naper settlement (naperville= or blackberry farm (aurora) (Gurnee: school, outlet malls)

[Franceclaire]

my sister will come in april with her 3 children (10,8,4). I would likre ti visit with her one of these two "parks".

Which one of this park will be the best for kids and parents. A little bit of history and fun together??

thank you for your advice

[Sarah H.]

My daughter's school recently had a field trip to the Naper Settlement. She's 11. She enjoyed it and learned a lot. Google it to see what there is to do because her class had an arranged tour so it's probably different than what an individual family can do. I was thinking of taking her back with my two younger children this summer. There's a website but I don't have the exact name- sorry.

I've never been to Blackberry Farm so no help there. What about Lamb's Farm in Gurnee? It's a fun and easy outing. There's also Great America and the outlet malls up there but sounds like you're looking for something more educational.

Have fun with your sister.

[purplesky]

Skip Lamb's Farm unless it's on a weekend where they have a "kids'" weekend with inflatables set up. There's only a small petting zoo and train ride for kids there.

Naper Settlement is educational but interesting. I haven't been to Blackberry Farm yet, but here is the website. Blackberry Farm | Fox Valley Park District

[sgresident]

blackberry farm in aurora is not too far from me! they have a nice train ride, pony rides and a carousel. plus, the history stuff. I have not been there in a while, however..my kids are older now. you should definitely look it up online. I think the kids would enjoy it.

[Franceclaire]

thanks but blackberry farm is closed until the May......so I will go to Naper settlement.

[aiwei]

You should consider SciTech Museum in down town Aurora. Fun stuff all over the building and hands-on too.

[purplesky]

If the weather is bad, the Dupage Children's Museum in downtown Naperville is also fun.