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Check out this 360-degree photo of Raleigh's sunflower field

They've moved from the greenway off Old Baucom Road to Dix Park near downtown Raleigh. To find them, take the Hunt Drive entrance to the park (at its intersection with Western Boulevard). The sunflowers are at the far end of the soccer fields, which you'll see on your right just after you turn on to Hunt Drive.

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Field of sunflowers at Dix Park in downtown Raleigh
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Sarah Lindenfeld Hall
, Go Ask Mom editor
RALEIGH, N.C. — Looking for Raleigh's sunflower field?

They've moved from the greenway off Old Baucom Road to Dix Park near downtown Raleigh. To find them, take the Hunt Drive entrance to the park (at its intersection with Western Boulevard). The sunflowers are at the far end of the soccer fields, which you'll see on your right just after you turn on to Hunt Drive.

Many of the flowers are in bloom now, soaking up the sun. But they should make for a beautiful sight and a popular spot for family pictures and social media posts through the month.

It's free to see Raleigh's sunflower field, which is open daily.

If you go, here are some things to know:

What's the deal with parking?

You can find the sunflowers off Hunt Drive very close to the soccer fields that are right near Hunt's intersection with Western Boulevard and across the street from Central Prison. You can park in the soccer field parking area during weekdays. On weeknights and weekends, designated parking lots with green striping will be available for public use.

Is it a long walk?

The field is a very short walk from the parking lot. The entrance is at the far end of the parking lot. Be prepared to walk along a rocky, unpaved path and grass. A jogging stroller might be easiest to use here - but any would probably work.

How close can I get to the flowers?

Really close. It's OK to walk among the flowers. In fact, the city has put some paths through the field so that you can really walk among the sunflowers.

For another look, check out the 360-degree photo shared by Shep Bryan, co-founder of Raleigh-based Beaumonde Arts Agency, and created by the firm's content team. Beautiful!

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