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North Carolina Corn Maze Named One Of USA Today’s 10 Best

I love the Fall and anything ‘agritainment.’ That’s what we call pumpkin patches and corn mazes, etc. And, a North Carolina corn maze was recently named among the top 10…

children playing in a corn maze as we learn about this north carolina corn maze named as one of the best in the country
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I love the Fall and anything 'agritainment.' That's what we call pumpkin patches and corn mazes, etc. And, a North Carolina corn maze was recently named among the top 10 corn mazes by USA Today. Let's find out more about it and how to visit.

North Carolina Corn Maze History And Offerings

It's none other than Hubb's Farm near Clinton, North Carolina. According to their website, John and Tammy Peterson started Hubb's in 2008 to create a family friendly destination for everyone. It's located in Sampson County, about an hour from Raleigh. And, it's named for Tammy's father whose nickname was 'Hubb.'

So, if you're looking for all things Fall, pumpkin patches, corn mazes, hay rides, live farm animals, food, photo ops and more, Hubb's Farm is the spot. And, they're under way as of September 28. The opening was delayed by a week due to heavy rains.

This North Carolina corn maze landing on USA Today's 10 best list hosts events throughout the year as well. There's Easter activities, Summer visits, birthday parties as well as group and private events available. But, Fall is really what many associate with Hubb's Farm. And, they're excited to unveil the tribute to Toby Keith. And, his corn maze wouldn't be complete without his trademark red Solo cup.

Hours Of Operation For This North Carolina Corn Maze

If you're looking to visit, here are the hours of this North Carolina corn maze:

Wed-Fri 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Saturdays in October 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Saturdays in Nov 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Sundays 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Tuesdays and other times and dates may be reserved for large groups, public schools and special events.

So, check their website to plan your trip and buy tickets. But, whatever you do, make sure to give this North Carolina corn maze a try this season to see why USA Today readers named it among the 10 best corn mazes in the country.

One of the Top 10 Corn Mazes In The Country Is In South Carolina

There aren’t many things more fun than corn mazes, and it turns out one of the best ones in the country is right down the road in South Carolina. Our sister station in Fayetteville brought this to our attention and being just a short drive away we had to share! This list is according to USA Today’s 10 Best team. USA Today readers helped to pick out the best places to escape reality and get lost in the giant corn stalks.

“Each autumn, farms across the country transform their cornfields into interactive mazes, perfect for a fall family outing,” USA Today said in their rankings. “There are more than 500 of these mazes across the nation, but our readers have helped us narrow it down to 10 of the most exemplary, both for the quality of the maze itself and for the wealth of other activities that are offered.”

We’ve got plenty of great corn mazes locally too if that's your kind of fall family fun! You don’t have to drive all the way to Anderson, South Carolina for the fun but it will be worth it if you do! The top corn mazes are spread throughout the country, not just in the famous “corn” states. From California to Maine, and Michigan to South Carolina everywhere is represented on this list.

So let’s take a closer look at the top 10 corn mazes across the country, according to USA Today’s 10 Best, including the one down in Anderson, South Carolina.

No. 1: Treworgy Family Orchards - Levant, Maine

No. 2: Devine's Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch - Harrodsburg, Kentucky

No. 3: Cherry Crest Adventure Farm - Ronks, Pennsylvania

No. 4: Davis Mega Maze - Sterling, Massachusetts

No. 5: Denver Downs Farm - Anderson, South Carolina

No. 6: Great Vermont Corn Maze - Danville, Vermont

No. 7: Exploration Acres - Lafayette, Indiana

No. 8: Cool Patch Pumpkins - Dixon, California

No. 9: Maze Craze - New Springfield, Ohio

No. 10: Cornbelly's - Lehi, Utah

Debbie Nance is the afternoon co-host along with her husband on "The Charlie and Debbie Show" at WSOC, Country 1037 in Charlotte, North Carolina. She has been with the station for 18 years. Debbie is a CMA Award winner for Radio Personality of the Year. And, she has worked in radio for 40 years. Before her current afternoon position, Debbie spent more than a decade as co-host on morning shows in several markets across the Southeast. As a content creator for Country 1037, Debbie writes articles about food, new restaurants in the Carolinas and travel experiences.