and more when you see it on picture or online. But pictures does not do it justice. It's so breathtaking to see a field of sunflowers. So grateful for Grinter's Farm to allow the public to check out his sunflowers plants. You can donate if you want one of his sunflowers. But beware, with nature there's always bound for bugs. Make sure you got your bug spray, sunscreen, and good footwear because it can get dusty/dirty. Most of all, enjoy and takes lots of pictures and enjoy nature beauty. read more

Grinter's Sunflower Farm - Beautiful sunflowers with lots of lighting bugs! - Farms Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

Such a fun afternoon activity! Small little shop with homemade gifts and trinkets. BIG sunflower fields to walk through. Will definitely return next season! read more

We visited on our way back from Lawrence a couple of years back. It was an experience just seeing people's excitement at the view! The line up of cars going in were impressive. You suddenly go around a slight curve in the road, and WOW. As far as your eye could see was fields of sunflowers! If you get a chance to visit, don't hesitate. You definitely can't see that many sunflowers in one place very often. read more

Grinter's Sunflower Farm - We had so much fun! - Farms Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

Vibrant yellow sunflowers pair perfectly with a beautiful sunny day and a bright blue sky. A sunflower field is a beautiful landscape, and Grinter's Sunflower Farm is the closest one to Kansas City. It is a place you can stop to take a quick look at or to slowly enjoy. The field is vast and almost seems endless. The flowers are huge, proud, and spectacular. You can easily spend an hour walking around the field and taking pictures. Admission is free, and you can cut some flowers to take home at a dollar a flower. After your visit, stop by Sunflower General to purchase sunflower-themed or local merchandise and grab a snack or bite to eat. What is a better way to spend a beautiful day in the Midwest than to be among the sunflowers? read more

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This place is a must-see. It's so beautiful so it attracts a ton of visitors and photographers. Take cash if you want to pick a sunflower, there's a little self-serve box by the parking area where you can pay for what you cut. I think the sign said $1 per flower. Also, there are no restrooms there so plan accordingly. read more

Grinter's Sunflower Farm - Farms Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

We came to Grinter's Sunflower farm every year to get the glimpse of the sunflowers and enjoyed the fresh air. My family & I look forward to take our annual pictures at the sunflower farm every year. The sunflowers make a great background for our photoshoot. The kids had fun walking around the field and enjoy the breathtaking views. Overall it's free and comes with a beautiful view. read more

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I came here, on the very last week, after we've had some crazy odd weather and they don't look as full or as upright, as they probably did, at the beginning of the season, but I didn't care. The amount of flowers go on forever and I was just in awe, of their beauty. Something about being there just put a big smile on my face. No WONDER it's the Kansas State Flower. The fields are located between Tonganoxie & Lawrence, in the cutest farming neighborhood. With surrounding farms, lined with corn, it was refreshing to see SUNFLOWERS! I'm happy I drove out there, but I could only imagine how it would be, with the hoards of traffic and people, during the busy times. It seems like the weekdays are the best times to go and the sunflower store was already closed too. You can still donate money and get a sunflower though. I was just happy to take pictures. Definitely go check it out this week! Enjoy! read more

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Beautiful sea of sunflowers. A delightful experience! A wonderful way to enjoy a fall day. A lovely experience for people of all ages!

Great family outing for one or many. Saw lots of people using the sunflowers as backdrop for professional photographs. This is a must in the Fall. The sunflowers are huge and quite beautiful. We usually travel to see the sunflowers several times. If you only have a few minutes it's still worth the trip! Even a short view of these beautiful flowers is well worth your time and will undoubtedly remain in your memory. Add this event to your 'Bucket List'.. Visit Grinter's Sunflower Field near Lawrence, KS... just a skip west of Kansas City... and it's FREE! The sunflowers usually last mid-August into early September. See you there. read more

Grinter's Sunflower Farm - Acres of large sunflowers - Farms Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

I came here with a few friends to take pictures this morning, and it was everything I could ask for! The drive is only about 40 minutes from downtown KC, with a $1.50 toll each way. The farm wasn't hard to find, and when we arrived--wow! I have never seen so many sunflowers in one place in my life. The field is beautiful and picturesque. Even if it gets a bit crowded, the field is so big that you should be able to find an open spot if you are willing to walk around a bit. There are paths around the field, but some pasts are still inaccessible unless you want to go "off road" and make your own path through the sunflowers. A small word of warning--with flowers come bees, and we never had any problems with them. No one was ever stung, but if bees bother you, do prepare for them to be around. Oh and the best part: the farm is totally free! There is a general store I didn't have a chance to visit, and I think it's incredibly generous to maintain all these sunflowers while allowing anyone to come take pictures. Overall, Grinter's was everything I could have asked for, and I'm so glad we have somewhere like this in Kansas City. If you're a photographer, if have a photographer friend to drag along and take pictures of you, or if you just like flowers, I would highly recommend coming! read more

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*** 9/06/2016 *** So many people lined up to see the sunflower farm that the county sheriff closed off access in mid-afternoon. Too many cars, too many people. Read more here: http://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article100109297.html#storylink=cpy http://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article100109297.html read more

Definitely one of the best perks of living in Kansas City: beautiful sunflower fields within driving distance! Grinter's has sunflowers for miles and is very picturesque! It's a great place to enjoy the beauty of sunflowers and for photo opportunities! Farmer Ted and his wife always keep everyone updated through their Facebook page as well (when the sunflowers are blooming, rules of engagement, weather/ground conditions etc). They also allow you to take a sunflower or two home as well! If you do, though, don't forget to leave a donation in the donation cans by the sunflower fields! I would say one downfall is that they sunflowers are only good/in bloom for one week before they get droopy. So it can be a bit of a time crunch/rush to visit the sunflower fields while they are still in bloom. If you do plan on seeing the sunflowers, a great time to come for photos would be in the evening during golden hour; however, it is the most crowded then! If you want to avoid the crowds and possible road closure, I would suggest going in the morning. I would definitely recommend coming here at least once if you are in the Kansas/Missouri area! read more

Grinter's Sunflower Farm - Farms Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

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What a great way to get outside and appreciate where some of our food comes from! The farmer has a lovely sense of humor and his wife a great talent for crafts. Stop by the shop for a sweet cinnamon roll, handmade items, and of course SUNFLOWERS!! read more

Grinter's Sunflower Farm - Farm cat welcoming committee - Farms Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

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This is such a beautiful farm by Grinters. It's a little off path but still very easy to reach and is accessible. The Sunflowers were on full bloom when I visited and loved the farm. I was surprised with the size of each plant. They were almost 5 - 6 feet high and the size of a flower is huge. You can walk in the field carefully and take some pictures. It's a beautiful place to visit for everyone in a family We are allowed to take couple of these Sunflowers home with some donation that can be made in a box right there. It's not an obligation but it would appreciated if one could donate back some money for the Sunflowers they pick. Keep a watch on the season for a full bloom and visit it then. read more

Grinter's Sunflower Farm - Farms Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

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This place is beautiful if you can't tell by the pictures, just be aware that if you are going on a weekend, it is going to be busy - try going in the morning or evening once the crowds have died down! Labor Day the sheriff told them they actually had to shut down temporarily because the traffic was so backed up. Stinks for the people that waited to get in, but there is no way for Grinter's to control that. How awesome is it though that this place has gained so much attention this year?! It is seriously beautiful - AND free! They open up their farm for free just for people to enjoy the sunflowers. If you want to take a sunflower, they ask for a $1 donation - they have t-shirts on sight as well. They have 5 different parking lots to park in. If you plan on wandering through the field, maybe consider wearing pants - if you don't, you may get scratched up. Does not stay open but for a few weeks during September so go while you can! Definitely worth it. (And bring the sunscreen and bugspray!!!) read more

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Grinter has been the site of sunflower pictures for many Labor Day weekends. I love that this farm is open to the public for free, and you can take flowers as you wish (do consider donating though, please!). Every year, the flowers are absolutely stunning. Grinter is worth a visit, rain or shine. You can stay along the perimeter of the field, or try wandering as far back as you wish. I recommend wearing pants and shoes that can get dirty if you plan on exploring - those sunflowers love to grow in mud! I am so grateful to Grinter for the many beautiful visits! read more

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Wonderful farm! I can't wait to go again next year at first bloom. We went late in the season this year to enjoy the flowers but it was still a great family outing. A nice place to enjoy the outdoors. read more

Grinter's Sunflower Farm - Farms Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

Awesome place to visit in the fall, early morning or later in the evening for the best pictures. It's free, and the kids will have fun walking around the fields. read more

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We came towards the tail of end of the sunflower season. We heard there was a big storm in the previous week so the sunflowers weren't looking too hot. We came out here with realistic expectations and were still happy that while the sunflower did look sad, they still looked pretty enough for a few pictures. There are acres and acres of sunflowers and no cost to the public. There are donation buckets around the fields which I would highly recommend we all do. I can see how it would get busy during the peak season though. A trip to the gift shop up the road is a must! You can find local hand made products like soap, lip balm, crochet hats etc! They also have fresh baked goods made by the farmer's wife! It was worth a drive from Overland Park!! read more

This is why Kansas is called the sunflower state! Sunflowers for miles, okay maybe not miles, but impressive nonetheless. They expanded their parking lots to accommodate for more people this week. Great photo opportunity. I had a lot of fun walking along the sunflower fields. Be sure to wear shoes you don't mind getting dirty as it can be muddy or dusty depending on the weather. read more

Grinter's Sunflower Farm - Sunflowers facing the morning sun - Farms Near Me - Lawrence, Kansas

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Great place! Acres and acres of sunflowers. It's so nice of the owners to let thousands of people visit their farm at no cost! You can leave donations. It gets crowded so plan your trip accordingly. read more

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I live near this place and put up with the bullshit traffic annually. My taxes pays for traffic control and increased enforcement in the area, and Grinter does a shit job of informing their customers of the nuisance they have become. Wouldn't mind if a well-timed hailstorm took care of this shit before it happens again next year. read more