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Historic Wagner Farm is a farm in Glenview, IL.

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This 18-acre Historic Wagner Farm in Glenview, Illinois, offers a unique blend of rural charm and educational experiences. Visitors can explore the farm's historic buildings, gardens, and animal exhibits, and enjoy seasonal events and activities.

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Google: 4.8/5

Yelp: 4.5/5

TripAdvisor: 4.7/5

Facebook: 4.9/5

Thumbtack: 4.6/5

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Eli Polistchuk
Eli Polistchuk -Local Guide
3 months ago
Historic Wagner Farm in Glenview, IL, is a charming and educational experience for all ages. The farm offers a unique glimpse into the history of farming with beautifully preserved barns, vintage equipment, and friendly farm animals. It’s a great place for kids to learn about...Read More
Emily G
Emily G -Local Guide
4 years ago
Experience the last working farm in cook county as part of the Glenview Park District at Wagner Farm. In the spring summer and fall, enjoy seeing multiple animals living on the farm. Watch cows being milked in the milk parlor at specified times or see...Read More
kristina kopka
kristina kopka -Local Guide
2 months ago
Cutest party ever! We had our son’s 5th class birthday party here and 10/10 recommend. All of these little kids were so happy and well entertained. They couldn’t believe my son’s party was AT A FARM! Per the kids “not like a stinky boring...Read More
Anna
Anna -Local Guide
4 months ago
I have come here when my daughter's were little.It was way,way better.You can see the animals up close and even pet them.Today the only thing I see up close it's chicken, The barn was close,there use to be very friendly cats you...Read More
Samantha “Bidi” Allababidi
Samantha “Bidi” Allababidi -Local Guide
6 months ago
The historic Wagner Farm is a great place to visit with children of all ages. A well maintained farm with animals that are well cared for. Entry is free as is parking. There is a children’s play area and corn hole(bring your own bags). Don’t...Read More
Nima Jahedi
Nima Jahedi -Local Guide
a year ago
We love it here. We stroll to the farm on a daily basis in the summer. Our son love seeing the hens, cows and horses. Occasionally he gets to touch them and it’s very neat to see his reactions to animals. The farm and park...Read More
So Ho
So Ho -Local Guide
3 years ago
What's not to love about this Wagner Farm?! After visiting other farms in the north/ northwestern suburbs, Wagner's farm feels so much moreorganic to m e. While Zebras, Camels and Giraffes are awesome to see up close, and pony rides are fun for the kids,...Read More
Theresa Humanicki
Theresa Humanicki -Local Guide
a year ago
The Wagner Farm is right here in Cook County and only 5 miles from northwest Chicago. It's an actually working farm and love to visit the animals. The host a great farmer's market during the summer. I bought evergreen roping and wreaths for the holidays...Read More
Marion Rivot
Marion Rivot -Local Guide
2 months ago
Nice little farm, with chicken, pigs, a veal, horses and cows. You can see them milk the cows in the morning and at 4pm. The animals are friendly and you can pet most of them when they come close.They have a playground, which is nice...Read More
mehveen ahmed
mehveen ahmed -Local Guide
a year ago
Came here for a quick farm fix. It was decent for a small farm. They had plenty of tractors to sit on. There was a cut historical building where we learned lots of cool things. They also had a farmers market that ended at 12...Read More
Arthur R
Arthur R -Local Guide
6 years ago
Love this place! Farm animals on postures include horses, cows, pigs, goats, chickens. There is a museum section with real antique store, horse buggy and more. Puzzles, games, educational displays, indoor silo with stairs to second level, small shop and restrooms. Outdoors are tractors and...Read More
Steven McElyea
Steven McElyea
6 years ago
Chantal Fusco
Chantal Fusco -Local Guide
a year ago
This place is awesome for kids who love farm animals/tractors. My daughter thoroughly enjoyed everything from the animals to the park and their indoor area which includes a store, a playstore, picking "eggs" from hens, and drawing on a chalk cow. Haha. Definitely can spend...Read More
Paulina Kordasiewicz
Paulina Kordasiewicz -Local Guide
a year ago
Disappointed, there's not much to do here. The farm does not have many animals, only a cow and chickens. Playground ok for smaller children. We bought two tickets for the wagon ride, we couldn't use it because my son is terrified of horses, and the...Read More
Mitchell Pritsker
Mitchell Pritsker -Local Guide
2 years ago
I used to go here with my family and I always enjoyed going here. I became a regular visitor. They always keep the barn clean, and full of activities. They even used to have an ice cream parlor! They also have a gift shop for...Read More
Lenora Brown
Lenora Brown -Local Guide
3 years ago
A working farm just outside the city limits! Wagner Farm is a great place to bring the kids. Take a look inside the open chicken coop, walk around and enjoy the horses and general store or go inside for a tour of the inner-workings of...Read More
Mary Hershey
Mary Hershey -Local Guide
2 years ago
We've loved Wagner Farm through the years with kids, but today as empty nesters we visited the Farmhouse for a special Festive Farmhouse activity. Kids would love it, but as adults we had a great time touring and hearing stories about the historic home, drinking...Read More
Astrid D
Astrid D -Local Guide
8 years ago
This is always a nice place to stop with my kids. They have these two gorgeous horses and the kids can get up close with the cows and watch them eating and grazing. They love to stop by the chickens and it seats just about...Read More
Mohammed Azam Hussain
Mohammed Azam Hussain -Local Guide
6 years ago
So much to love about this farm - my kids love visiting the animals and tromping around the farm in the fresh air. The kids enjoy the hands-on exhibits in the visitor center as well. There are picnic tables throughout so pack some lunch...Read More
Spiritous
Spiritous -Local Guide
6 years ago
This place blew my expectations away. We live about an hour and a half away and the main house that does tours was scheduled to be open thay day, so when we arrived and they were closed you could imagine my disappointment. But that’s where...Read More
Stuart Conover
Stuart Conover -Local Guide
8 years ago
Went here with my wife and 2 sons as a family outing day. The three year old "didn't want to go to a farm" when we were half way there but absolutely had the time of his life. A perfect little weekend retreat in being...Read More
Winetka Firtzleng
Winetka Firtzleng
9 years ago
What a wonderful place!A great opportunity to show my kids what a unique and special is to be a farmer.We had a blast painting a cow and got some ice cream also we enjoyed how they milked a cow right in front of us!BEST PART...Read More
Todor Krecu
Todor Krecu -Local Guide
8 years ago
If you have young kids, this is a nice way to spent a few hours. There no entrance fee and there is parting across the street. They have several animals that you can see like chickens, horses, sheep, pigs, etc.The best part is the ice...Read More
Jon Levell (Chicagojon2016)
Jon Levell (Chicagojon2016) -Local Guide
8 years ago
What's not to like about cows 15-20 minutes away from the North side of the city. Also draft horses, chickens, getting to explain what a barn cat is, & seasonal activities/sales for mothers day, halloween, etc.The museum area seemed a little bland/static from my...Read More
Stephanie “The Chicago Mom”
Stephanie “The Chicago Mom” -Local Guide
4 years ago
Only cause it’s a tiny lil’ place but a free great way to burn up and run around hour before nap time. They have chickens and a little red tractor out front for pics the parking lot is free as well across the street. They...Read More
Dennis Pope
Dennis Pope -Local Guide
4 years ago
I understand that this place is free but free does not equal to unsafe for children. They have a large apple model where children can pull out slices. First some of the slices can get completely out crushing children playing with that thing, second they...Read More
Chuck Mall
Chuck Mall
7 years ago
Hidden Treasure - a working farm from around the 1900s-1940s with vegetables growing in the garden, farm equipment, a barn with animals, a typical house of the era and a museum. The Wagner home is especially interesting because you can see what kind of living...Read More
Hailey Hoaglund
Hailey Hoaglund
6 years ago
Don't lie to your children - My parents brought me to a place like this when I was little. I'll admit, I had fun. But they told me the animals were happy and healthy and we didn't talk about that they'd be murdered....Read More
Nideleaa
Nideleaa -Local Guide
6 years ago
This place is supposed to be safe home for farm animals,they are supposed to receive great care.Unfortunately the truth is totally different.The cows have no barn,snow,cold,rain,they are expected for all kind of weather without any shelter.The pigs,sheep are raised to be sold for slaughter...Read More
Nippersink Clubhouse
Nippersink Clubhouse
10 years ago
Quietly the Original grass root community group founded in 1991 by Glenview Resident Mike Luxem which spearhead the organization COWS ~ Citizens Organized for WagnerS into a 7 year outreach campaign to help educate the Taxpayers of The Village of Glenview the importance of Preserving...Read More

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