If you want to bring the family to a corn maze this autumn; but your wallet is frightened by the idea -- you've got to drive to the corn maze at Garden's Dream Farm in Enfield, CT.
This is a no-frills corn maze located on a beautiful nursery just over the MA/CT line. And, get this -- it only costs $5/person to visit and kids 5 and under are FREE! You can't ask for a better deal.
When you arrive at the farm at 355 Taylor Road in Enfield, follow the gravel driveway to the parking lot and look for the wooden shed decorated with scarecrows -- this is where you can buy your maze admission tickets and receive your stamp card. There are 12 stamps to collect as you navigate the maze. Once you've paid the entry fee, head to the back of the farm to the cornfield and try your luck.
This is not a huge maze (6 acres) but it took us about an hour to complete. The paths are not as wide or clear as some other corn mazes so I wouldn't recommend a stroller. Also, I would skip this attraction if anyone in your party has mobility or low vision issues. If you have little ones bring a carrier. Bring some water -- I swear every year I forget how hot it can get inside a corn maze on an October afternoon. There are restrooms on site and a cheater exit at the halfway point if someone needs to make a quick getaway back to the restroom while you're trying to solve the maze.
There are small decorations to look for throughout the maze -- garden gnomes, bunny and turtle statues, and a few Halloween decorations scattered about. But nothing scary. This corn maze is safe for all ages. Once you find all twelve stamps you'll reach the grand finale: you get to meet Big Foot himself! Or rather, a wildly decorated Saskwatch statue that makes the hunt worth it. The maze is open daily from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
I highly recommend Garden's Dream if you're looking to enjoy this traditional autumn activity but in a simpler way. There are no other attractions on site besides the beautiful pumpkins, gourds, plants and mums to peruse so it's a quick in and out. It makes for a fun and cheap afternoon out with the family.
I hope you enjoy meeting Big Foot as much as we did! #getoutdoors #supportyourfarmers
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