This piece was updated on September 11, 2024. It was originally published on October 5, 2021.
While the District itself may have a dearth of corn mazes, luckily enough, there are several options for the delightfully meandering fall excursion nearby. So if you’re looking to get lost in a maze of maize, check out some of our picks below.
Blue Ridge Mountain Maze
462 Winery Ln., Roseland, VA.
This venue has a daytime corn maze and also a nighttime one, with public campfire spaces and s’mores available to munch on. The new location at Blue Toad Hard Cider also boasts seasonal sips straight from the orchard. Tickets are $14 and under and $12 on Fridays from 12 PM to 5 PM. The maze is open from September 21 to November 3.
Butler’s Orchard
22222 Davis Mill Rd., Germantown, Md.
Butler’s 44th annual Pumpkin Festival not only features their twisted corn maze, but also live music, corn hole games, a corn box, and premium activities like face painting and pony rides for an additional cost. The festival goes from September 21 to November 3 with tickets ranging from $11 to $18. Buy tickets ahead of time for a $2 discount from walk-up prices.
Cox Farms
15621 Braddock Rd., Centreville
Enter the “Cornundrum” at your own risk, for a maze filled with pirates, jungles and more. A fall festival starts September 14 and runs through November 5, with additional attractions such as numerous slides to slide down and numerous farm animals to feed. The farm transforms into spooky Fields of Fear on Friday and Saturday nights from September 20 to November 2 (as well as Sunday, October 13), and the corn maze becomes a “Cornightmare.” Daytime ticket prices range from $10 to $25, and Fields of Fear prices range from $30 to $40.
MD Corn Maze
389 Gambrills Rd., Gambrills, Md.
Swifties can thank owner Carol Paul’s daughter-in-law Cameryn Paul, an avid Taylor fan, for this year’s theme, “MD Corn Maze: Taylor’s Version.” The maze features corn stalks shaped into a guitar, 1989 (a nod to Swift’s birth year and her discography), and more. After the maze, check out the zip line, the farm’s new paintball park, or the main stage, offering Taylor-themed karaoke. The maze opens on September 14 with tickets starting at $18. Sing along at a Taylor cover concert on October 2, and bring your pooch on the designated dog-friendly weekend (November 1 to November 3).
Montpelier Farms
1720 Crain Highway North, Upper Marlboro, Md.
In addition to the 7-acre corn maze, this farm features hayrides, playgrounds for the kiddos, and pumpkin bowling. But if the big maze is a little too intense for you, try out the property’s smaller corn maze. General admission ranges from $15 to $20, and the maze is open Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from September 14 to November 3.
Wayside Farm
5273 Harry Byrd Highway, Berryville, Va.
Get lost (but not too lost!) in this farm’s Spideman-themed maze “Into the Mazeverse.” Once you conquer the 10-acre pathway, enjoy a plethora of quintessential fall activities such as hayrides or pumpkin picking.The farm opens September 21, with tickets available between $15 and $27 per person.
Cornfusion Corn Maze
2020 Garrett Road, Manchester, Md.
This pet-friendly farm offers an obstacle course, giant pumpkin corral, and straw jump in addition to their maze. The maze and other fall festivities begin on September 14. The farm stays open until 10 PM on Fridays and Saturdays beginning October 4 for a flashlight maze and campfire. Regular admission is $19, with a discount for buying tickets online, and the farm is open weekends through October 29.
Liberty Mills Farm
9166 Liberty Mills Road Somerset, VA
You can choose from four different paths in this 34-acre maze shaped like musical instruments. Routes include the Story Maze, the Trivia Maze, the Hole Punch Maze (the farm’s longest maze), and the Mystery Maze, where you won’t have any maps to guide you around. The walking puzzles are open from September 14 to November 11 (as well as Tuesday, November 2), and tickets range from $12 to $20.
Greenstreet Gardens
391 West Bay Front Rd., Lothian, Md.
It’s officially fall, Charlie Brown! This farm hosts a weekend Fall Festival from September 14 to November 3, featuring hayrides and a 5-acre maze shaped like Snoopy’s doghouse. Admission is $17, and you can bring your pup for Dog Daze on opening weekend for $6.
