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Blackberry Farm

100 South Barnes Road
630-897-0516

Blackberry Farm is a living history museum where pioneer life is re-created through educational demonstrations and hands-on fun. Admission to Blackberry Farm includes unlimited rides on the train, hay wagon, pedal tractors, paddle boats, carousel and ponies.

Adventure Playground: An extensive network of climbing decks, slides, ropes and catwalk-style bridges connecting an array of playhouses on multiple levels with zip line

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): Visit P.H. Smith’s Shop and experience many 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 our antique looms

One-Room Schoolhouse (1880s): See what learning was like for children in the classroom

Huntoon House (1890s): Victorian room settings, treadle sewing, quilting, demonstrations and exhibits

Early Streets Museum: Features 12 old-fashioned shops

Carriage House: Offers horsedrawn vehicles

Picnic Areas: Several public picnic areas are available throughout the park

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