If you’re ready to trade NYC’s concrete jungle for a maze of actual corn, this New Jersey farm has just the fall adventure for you.
About two hours from the city, Stony Hill Farms is home to a sprawling 10-acre corn maze, where winding paths, misleading turns, and elevated bridges can keep you wandering for up to three hours. With a new theme every year and games hidden throughout the maze, it’s the kind of autumn day trip that turns a simple stroll into a full-blown mission to find your way out — and maybe question your sense of direction along the way.
Get lost in a 10-acre corn maze
Located at Stony Hill Farms in Chester, New Jersey, the giant Maze Quest Corn Maze invites visitors to navigate 10 acres of winding pathways, dead ends, and confusing turns. Several bridges connect different sections of the maze, adding another layer to the adventure as you try to figure out which route will finally lead you to the exit.
Before entering, visitors watch a short video explaining how to navigate the maze and play the games scattered throughout. Along the way, you can also learn fun facts tied to that year’s theme, making the experience part puzzle, part outdoor adventure.
And if you start to feel like you’ll be wandering among the corn forever, don’t panic. Maze Masters are available to help visitors who need a little direction. Just don’t try to make your own shortcut through the crops — cutting through the corn can get you removed from the maze.
Plan to spend a few hours exploring
This isn’t necessarily a quick walk through the fields.
Depending on your route and how easily you find your way, the maze can take anywhere from one to three hours to complete.
And if you get hungry during your visit, stop by the farm market for snacks and drinks to keep your fall adventure going.
Visit Stony Hill Farms this fall
Stony Hill Farms is located at 15 North Road in Chester, New Jersey, making it a potential fall day trip for New Yorkers looking to get out of the city for a few hours.
The farm’s Fun Park offers tickets for its seasonal attractions, including the corn maze. Be sure to check the official website for current admission prices, opening hours, and availability before setting out. The last tickets are sold one hour before closing, so plan to arrive with plenty of time to explore.
Where: Stony Hill Farms, 15 North Road, Chester, NJ 07930
Official website: stonyhillfarms.com
Whether you’re determined to beat the maze in record time or simply want an excuse to spend a crisp autumn day outdoors, this 10-acre New Jersey attraction offers a memorable way to get into the fall spirit. Just remember to keep your bearings — and maybe let someone else take the lead at the next fork in the path.