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Exploration Acres
4.7 ★★★★★ 953 Google reviews · Barn wedding venue in Lafayette, Indiana
Family fun center with an 18-acre corn maze, hay rides, seasonal pumpkins & a rustic country store.
Plan your tour
- Phone (765) 296-2863
- Website explorationacres.com — most venues book tours right on their site
The setting
“If you’re looking for a charming and peaceful outdoor experience, the Tulip Garden in Lafayette is a must-visit.”
Amenities couples mention
“We rented a fire pit for the day so we had a home base- we had 5 families and a carry in and everyone had fun.”
What couples say again and again
“Exploration Acres is truly a magical place for the young and the life-experienced alike!”
“EXPLORATION ACRES is a well ran, very clean, family oriented organization.”
From the reviews
If you can, go here at least once in your life! What do they have? SUPER large and awesome corn maze, HUGE pumpkin patch, fun mini-games for families and friends, small vendors with super yummy coffee / apple cider / chai / hot cocoa (even slushies!
10/08/22 visited during Saturday evening for The first time with a large group and had a great time . Very affordable , lots of different activities especially for kids , pumpkin selection was amazing , lol see photos , the maze has lots of trails and even a scavenger hunt type activity , use the map to use unique…
This is a great place for families to get away from the hustle of the city. They have quite a few activities for children, including a tube slide, hay tunnels, sand box, trike riding, and hay rides. It's not a bad way to spend an afternoon. They also go all out on their theming.
Awesome place to spend 2-3 hours. This year they had 4 zombie themed corn mazes. Two of which were short and the other two long. They had check points after every interval with exciting discounts for stores in Lafayette and West Lafayette. Food trucks and children's play areas are also there.
Getting married at Exploration Acres
Exploration Acres comes up for weddings — confirmed on their own site. Two things make the tour worth the drive. First, see it at the time of day you'd actually get married — a barn that glows at golden hour can feel very different at noon, and you'll want to walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring your real questions: the rain plan (where does the ceremony move?), the catering and bar policy, the music curfew, and exactly what's included with the rental — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Popular dates at barn venues book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.
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