The biggest and best corn mazes in America

The world’s largest corn maze? It’s situated in little ol’ Spring Grove, Illinois, on a 186-year-old farm. If you’re ready to go hard-core AUTUMN, make the trek out to the farm to scour its 10.8 miles of trails, etched out with a GPS-powered seed-planting system. This year’s maze design pays tribute to John Deere, who invented his revolutionary steel plow in Illinois. From the sky, you can see a portrait of Deere himself—along with his agriculture-enhancing technologies—sprawled out over 28 acres. But on foot, all you’ll see is corn as you make your way through. The best time to arrive is at opening, so you’ll have time to do the giant slide, pedal carts, sunflower patch, pumpkin picking, and ORBiting, which, if you’re wondering, is a ride inside a giant, 11-foot ball (don’t knock it ‘til you try it). It’s like fall on steroids!

Strap on your hiking shoes because this corn maze is not for the faint of foot. The largest corn maze in New England spans 24 acres and takes nearly three hours to complete. Needless to say it’s become an attraction that pulls in tourists and locals alike—so the best time to visit is during the week—come early and bring a lunch. Fans of the maze, or “mazers,” request that no photos of the design are shown before embarking on their corny quest (see 2022’s above), so every year, the maze is a challenging surprise. What we do know, however, is that hikers will experience 10-foot-tall corn, miles of trails, a 32-foot underground tunnel, 100 feet of bridges and 28-foot “cabin cruisers” that “float” on the corn. Come to think of it, you might have to start training for this grand event in July!

The folks at the Maryland Corn Maze know Taylor Swift all too well and have sculpted a gorgeous, eight-acre corn maze in her honor. Gambrills residents love shaking off their cruel summer in the maze each season —and this year, it’s Taylor’s version. The corn maze has a game within the maze—which takes 45 minutes to an hour to complete—and features a live concert including Ms. Swift’s music. Depending on the day, discounts are given to first responders, cheerleaders, teachers, and more, and at night, you can bring a flashlight and a cardigan to explore the maze for a more enchanted vibe. Don’t worry about getting lost; There’s someone in a tower watching to make sure you can make it back safe and sound.

Get a crash course in Ohio culture when you visit Lynd Fruit Farm, whose corn maze pays tribute to local pride points: Neil Armstrong on the moon, an Amish horse and buggy, the Serpent Mound and the John Rankin (Underground Railroad) House. “The Secrets of Ohio” includes a built-in treasure hunt and is accompanied by lots of live music and events. Those looking to relish in something a bit smaller can explore the tinier maze, or put their little ones in the barrel train. For an extra-special kernel-tastic day, reserve a corn maze birthday party (dream!) with a campfire and s’mores kit.

Celebrating the classic Peanuts characters is serious business for corn mazes around the country—especially as they band together for the 75th anniversary of the beloved cartoon. Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Woodstock and more will be making appearances of the cob variety at multiple U.S. farms, including The MAiZE, in Portland, Oregon, which hopes to do Charles Schulz justice. Stop by the 8-acre maze and say hello to a fluffy Snoopy mascot, or come on October 11 to witness a real-life pumpkin carver. The MAiZE also offers bonfire pit rentals for your autumnal gatherings, and of course, no maze attraction is complete without a pumpkin patch. Will Charlie Brown find the Great Pumpkin this year?

Dungeon Masters, make your otherworldly fantasies come to life by launching your own quest within 7 acres of corn. This Dungeons & Dragons-themed corn maze features escape-room-style challenges throughout—and a phone is required. Come celebrate 50 years of the iconic role-playing game starting September 20 at Hall Family Farm, where you’ll find many, many more activities geared toward the little ones. In addition to the larger maze, which takes an hour or two to complete, there’s a smaller, 15-minute maze that’s a bit more digestible. Kids can go crazy with a gem mine, a fruit chute, a “goat walk” obstacle course, a kids zone jungle gym, a musical hayride and lots of animals. Check their hours and come early in the day to get the most time at the farm.

Good corn mazes offer more than just a walk through a field—but the truly great ones have beer! 450 North Brewing’s 2024 Corn Maze Beer Fest will feature over 100 breweries and distilleries from around the country on October 5. In addition to unlimited beer samples, there’s also live music and food trucks. Wander through the 12-acre maze to discover your new favorite brewery. And for those not drinking, there’s a steeply discounted designated driver ticket with non-alcoholic refreshments.

Frolic through sunflowers at the Goughan's Farm in Maine. No, not real sunflowers -- although they have some blooms at the entrance of the maze—but a sunflower design engraved into a field of corn. Five games await mazers inside, and when you’re finished, indulge in a delectable ice cream cone or play a round of mini golf. Take home all the holiday decor your Halloween heart can handle, including pumpkins, gourds, corn stalks (of course), mums and straw bales. It’s an autumn-inomenon!

Crash My… Corn Maze? Luke Bryan may have grown up on a peanut farm in Georgia, but his face is etched into a corn field in upstate New York. Liberty Ridge Farm, outside of Albany, dedicated its 25th maze to the country superstar. With Luke’s face taking center stage, it’s easy to get lost in his eyes (or even his ear) as you wander through 10 acres of “Country Man.” Liberty Ridge’s Fall Festival runs Thursday to Sunday from September 14 through November 3, and also includes train rides, life-size birdhouses and a pumpkin patch.

Davis Mega Maze lives up to its name with 8 acres of winding paths that cover nearly 3 miles. But the fall attraction is about more than just navigating your way out of the twists and turns (heads up: that alone can take nearly three hours). The maze has fun photo ops and games like hammer bells and slingshots to keep wanderers entertained. If you have little ones who start to get antsy, Maze Masters stationed along the paths can assist. Starting September 28, you can come as early at 11:30am and linger until 7pm. The best time to visit is October 28, when they’ll be having their 21+ Halloween Bash with live music, craft brews and their specialty barbecue.

No autumn in NYC would be complete without a trek to the Amazing Maize Maze at the Queens County Farm Museum—the only New York City corn maze. The American Maze Company builds a labyrinth every year that stretches over 3 acres, with the course length often reaching two miles. Previous years’ themes have included a violin, a riverboat, a train, a farmscape, and the largest living sundial. The best part: you'll end your adventure at a vista overlooking the labyrinth you just conquered. For all the autumnal vibes, visit on October 5-6 for the Queens Agricultural Fair.

Billed as the Midwest's "original fall festival," this event is jam-packed with all things fall fun. We're talking corn pits (pits of millions of dried corn kernels), jumping pillows, an obstacle course, zip lines, pig races, a petting zoo, a kiddie train, wildlife shows, magicians and we could keep going. The corn maze is one of the best attractions. Sure, escaping the labyrinth is one thing, but this year, they’ve upped the ante: every adventurer that submits their findings after they finish is automatically given a chance to win $500. Challenge accepted!

Make the most out of fall in South Carolina with a ramble around Denver Downs Farm's 12-acre maze. Farm trivia is available at each checkpoint, and a maze QR code game will keep track of your completion time. Don't delay: top scores are posted online, and you'll want that claim to fame this Halloween season. The time to visit is September 27 to November 10.

This whopping 23-acre maze is actually four separate mazes, ranging from 0.6 miles to over 5 miles(!) of trails. The clever design pays homage to Disney’s famous Steamboat Willie cartoon, which introduced the world to Mickey and Minnie Mouse, and each character has their own maze with different difficulties. On weekends from September 13 to November 3, you can work your way through all four mazes, fire the cornzooka corn canon and check out the tire playground. Come during the day with kids, or explore the maze after dark with a flashlight and rent a private fire pit afterward.