Fall Things to Do in Charlotte NC

Wachovia Updated- And Things To Do This Weekend

October 10th, 2008 Categories: Charlotte Business, Things To Do Charlotte

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Here is a great update on Homearama 2008.

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Fall Things to Do in Charlotte NC by Kelli Robinson

I’m always amazed how swiftly summer ends and fall begins. You’ll hear my love of the fall season in the posts I’ll be writing. I hope you’re encouraged to explore all that a Western North Carolina fall has to offer, because there is a lot.

Speaking of amazing, let’s start with the Amazing Maize Maze, located at Historic Rural Hill in Huntersville. Rural Hill itself is a beautiful 265 acre historic farm offering many activities like walking trails, guided tours, historical educational programs, and special events througout the year. While visiting, you easily forget that you are 15 minutes from a major city! Bookmark Rural Hill in your “things to do” favorites list, checking it throughout the year for different activities.

In the meantime, back to “the Maze.” A corn field is planted and grown, from which a seven acre maze is cut. Each year, a different maze is created, so your experience is never the same. Like any maze, the goal is the same but certainly not simple: Start at the entrance and find your way to the exit. There are clues throughout the maze to help you reach the exit. Believe me when I say, this maze is challenging for anyone, but especially for those who lack patience or have no sense of adventure!! The diligent ones complete the maze in 45 minutes. Some may need 90 minutes to reach the exit. Others - like my family - may never reach the end. But no worries - I’m not writing this post from the heart of the maze. If you reach the point you’re ready to throw in the towel, just wave the gigantic “flag of surrender” you’re handed at the beginning, and spotters watching the maze from the lookout bridge will come to bail you out.

Our family outing could have easily turned into a “are we having fun yet?” chaotic meltdown. I’m not sure I recommend the Amazing Maize Maze for very small kids (perhaps ages 6 and above is best). Seeing row after row of corn gets a bit weary. For the little ones, Rural Farms provides a knee-high hay maze that is so easy to complete the kids end up running through it more than once (bonus - immediate nap on the drive home!). But the Amazing Maize Maze is a great family outing with older kids who understand the concepts of clues and teamwork. For this reason, schools, youth groups, and even office staffs use it as a fun team building exercise.

Okay, so my little warriors surrendered to the maze after 30 minutes. We still had a blast. The kids enjoyed the mini-maze, old tractors, and animals. My husband and I enjoyed a family day in the bright sun and crisp fall air.

What to Know Before You Go:

Hours: Thursdays through Sundays 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. from now until November 2, 2008

Admission: $10 Adults 18 and older; $7.00 Children ages 5-17; Free for kids under age 4

Dress: Wear comfortable clothes and shoes

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