Fall is here, the air is getting crisp, and it’s time for some good old-fashioned fall fun in Iowa. There are plenty of things to do in the fall in Iowa, but what better way to celebrate fall than to visit some Iowa corn mazes? Considering the abundance of beautiful cornfields in our state, there can be no doubt that we have some pretty epic corn mazes. Here are eight awesome corn mazes in Iowa where you can get lost this fall.
1. Pumpkinville Corn Maze, Mitchellville
Pumpkinville has two awesome corn mazes: one big maze and one mini maze. If you’re feeling ambitious, the big maze is a whopping 20 acres and is full of fun challenges. You don’t just walk through this maze, it’s a scavenger hunt. Early in the season when the field is dense, it can take several hours to complete the maze. Later in the season, it takes about an hour. The mini-maze is designed for younger children and takes about 15 minutes to complete. The maze is open from August through October, 10 am to 8 pm. Location: 618 Center Ave South, Mitchellville, IA.
2. Bloomsbury Farm, Atkins
This beautiful farm also has two corn mazes. The 10-acre maze features the General Mills 150th Anniversary logo. This maze features an interactive puzzle map that you complete as you make your way through the maze. The 6-acre corn maze celebrates the 50th anniversary of "It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown." If you’re feeling brave, you can visit on Wednesday nights with a flashlight from 6 pm to 9 pm in October. The farm is open mid-September through October 31st, Monday through Saturday from 9 am to 6 pm, and Sunday from 11 am to 5 pm. Location: 3260 69th St., Atkins, IA.
3. Center Grove Orchard, Cambridge
The Center Grove Orchard in Cambridge is of course known for its delicious apples and fun farm activities, and the 8-acre corn maze is a must-visit. It’s themed after "It’s The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown," and it will also feature other artwork from the movie throughout the farm. They’re open Monday through Sunday from 9 am to 7 pm. Location: 32835 610th Ave., Cambridge, IA. Check out all the food, fun, and festivities at this farm:
4. Harvestville Farm, Donnellson
Harvestville Farm features a 10-acre corn maze with a mini maze contained within the larger maze for younger visitors. Flashlight mazes are also held after dark on the first four Saturdays of October, from 7 pm to 10 pm. Fall hours are the first weekend of September through October 30th, Monday through Saturday, from 9 am to 7 pm, and Sundays from 11 am to 7 pm. Location: 1977 IA-2, Donnellson, IA. Get a closer look at Harvestville Farm:
5. Pinter’s Gardens and Pumpkins, Decorah
Pinter’s Gardens and Pumpkins is a great place for fall activities, including a corn maze. You can visit the maze between mid-September and October 31st, Saturdays, from 9 am to 5:30 pm, and Sundays from 10 am to 4 pm. Location: 2475 IA-9, Decorah, IA.
6. Schuster’s Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze, Dubuque
Schuster's Pumpkin Patch is great family fun, with wagon rides, a pumpkin patch, and, of course, a corn maze. The season runs late September through October and the hours are Saturdays and Sundays from 10 am to 5 pm. Location: 7541 Schueller Heights Rd., Dubuque, IA.
7. Ditmars Orchard, Council Bluffs
Ditmars Orchard is a beautiful orchard with plenty of apples, pumpkins, and activities. The farm features a bale maze and a 5-acre corn maze, as well as tractor rides and much more. It is open Tuesday - Saturday, 11am to 6pm, and Sunday 12pm to 5pm. Location: 19475 225th St., Council Bluffs, IA.
8. Hoefling’s Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze, Marcus
Hoefling’s Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze has a fun and spooky corn maze with surprises hidden throughout. It’s also a great place for treats like caramel apples and popcorn balls and there are games and festivities like hayrides and pumpkin bowling.
Have you visited any of these corn mazes in Iowa? What did you think? Looking for other fun things to do in the fall in Iowa? Check out the fun fall festivals in Iowa this year. Sounds to me like it's time to pack up the car for a fall road trip in Iowa!
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