By: Sarah Stone
Does the first scent of autumn leaves fill you with anticipation for cooler weather? Add a new twist to your family’s fall activities this year and visit a corn maze! The farms we’ve featured here are the perfect destination for fun, food, and adventure – let’s have a look at the very best corn mazes around the country to consider this fall.
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Happy Day Farm in Manalapan, NJ
If you live in the Garden State, then one of the best corn mazes is right in your backyard. Since 2012, this family-owned farm has created a massive maze that spans 10 acres. It is divided into a quick path for children and a longer path for adults. Each year, the staff chooses a theme and uses a birds-eye view to carve a stunning picture over the fields (in 2024, the theme was Snoopy!).
Use texting and GPS features in the maze to find your way. Other activities available include picking sunflowers or pumpkins. With over 40 activities and a concession stand, your family can fill a whole day with adventure!
Exploration Acres in Lafayette, IN
The Midwest is the epicenter of American farming, so it’s no wonder that Indiana has one of the region’s largest corn mazes. Are you ready to trek through a corn labyrinth spanning 22 acres? Test your puzzle solving skills at this massive maze! After solving the puzzle, let your gang take advantage of the farm’s other activities, such as the corn cannon and ducky races.
Great Scott Farms in Mt. Dora, FL
Many are shocked to find that the Sunshine State has fields of corn. If you’re in the Mount Dora area, stop by Great Scott Farms, famous for their harvest-themed attractions like corn mazes (including night mazes!), a corn pit, vintage trucks and tractors, and lots more. Watch the joy on your children’s faces as they frolic through a castle-themed playground and bounce through the air on the giant jumping pillow!
Treworgy Family Orchard in Levant, ME
The Treworgy Family Orchard is one of the best-kept secrets in Maine: for over 20 years they have mesmerized visitors with their themed corn maze – it is especially challenging to do a night maze, but thousands are up for it, and it’s family-friendly! At this working farm and orchard, you can also cuddle goats and learn about time-honored farming skills and crafts through workshops.
Devine’s Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch in Harrodsburg, KY
Not only is the Bluegrass State a musical mecca, but it is home to a high-rated corn maze. Step back into gentler times when farming was the life and heart of the family. Spend a day wandering through the maze and exploring the farm’s petting zoo and other family-oriented activities like pumpkin picking, critter petting, apple launching, tube sliding, and lots more. Stay until evening and gather around the fire pit for songs, laughter, and free marshmallow roasting.
Make Seasonal Memories
Load the car with family and friends and plan an epic trip that hits these autumn hot spots! There’s no better way to celebrate the fall season than by getting lost in a corn maze or two. After all, they were the inspiration behind the popular escape rooms of today.
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As the editor in chief of Frayed Passport, my goal is to help you build a lifestyle that lets you travel the world whenever you want and however long you want, and not worry about where your next paycheck will come from. I've been to 20+ countries and five continents, lived for years as a full-time digital nomad, and have worked completely remotely since 2015. If you would like to share your story with our community, or partner with Frayed Passport, get in touch with me at sarah@frayedpassport.com!
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