Themed corn mazes? Mazes ten acres in size? Explore these New Jersey corn mazes
It is a fall ritual to get lost in one of New Jersey's many corn mazes. Haunted attractions are fine for those looking for a fright-filled October, but some of us want a less-spooky, family-friendly fall outing.
We are the Garden State after all, and we have corn mazes galore. From a corn maze that's ten acres in size, to Reba McEntire and Barbie-themed mazes, you're bound to get a new experience with each place you visit.
Here's some of New Jersey's best corn mazes for you to visit this fall:
Von Thun Farms, Washington & Monmouth Junction
If you're a country music fan, then this is the place for you. More than 40 farms across the country are honoring Reba McEntire this fall in celebration of her upcoming lifestyle book "Not That Fancy: Simple Lessons on Living, Loving, Eating and Dusting Off Your Boots," as well as her companion music album "Not That Fancy."
Von Thun Farms is featuring a corn maze that is shaped like the country music singer at both of their New Jersey locations. Coming in at more than five acres in size, it typically takes 35-45 minutes to complete.
Go: 438 Route 57 West, Washington, 908-689-3761 and 505 Ridge Road, Monmouth Junction, 732-329-8656; vonthunfarms.com
Wightman Farms, Morristown
Known as Mazeland, Wightman Farms offers four different types of mazes: a giant corn maze, a hay bale maze, a rope maze and a paver maze. In addition to this, they also offer a rock labyrinth, hay bale pyramid and a hay bale tunnel.
Go: 1111 Mt. Kemble Ave, Morristown; 973-425-9819, wightmanfarms.com
Secor Farms, Mahwah
At Secor Farms, you can enjoy a scenic hayride around the pond, willow trees and fall decorations. After, you can stop at the farm's corn maze, hay maze and pumpkin patch.
Go: 85 Airmount Ave, Mahwah; 201-529-2595, secorfarms.com
Stony Hill Farms, Chester
This year's theme is "Buy Fresh, buy Local." Inside the 10-acre corn maze, you'll be met with misleading lanes and winding paths connected by bridges. The maze also includes games stationed along the way and will feature facts about the maze's theme. It can last anywhere from one hour to three hours.
In addition to the giant corn maze, the farm also has a mini corn maze, which is a smaller, one-acre version for younger visitors and first-timers. There's also a rope maze, where kids can navigate their way through nautical ropes to the deck of a pirate ship.
Go: 15 North Road, Chester; 908-879-2908, stonyhillfarms.com
Ort Farms, Long Valley
In addition to a farm market that's open daily and a six-acre corn maze, Ort Farms offers hayrides, train rides, monster truck rides and an apple cannon. There are also farm animals, and visitors can pick their own apples, pumpkins, vegetables and flowers.
Go: 25 Bartley Road, Long Valley; 908-876-3351, ortfarms.com
Middle Valley Farms, Mendham Township
A six-acre corn maze, a hay maze, hayrides and a pick-your-own pumpkin patch are all activities offered at Middle Valley Farms.
Go: 304 Pleasant Valley Road, Mendham Township; 973-543-7789, middlevalleyfarms.com
Lentini Farms, Newton
Between their 10-acre corn maze, hay mazes, haunted hayrides and pumpkin patch, Lentini Farms has fall activities for everyone. The farm also has live bands and food trucks every weekend in the fall.
Go: 251 High Street, Newton; 973-579-2424, lentinifarms.com
Bullock Farms, Cream Ridge
In addition to a large corn maze and smaller ones for kids, enjoy Bullock Barnyard with family activities and a Pumpkin Market.
Go: 83 Emleys Hill Road, Cream Ridge; 609-758-8726, bullockfarms.com/fall-season/fall-activities
Argos Farms, Forked River
From a corn maze to pumpkin picking to live music, pony rides, pig racing and more, Argos Farms' Fall Festival has it all.
Go: 1250 Lacey Road, Forked River; 609-693-3513, argosfarm.com/fall-festival
A. Casola Farms, Holmdel
Fall Fest activities include a petting zoo, hay rides, a sunflower maze and Wild West show.
Go: 200 State Route 34, Holmdel; 732-332-1533, acasolafarms.com/events
Happy Day Farm, Manalapan
Enjoy a Barbie-themed corn maze, flowers and pumpkin picking, as well as tractor rides, animal feeding and more on select Fall Festival days.
Go: 106 Iron Ore Road, Manalapan; 732-977-3607, happydayfarmnj.com/fallfestival
Maple Leaf Farms, Manalapan
The Fall Fun Fest includes autumn favorites and some unexpected offerings − including bull riding, pumpkin bowling and rubber duck races, as well as the country store.
Go: 525 Route 9 South, Manalapan; 732-851-4400, mapleleaffarmnj.com/fall-fest
Red Wagon Farm, Manalapan
In addition to the corn maze, enjoy pumpkin picking, hay rides, a rock treasure hunt, a petting zoo, a hot dog truck and more.
Go: 437 State Route 33, Manalapan; redwagonfarmnj.com
Emery's Farm, New Egypt
Enjoy multiple mazes, including a treasure hunt, hay rides, farm animals and baked goods.
Go: 346 Long Swamp Road, New Egypt; 609-758-8514, emerysfarm.com/fall-fun-on-the-farm
This article originally appeared on NorthJersey.com: NJ corn mazes: These are must-visit for Halloween season
