great vermont corn maze

I've been to the Corn Maze twice now - once a couple years ago for their Halloween event (which is AMAZING, and a must!) and once more recently for the actual maze. I went with my mom, and I brought us in at 1pm thinking we had plenty of time. We spent... a really long time in there. The people that are placed in "helpful" areas are funny to interact with and a lifesaver when you think you're just going to plow through the corn to get out. I liked the scenic stops, and the surprises along the way. I've been told it's better to go when the corn is livelier, but we even went in the rain and had a great time. If you haven't been, you're really missing out! The staff is so kind and wonderful!

We go to the Great Vermont Corn Maze every year since we moved here in 2007. I usually bring a few younger kids, but even my teenage son is still game for the challenge. The owners create new, unique experiences every year. We are as eager to find the "bell of frustration," which is really just a random spot with something to gong, as we are to find the exit. There are folks who will help you out if you need it. Everyone is always in a good mood. At the end of the maze there is a petting zoo, barn, mini golf, and other small attractions. You can get some popcorn or an ice cream - there's even a small tent that sells local preserves. Don't go on a really hot day - it's better to choose a cooler day in case you get stuck. Bring snacks and a water bottle because you can easily spend hours here! Definitely worth a drive for a one of a kind experience!

We discovered the Great Vermont Corn Maze 7 mazes ago, and have been back every year since! It certainly is tucked out of the way, which is why we were a bit skeptical at first. However, we were quickly won over by the challenge of the maze, the wonderful folks that put it all together and run it, and the simple, clean, down-home style kind of fun to be had! In a world that is ruled by technology, it is a blast to go somewhere and get your shoes dirty, and probably sweat a little bit! But you will be challenged, probably laugh at yourself and others, and simply have way more fun than you can imagine. I do believe it is a particular type of person that will get the most out of the main maze; they make it quite complicated by never having the same "system" each year. But, that is the fun of it! The first years, I had paper and pen to try to map it; I tried a GPS one year! But the last few, I have just gone with my intuition. Yes we get lost and repeat the same patched a million times; but that is why I love it. We generally split our group up into two groups, and see who gets to the end first (the loser buys ice cream for the group!) Also, there are plenty of other thing to do that can make the day enjoyable for all ages and personality types. It is almost 3 hours from our home, and we would not even think of a late summer / early fall without planning a visit. Thanks for a yearly family outing that is great!

We had promised to go to the GVCM whenever we visited Vermont and finally made it. It is so much fun!! For a relatively small fee, you end up spending several hours trying to get yourself to the end of the maze. If you get tired and want out, there are "emergency exit" and "easy maze" doors to get you out, or get you on a quicker maze. If you enjoy puzzles in any way or a fun day outdoors, this is a great place to visit!! We were there a couple of hours and finally decided to take the easy maze out. Even with that we passed through several of the main spots (bridges, tunnels, boat) that we might have missed finishing the big maze. Lots of fun!!

I have visited the Great Vermont Corn Maze four times over the past few years, sometimes with family and sometimes with friends. I'm not particularly good at solving puzzles and have a poor sense of direction and have never yet successfully made it to the end of the maze without help and tips from the staff (whom you encounter at different spots). However, that doesn't make the experience any less enjoyable. The punches are especially helpful because you soon can establish whether or not you've already been in a certain area. In addition to the design of the maze, it seems like there's always a little something new every year. It's best to arrive before 11:00 a.m. to do the big maze first. Just be sure to pack along a couple of snacks and water to drink, as it can take over two hours to solve (as they mention in their literature). However, there are well-marked "escape" routes that you can take if you've had enough or just need a bathroom or lunch break. When you're finished with the big maze, you can check out the smaller Scenic Maze and perhaps have a game of their unique Barnyard Golf. If you have children along, they will love playing in the village area. All of this is included in the admission price (which has remained the same since the first year that the maze opened, I think). It's great that they do have a few food items (ice cream treats and cold water) available for purchase at very reasonable prices, in case you didn't bring enough or just want to treat yourselves. Finally, every time that I've been, part of the fun is just watching and bumping into other folks having a terrific time. Plus, you're getting fresh air and a bit of exercise!

Thanks for taking the time to write your opinions. Some parts of your review highlight an important point that we have tried repeatedly to explain to the media and our first time Mazers for years. Corn mazes are like ski areas. There are simple “rope tows” which can easily be solved with, as you say, a simple strategy. Then there are complex, challenging, Black Diamond resorts. Both types of mazes can be fun but offer significantly different experiences. We happen to offer both types because, as you found out, a complex, challenging maze that is not solved with a simple strategy is not for everyone. Our hardcore maze fans who return every year expect to hike for hours and hate to take any clues. One returning couple this year gave up after 5 hours but returned 2 weeks later and solved it themselves in under 2 hours. They never asked for a clue and had a blast. We do have a problem with your accusation that our “clue givers” or “bridge guys” (as our mazers refer to them) “lied to you”. We NEVER lie to our mazers. If you get frustrated and ask for a clue, why would we want to keep you in our maze? The Bridge Guys include myself, who has been helping mazers for 16 years and my son and daughter who have been helping mazers for 7 years. It is very important for the safety and enjoyment of our mazers that people understand that we NEVER lie. If someone has a screaming child, is ill or just needs to get out, they need to believe us so that we can help them get out asap. Unfortunately, first time mazers often do not ask for enough clues or do not follow the clues correctly because most clues send them in a direction which is different then what they “believe” is the “correct” direction. We designed and built the maze, never doubt us. We also have an issue with you referring to us as a “tourist trap” because we charge $1 for a bottle of water. Because we are only open for 3 months a year, we cannot afford to dig a well and install the required water treatment system needed to provide water to the public. Unprepared visitors would happily pay $2-$3 for our water and snacks (like at most attractions) but we ONLY charge a $1 as a favor to our visitors. You also mention that you “ran out of water”. Which is why, within our maze, there are 10 Emergency Exits and 15 Scenic Maze doors which mazers conveniently pass numerous times while in the maze. These doors are there to help you get out faster if you need to take a break, get more water, or just want to get out. Then if you decide you want to go back in, they can put you right back where you decided to take a break so you don't have to start all over again. As for you being “intelligent and having a good sense of direction” neither of those qualities ensure you will be good at mazing. Last year we had a group of 3 couples who said they had a total of 12 PhD's between them and considered themselves avid hikers but gave up after 2 hours because they were “really lost”. Which is also why they come back each year for a challenge they can't easily beat. Having a GPS, compass or a good sense of direction are of little help in a real maze. People with good spatial awareness and visual memory, as well as, a laid back personality and the ability to laugh at themselves seem to enjoy the maze the most and do the best at solving it. Congratulations on lasting 3 ½ hours. We actually have some people who give up in less than 20 minutes because they just get too frustrated. As we say on the brochure “It is an epic journey of adventure. Come early and spend the day.” So, thank you again for posting your opinions. While our thousands of hard core maze fans would disagree with everything you said, it is important for first time mazers to fully understand the complexity of our big maze. (Not our small maze or other attractions, of course) and decide for themselves if a complex maze sounds like a fun time or a day of frustration. For every person who loves Nascar, the opera or a complex maze, there is someone who hates the exact same experience. We are sorry you did not enjoy your visit. Perhaps you would have enjoyed our 40 minute Scenic Maze more.

This is a must do while in Vermont. The maze is huge and will probably take you 2 to 3 hours to get out even with help if you make it. A tip would be to ask which side the exit is when you start and then you might have a fighters chance to make it out. However the employees probably will not give you this hint.

My family and I checked this place out on a rainy day this past weekend and were surprised by how much fun we had! The big maze if fun all by itself, but the other attractions, like the kid village, were just as big a hit. My daughter loved doing the "chores" in the village and if it weren't raining so hard I think we would have spent much more time at the barnyard golf course. Definitely worth a trip! Do bring water and if we had thought it through a bit more we could have packed a picnic lunch to bring in the maze with us. There are plenty of spots to picnic! I do think they miss out a bit on additional opportunities for food sales, even having someone else come in like a food truck would enhance the experience. Also, a few food spots out in the maze would have been neat to happen upon.

My family had a great time at the maze.Off the beaten path, i am not so sure how we found it 10 years ago. Be sure to not be in a rush, as the "big maze" take awhile-but one of the owners did come in to give us a hint to help us along after 2 hours :) My daughter loved the mini village they have set up so much we went back a second day just so she could play in it again. Owners are so very nice. Definately recommend!

We had a wonderful visit to this farm - the corn maze is very challenging but also lots of fun! We loved that they used punch cards throughout the maze so that once you do finally find your way out, you can view your route on a map - we've done other corn mazes in the past and really enjoyed being able to see what we did! We also enjoyed our conversations with the owner on the bridge who was very helpful if you wanted him to be and very personable. My son loved the bridges, the tunnel, the boat and other items he found throughout the corn maze. Just be prepared if you do the big maze with a littlier one (ours was 4) to have plenty of water and snacks as it does take some time to get through the maze! My son also loved the tunnels in the barn, the hide and seek forrest and seeing the animals. I loved the incredibly scenic views of this farm. We will plan to make an annual trek here for their corn maze each year, it was that fun!

Sure, the giant corn maze would be enough to earn this place a high rating. But they go so far beyond that with lots of attention to detail. First, the corn maze. We loved finding the hole punches with different shapes to see our progress. The doors to the scenic maze were tempting at times, and we finally gave in at door 13. We brought a picnic lunch and used one of their picnic tables. We absolutely loved barnyard golf. So fun, and a very imaginative course! The barn was also fun--our boys loved the tunnels! We highly recommend this place--and bring water with you on the maze.

This is a must do activity every single year for me. The only years I have missed is the first year they opened and the year my mom died. I love Mike and Danya who own the Farm and Maze and they put their heart and soul into this place even though they have a working farm on top of doing this. Danya sells you the tickets at the beginning and sets your course while Mike hangs out on one of the bridges offering hints for those frustrated while joking around with us regulars about how lost we are. The Maze is huge and a new design each year that Mike puts his all into planning each year. They then take an aerial picture of it and you can see a huge display of it in the gift shop when you finish. You can also buy post cards to remember it by. Each year becomes a challenge for Mike to improve on the almost unimprovable and he never disappoints us. From the Boat in the middle of the maze, to the tunnel that could be toward the end or maybe not, to the many bridges that you can't tell which trail you are on but know you have to be on the correct one under them in order to finish. And of course the whole thing starts with 4 trails - Eeney, Meeney, Miney and Moe. So pick a nice day, pack a lunch cause there are plenty of picnic tables along with some awesome views at the end and make a day of it. There is also a small petting area that has goats and usually a cow. There is mini golf, underground tunnels and just so much more. Each year is a surprise that never disappoints. Sadly dogs are not allowed but mine have to pose each year with the sign..it is a tradition.

I have been through the maze several times with our kids and grandkids but not for a couple of years. It is very well thought out, maintained and a good value. I will warn you it's not easy but if you persevere you'll find your way out. Wear good shoes for walking and dress for the weather. If you have any concerns bring your GPS.

I was at once intrigued when I heard there was a "haunted corn maze" that sold out every year for the four days it was open. We signed up and anticipated this event for our last evening while in the Northeast Kingdom. Driving through the dark on the country road prepared us for the isolated scenario that embellishes this event. Once there, we were led to an enclosed wagon and driven to a building where vintage horror shows were playing on a large screen. The anticipation is played well and by the time you actually enter the corridor to the maze you are primed to scream.The corn is towering over your head and there are no lights on your narrow path through the stalks. You must trust your sense of hearing to discern if there is something waiting for you in the corn field, however, often, there is no warning.Scream, I did, and wrenched my partner's arm out of the socket and screamed more. There is a sense of authenticity in this venue as you are alone on a path in nature with others spread thin along the way.You will get your money's worth and I swear all the way back down the country road I thought I saw people coming out of the corn, trees, and any other back drop!

A couple hours spent in the fall sunshine, having a few laughs and walking the entire time. What's not to love? They run an efficient system, the maze is generally excellent every year, and it sure beats stationary entertainment!