A couple weekends ago, we made a last minute trip to visit our local corn maze – Uncle Shuck’s Corn Maze in Dawsonville. Typically, we tend to visit corn maze earlier in the day. But this time, we planned for a sunset visit. We got there with about 20 minutes before the Sunset.
After purchased the tickets, we headed straight to the corn maze. There are other activities you can do around the corn maze but with limit sun light we just had to save that for future trip.
The corn plants are full and tall. I love the the corn field is so green. It’s much better than walking along the brown corn field like we did last year. You can’t really tip-toe or jump to see your way out so you really do need a map or good internal GPS system. Don’t worry they will give you a map with your ticket purchase.
Our first goal is to get to the bridge so that I can take some pictures of the corn maze before dark. Mr. Rojo was doing a great job leading us to the bridge. But I was a bit disappointed at my own skill. I didn’t get any good pictures. Guess we might have to head out there again.
Then, now the real work had just begun. There are 2 corn mazes and each has 6 check points that you have to complete. Each check point has a punch hole (with distinct shape). Once you complete all check points you can return the card to win a grand prize.
We could only complete 5 checkpoints. By that time, the creepy music started to play as they got ready for the Haunted Maze. Plus we were so under-dressed that everyone was freezing for the falling temperature. It was time to head out.
After we got out from the maze, we let the kids check out the kiddie version. I am not sure what kind of vegetable that is but my guess was it’s kudzu. They had fun running through the maze and played a bit before we headed back home.
Next time, I guess we have to plan to arrive a bit earlier to take advantage of other fun activities there. And for a more daring and adventurous family, you can wait till dark and go for the Haunted Maze. I for one, will NEVER do that.
Family Tips:
- Bring jacket or sweater for a drop in temperature during night time
- Bring your flashlight if you plan for a dusk corn maze
- Wear comfortable shoes. This can be a long walk if you don’t really know where you are going
- Bring camel pak or water bottle
- Haunted Maze is extra so if you don’t want to do it, make sure that you tell the cashier up front.
Check out my round up for fun corn mazes around Atlanta at Atlanta With Kid.
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You said you didn’t get any good pics of the corn field. I really liked that first one, thought it was very picturesque. How great that the corn maze stays open so late. Sounds like quite an adventure!
Looks like you had fun, but I have a serious aversion to corn mazes. I think it’s from one too many viewings of those “Children of the Corn” movies. Or fear I’ll never come out.
Wow that’s a really nice looking corn maze. We went in our first corn maze just a couple weekends ago. We were glad we took map.
What fun! I don’t think I’ll do the haunted maze either. But I’ve always wanted to try a corn maze.
This is the perfect outing for this time of year!
LOVE the image of the full moon! You are a talented photographer, Amy!
I love MAZES! Seems like the children (and adults) had a ton of fun!
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