Fun Corn Mazes Around the United States

Corn mazes may just seem like mazes cut out of corn fields, but they are a lot of fun. They can be a generic maze with a few twists and turns or more intricate patterns that feature the face of a movie character or tv star. During the fall, they tend to be a popular activity for families. Many of these mazes also have other attractions like petting zoos, a pumpkin patch and hay rides. Here are some of the more popular corn mazes located throughout the country.

• Farmstead Corn Maze- Meridan, Idaho

This corn maze is a favorite among those that live in Idaho. There are so many activities here that families tend to stay the whole day. These activities include a large jumping pillow, potato sack slide, pumpkin tetherball and corn hole. Admission is $8.75 Monday through Thursday and $11.75 on Friday and Saturday.

• Great Vermont Corn Maze- North Danville, Vermont

This season marks the 15 year of the Great Vermont Corn Maze “Cornfunsion”. The maze is on a third generation dairy farm and there are a lot of farm related activities that occur with this event. It takes about an hour to get through the maze and it’s about 10 acres in size. Children ages 5-15 are $10 and those ages 16 and up are $15. Kids 4 and under are free.

• McCall Pumpkin Patch- Moriarty, New Mexico

There’s a lot to do at this farm. The 16-acre corn maze will keep families busy as they try to navigate their way out of it. Visitors can also launch a pumpkin in the air, go on a pedal kart or feed the farm animals. Admission prices range from $11.95-$13.95 dependent on the day of attendance.

• Cherry Crest Adventure Farm-Lancaster, Pennsylvania

This is a big year for this corn maze as it marks its 20^th anniversary. There’s so much to do at Cherry Crest Adventure Farm and families need to plan to spend about 4-5 hours to see and do everything. Kids can go on a wagon ride through the cornfield, pet animals or play in the special area designated for youngsters. One of the favorite activities, besides the corn maze, is taking a ride on the Strasburg Rail Road which features a real steam engine. Tickets start at $14.

• Scott’s Maze- Mt. Dora, Florida

Florida isn’t all about the beach and amusement parks. In the fall, visitors can go through a 7 acre corn maze at Scott’s Maze in Mt. Dora. Each year the maze has a new unique design that participants have to try to conquer. In addition to the maze there’s a zip line, rope maze, playground and tree maze. Admission for kids 3-16 is $9 and $11 for those 17 and older. Children under 3 are free.