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Location
Best time
Plan your visit for April-October when the farm grounds and trails have extended hours and farm animals are more likely to be active and visible. Winter visits may have limited animal activity.
Visitor tip
The well-maintained trails are the main attraction—plan 1-2 hours for a leisurely nature walk. This is ideal for visitors seeking an escape from urban life and photogenic natural scenery rather than a typical museum experience.
Visitor tip
Families with accessibility needs will find the grounds accommodating (one reviewer with a wheelchair-bound daughter had a great experience). The trails and outdoor areas are designed to showcase nature photography-worthy landscapes.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Living History Farm
- Time Period
- 1880s German farm community
- Admission
- Free
- Highlights
- Hands-on farm chores, livestock, period activities and games
What visitors say
Nice short hike to farm, no animals out today though. The Nature center has some nice educational items about the birds and animals found on the grounds and the trails are well maintained.
Has a real Red Dead Redemption feeling to it. Like you're riding into Rhodes or walking to the barn from the train station. It really is a great place to unwind and become one with nature. I wish I could've bought the chicken hat in…
We are from out of town and my wife and daughter (in a wheelchair) came with me on a business trip. Once the business week was over we went looking for nature in the area to enjoy. This place does not disappoint. The environment…
From 534 Google reviews
Did You Know?
- Free admission to the heritage farm and grounds, with entrance fees only applied to scheduled special events, making it an accessible historical attraction
- Features authentically dressed interpreters who guide visitors through 1880s German farm life and allow participation in period-appropriate family activities and games
- Includes a historic Merkle Cabin and 1880s German farmhouse, with the gift shop located in an old home from the late 1890s-early 1900s era
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