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Rarely does anything good come out of a corn maze. OK, well, at least not in the movies. But here in the Lowcountry we have plenty of chances to redeem the scary corn maze and turn it into a fun weekend activity.

Here are three places you can enjoy fall fun with a corn maze and some pumpkins.

Boone Hall Pumpkin Patch

Wind your way through the 8-acre corn maze in the shape of this year’s sponsor logo, Live 5 News. Also available at the pumpkin patch is a jump pillow, a mountain of hay bales, a tire climb and sand pit play area, corn hole toss, goat and rabbit enclosure, tube swings and a rock climbing wall. Also, take a family friendly hayride down Monster Alley showcasing the sillier side of monsters. The Boone Hall Pumpkin Patch is open daily throughout October.

Photo/Legare Farms

Legare Farms Pumpkin Patch

Open each weekend in October, visitors can pick pumpkins and get lost in the 10-acre wax myrtle maze on Johns Island. The traditions of hedge mazes go back thousands of years; several in Europe are 600 to 800 years old, according to the website. Legare Farm claims to have the largest wax myrtle maze in the world. The next largest (7 acres) is in Australia. The maze becomes haunted on Oct. 19 and 20. Other activities include hayrides, horse rides, make-your-own scarecrow factory, fish and turtle feeding and a playground.

Photo/West Farm Corn Maze

West Farm Corn Maze

At this Moncks Corner corn maze, you don’t only have to find your way out of the maze but solve a mystery too. The 6-acre corn maze – designed, mapped and cut by MazePlay – uses the latest GPS technology so you should brush up on your map reading skills to hit all the checkpoints in the maze.

The maze also incorporates FSI: Farm Scene Investigation. Here’s how it works: Farmer Joe is missing. There was an accident, and it appears to be foul play. There are seven farm animal suspects for you to investigate. Collect the evidence to find the weapon and the location where the crime took place. You will find six location scenes within the corn maze. At each location you will find an animal and a tool to eliminate as a suspect and a weapon. Punch your card to keep track of your clues.

The West Farm Corn Maze is open Friday through Nov. 4 (Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays only). There’s also a scarecrow-themed 2.8-mile corn maze and a small, .3-mile maze in the shape of a pumpkin for little visitors. Other activities include a pumpkin barn, children’s play area, farm zoo and hayride.

Did we miss any great pumpkin patches or corn mazes? Do you have a favorite?

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Spring in Charleston, SC is an amazing time of year to visit. The flowers are blooming and the weather is mild and sunny. For more info, check-out our spring guide to Charleston here: https://travelerofcharleston.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-springtime-in-charleston/

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Our 10 Favorite Summer Activities in Charleston

Fall is one of the best times to visit. The weather cools down a bit and the skies are typically blue and clear. In addition there are many great events, festivals and the large crowds of summer have gone back to school or work. For more info on visiting in the fall, checkout this article: https://travelerofcharleston.com/charleston-12-things-to-do-fall/

There are so many great things to do that it’s difficult to narrow the list down. This article does a great job with figuring out the must do things to do in Charleston

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The consensus is a minimum of 3-days is needed to settle in and experience Charleston. For instance, many people take 2 days exploring downtown and another day visiting sites outside of downtown such as the plantations, Angel Oak Tree or beaches. Checkout this page for a list of tours and attractions: 

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Downtown Charleston was made for walking and for sure one of the best way to soak up and experience the history first-hand. This article goes over getting around Charleston with and without a car as well: 

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We’re of course partial to Charleston, but here’s the truth. There are many similarities however there are some differences in our opinion: 

  • Both cities are historic and beautiful. 
  • Both cities are extremely walkable. Savannah, with it’s park-like squares maybe more walkable than Charleston. 
  • Charleston has a more established and food scene with many more options. 
  • Charleston has better hotels and shopping.
  • Both cities have equally good tours.
  • Charleston has better beach options. Savannah has Tybee which is great, however it’s 1 beach vibe versus Charleston which has 3 beaches with different vibes. Checkout this Charleston beach guide article: https://travelerofcharleston.com/guide-charlestons-beaches/
  • In Savannah you can walk with alcoholic beverages on the street. This is not allowed in Charleston. This can be good or bad depending on your stance. 
  • Savannah is more affordable.
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