These Are the Top 5 Sunflower Mazes Near Rockland County

It’s sunflower season, which means it’s the perfect time to visit a sunflower maze near Rockland County, including the popular Sussex County Sunflower Maze! Plus, all of these sunflower mazes are within a 1-hour, 30-minute drive from Nanuet, making them great day trip options for families in Rockland County.

Kids and adults alike have a tough time turning down an outing where you can spend time outside and explore a sunflower maze. Some farms even offer pick-your-own flowers, and—of course—you can snap the perfect Instagram-worthy pictures. Here are five of our favorite sunflower mazes in NY and NJ—all a perfect day trip for Rockland County families.

Sunflower Mazes Near Rockland County

1. Sunflower Valley Farm

366 County Road 12, New Hampton, NY
845-843-9372
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Approximate drive from Nanuet: 50 minutes
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 NJ

1. Alstede Farms

1 Alstede Farms Lane, Chester, NJ
908-879-7189
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Approximate drive from Nanuet: 1 hour, 10 minutes
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: When you're done with the sunflower maze, go peach picking!

 

 

 

 

 

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2. Ort Farms 

25 Bartley Road, Long Valley, NJ
908-876-3351
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Approximate drive from Nanuet: 1 hour, 10 minutes
Hours: Monday-Friday, 10am-5pm; Saturday-Sunday and holidays, 9:30am-5pm. Last entry at 4:30pm. 
Admission: Monday-Friday: $9.95; $7.95 children; admission includes sunflower trail entry, u-cut sunflower field, u-cut flower field, and pick-your-own vegetables. Saturday-Sunday and holidays: $14.95; $12.95 children; admission includes a hayride, sunflower trail entry, u-cut sunflower field, u-cut flower field, and pick-your-own vegetables. 

Get immersed in more than 5 acres of beautiful blooms. Sunflowers bloom here Aug. 10-Sept. 15. Walk the trail and stop by the photo op stations to get some pictures. There’s also a zinnia field here for u-cut and photo ops. Plus, food vendors are on-site during the weekends.

Why we love it: Go on the weekend to enjoy pony rides, train rides, and an apple cannon.

 

 

 

 

 

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