Best Corn Maze

Ready for an a-maze-ing fall adventure? We've found fifteen of the best corn mazes in the country to explore. During the day, you can navigate through a labyrinth of 10-foot-high stalks while trying to solve a mystery or find hidden checkpoints, and at night, you can come back to get your heart racing on a haunted trail. You'll also find low-key options that even toddlers can enjoy, along with fun autumn activities like pumpkin picking and hayrides.

These 10 corn mazes were selected by our featured panelists and contributors and voted on by readers as the best of the best.

1. Devine's Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch—Harrodsburg, KY

Open mid-September to early November, the 10-acre Devine's Corn Maze is loved by kids young and old. In addition to the maze, each paid admission gives you access to tons of activities like a petting zoo, wagon rides, a farm-themed obstacle course and a playground area. You also get your choice of pumpkin, so be sure to pick one out at the patch before heading home.

2. Cornbelly's—Lehi and Spanish Fork, UT

Reviewers call Cornbelly's the "Disneyland of fall festivals" for good reason. With nearly 30 years of experience creating corn mazes, this farm, which has two locations now, has perfected its twisting trails and added over 90 attractions and more than 25 food options. This year, the mazes at Lehi and Spanish Fork both feature giant tributes to country music star Luke Bryan.

3. Exploration Acres—Lafayette, IN

Boasting the largest corn maze in Northwestern Indiana, spread over 20 acres with 10 miles of paths, Exploration Acres can keep you wandering for hours. When you've finally made it out, hop on a wagon for a hayride or pick your favorite pumpkin from the 11-acre patch. Make a whole day of it by reserving a fire pit and picnic table, where you can enjoy snacks from the country store.

4. Maze Craze—New Springfield, OH

Consistently recognized as one of the best mazes in the U.S., the Maze Craze has 23 acres of corn fields divided into four different paths. Have little ones? Try the kid-friendly maze, and play Farm Tracks to find all the hidden animal footprints. Older kids and adults can also get in on the fun as they search for 18 checkpoints and hidden clues on the three more difficult paths.

5. Richardson Adventure Farm—Spring Grove, IL

Repeatedly ranked as the world's largest corn maze, the labyrinth at Richardson Adventure Farm has 9–10 miles of trails spread over 28 acres. Each year, the farm designs four new paths that combine for one impressive design. Your family can choose from five different games to play along the way, which may take as little as 10 minutes or as long as two hours to complete.

6. Anderson Farms—Erie, CO

Home to Colorado's longest-running corn maze, Anderson Farms hits all the fall high points with hayrides, a pumpkin patch and a 25-acre corn maze. You could easily spend a whole day here, visiting farm animals, riding pedal karts, playing on the jump pad and mining for gems. Have older kids? Visit from September to November for the frightening Terror in the Corn experience.

7. Great Vermont Corn Maze—Danville, VT

Get lost in the stalks at the Great Vermont Corn Maze, one of the largest mazes in New England. Guests can choose from two different paths: the Big Maze or the Scenic Maze. The Big Maze, which features an underground tunnel and various bridges, can take two to three hours to complete. If you're not quite up to that challenge, the Scenic Maze should only take 45 minutes.

8. Cool Patch Pumpkins—Dixon, CA

Often over 60 acres in total, the corn maze at Cool Patch Pumpkins is one of the largest in the world and has been recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records. This attraction started as a small pumpkin stand back in 2001 but continues to grow each year. During their season, the farm sells food and drinks on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings for a fun night out.

9. Davis Mega Maze—Sterling, MA

Grown and manicured on a family farm that goes back seven generations, the Davis Mega Maze is spread over eight acres and features almost three miles of pathways. Meander through the network of paths for three hours, or speed your way to the finish in as little as 30 minutes. When you're done, enjoy the craft beer, food and live entertainment.

10. Happy Day Farm—Manalapan, NJ

With unique designs that change each year (like 2024's Snoopy tribute), the corn maze at Happy Day Farm offers two different paths for varying levels of difficulty. You can make the journey even more fun with their Maize-O-Poly game, where you search for each square on a game board they provide as your family navigates through the corn. General admission also includes access to tractor rides and pig races.

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Our Featured Panelists

Heather Mundt is a freelance writer based in Longmont, Colorado, who writes about outdoor and family travel. She is also the author of Colorado Family Outdoor Adventure. Follow her adventures at momfari.com.

When Jacky Runice took her first flight at age 17 to Spain, she hadn't stepped a foot outside of Chicago. As a broadcast journalist for 20 years, she always managed to bring her travels back to her Chicago audience with radio documentaries about the culture and characters of places she visited. She transitioned to print journalism (syndicated travel column via Tribune Media Services and Travel Columnist for the Daily Herald Chicago) and then to the web where she has written for numerous outlets such as CBS, LuxuryHotels.com, Examiner.com, AOL, USA Today and others. Follow her on Facebook.

Pamela Baker is a freelance food, wine and travel writer living in Northern California. She has been published in regional, national and international publications, including WineTraveler, Best Wineries, Rovology, Wander with Wonder, LuxeBeat, Porthole Cruise, Northwest Travel and Life, and Washington Tasting Room. Pam is the former editor of Sacramento Lifestyle Magazine and writes a wine column for Food Wine Travel Magazine. Follow her adventures at pamandgarybaker.com.

Susan Lanier-Graham is founder and publisher of Wander With Wonder, an award-winning online travel journalism magazine. She has authored more than 75 books and hundreds of magazine articles while traveling the world over the past three decades. Susan's work has appeared in a variety of publications, including various AAA publications, TravelandLeisure.com, Hotels.com, Modern Luxury, WHERE publications, Fairmont.com, Marriott.com and more. Susan is a member of Society of American Travel Writers, International Food, Wine and Travel Writers Association, and North American Travel Journalists Association. She is also a Certified California Wine Appellation Specialist.

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