These Are the Top 7 Sunflower Mazes in NJ, CT, & Long Island

It’s sunflower season, which means sunflower mazes are blooming across our area! These bright and cheery blooms are as warm and inviting as the sweet summer sun. With brilliant yellow petals, also known as “rays,” sunflowers have an unmistakable sun-like appearance that has made them a crowd favorite, especially in the summer months.

Kids and adults alike have a tough time turning down an outing where you can explore a sunflower maze or tackle a trail of sunflowers. You can also often pick your own flowers and of course get the perfect Instagram-worthy pictures. Here are a few of our favorite sunflower mazes in NJ, Long Island, and CT.

Sunflower Mazes on Long Island

Waterdrinker Family Farm and Garden 

663 Wading River Road, Manorville
631-878-8653
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Hours: daily, 9am-5pm
Admission: $15; free for children younger than 2. Admission includes access to sunflower fields, barnyard animals, mini golf, tractor pedal cars, wooden playland, photo op spots, and obstacle course.

Near the North Fork, this sunflower maze is brand-new. When you’re done, say hello to the barnyard pals or let your future farmer ride on some new John Deere tractors. Practice your putt-putt skills on the 9-hole mini-golf course. If your kid dreams of being a pirate, a monster truck driver or a train conductor, leave time to play at the wooden playland.

Why we love it: The farm welcomes selfies, family photos, dog photos (just bring a leash), and whatever other kind of photo you can imagine.

 

 

 

 

 

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Sunflower Mazes in NY

Sunflower Valley Farm

366 County Road 12, New Hampton
845-843-9372
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Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 10am-4:30pm
Admission: Monday-Friday: $10; $5 children ages 5-12; free for children younger than 5. Saturday-Sunday and holidays $12; $5 children ages 5-12; free for children younger than 5. Includes 3 free pick-your-own sunflowers (bring your own cutter).

Be sure your phone is charged! These fields are a sunflower maze full of photo ops. When you’re done, check out the hay bale characters and enjoy a picnic lunch.

Why we love it: They also have a petting farm and face painting for the kids.

 

 

 

 

 

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Sunflower Mazes in CT

Lyman Orchards

105 South St., Middlefield
860-349-6000
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Hours: Daily, 9am-5pm; last tickets sold and entry for the day is 4:30pm.
Admission: $10; $6 children ages 4-12; free for children ages 3 and younger. $1 for every ticket sold is donated to Connecticut Children’s Medical Center.

Enjoy Connecticut’s original sunflower maze, now in its 15th year of operation. This 3-acre maze houses more than 350,000 yellow, orange, and red sunflowers. During your walk, which takes about 30 minutes, you’ll see butterflies and yellow finches with the surrounding orchard hills as your scenic backdrop.

Why we love it: The maze has raised nearly $150,00 for Connecticut Children’s Medical Center.

 

 

 

 

 

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Sunflower Mazes in NJ

Alstede Farms

1 Alstede Farms Lane, Chester
908-879-7189
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Hours: Through October: daily, 9am-6pm; last admission is at 5pm (subject to change since crops are weather dependent).
Admission: Visiting the sunflower trail is included with your pick-your-own admission. Varies based on which pick-your-own you’re doing.

Traverse the Blooming Giants Sunflower Trail to see these giant beauties up close while capturing the perfect photo as a keepsake. The sunflower trail is open every day in season, typically July through October. Subject to change as crops are weather dependent.

Why we love it: Check it out in the fall for pumpkin picking.

 

 

 

 

 

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