Blackberry Farm 

Set upon 54 scenic acres, Blackberry Farm is a living history museum where pioneer life is recreated through educational demonstrations and hands-on fun.
 
A family friendly destination, Blackberry features unique play areas for all ages, live animals, amusement rides, historical exhibits and extensive artifact collections. Admission includes unlimited rides on the train, hay wagon, pedal tractors, paddle boats, carousel and ponies. Highlights include:

  • Adventure Playground: An extensive network of climbing decks, slides, ropes and catwalk-style bridges connecting an array of playhouses. Zip line, too.
  • Discovery Barn: See chickens, sheep, piglets, baby goats and more
  • Pioneer Cabin (1840s): Dutch oven cooking, candle dipping, soap making, heirloom gardens, butter making.
  • Wagner House (1840s): Post-and-beam constructed home from early downtown Aurora
  • Pottery Shop (1850s): Experience facets of 19th century pottery making–fired on site
  • Blacksmith Shop (1900s): Watch the blacksmith at work on our forge.
  • Weaver’s Cabin (1860s): Busy spinners card and spin wool and flax while weavers weave rugs and textiles on antique looms.
  • One-Room Schoolhouse (1880s): See what learning was like for pioneer children.
  • Huntoon House (1890s): Victorian room settings, treadle sewing, quilting, demonstrations and exhibits.
  • Early Streets Museum: Features 12 old-fashioned shops
  • Carriage House: Offers horse-drawn vehicles
  • Picnic Areas: Large, public picnic areas are available throughout the park.
  • Holiday Express: Celebrates the season; weekends in December

Location

100 S. Barnes Road
Aurora, IL
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