Minnesota’s Only Hemp Maze is a Must-Visit this Fall in SE Minnesota

It's that time of year when Minnesota families start heading out to pick apples, hit up fall festivals, and explore corn mazes. But there's a very unique type of maze in southeast Minnesota, not too far from Rochester, MN, that you should definitely check out this fall.

If you drive Highway 52 north of Rochester, you've probably seen this maze before. It's The Hemp Maze at Willow's Keep Farm!

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Hemp Maze in Zumbrota, MN

The Hemp Maze is open from July through October every year. In October, they get all decorated for Spooky Season, of course, and the farm also puts on Fright at the Farm, a haunted farm experience. So if you're not into scary stuff, make sure you go during the daytime!

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The Hemp Maze is just like a corn maze, except it's super tall hemp. There's a path through the field; it'll try to confuse you and bring you to dead ends sometimes, and the goal is to get out on the other end.

What is Hemp Used For?

On top of being able to goof around and try to find your way out of the Hemp Maze, they also provide a lot of education about hemp in Minnesota.

I think hemp is commonly misunderstood, so having something like this in southeast Minnesota is awesome. Some things that hemp can be used for include building materials, food, clothing, and healing.

When Minnesota's Hemp Maze is Open

If you'd like to check out the Hemp Maze, they're open weekdays 11 AM - 6:30 PM, Saturdays 11 AM - 5 PM, and Sundays Noon - 5 PM.

Last I saw, entry to the maze is $6 per person. Also, make sure you come prepared and wear closed-toed shoes. It is a farm field that you're walking on, after all. There are also some fun games to play during your time at the maze.

If you want to learn even more about hemp and its uses in Minnesota, they offer a Hemp Farm Tour. Tickets are $15 per person and are done by appointment only. That $15 ticket, by the way, gets you into the maze, so you don't have to pay another $6 to do that.

On top of the fun mazes that you can check out in the fall, there are plenty of other reasons that fall in Minnesota is awesome. Keep scrolling to check it out and see if you agree!