Fremont, California
Ardenwood Historic Farm is a working farm in Fremont that preserves the agricultural history of the region from the late 19th century. It features a Victorian mansion and heritage crops.
Patterson House (Victorian mansion); horse-drawn train rides; monarch butterfly overwintering site; farm animals.
Tour the Patterson House; ride the train; see the farm animals; look for monarch butterflies (winter); attend the Harvest Festival.
Year-round; special events in October and December.
Admission fee required.
Picnic areas, restrooms, visitor center, farmyard.
Check the schedule for train rides and house tours; great for families with young children.
Coyote Hills Regional Park; Don Edwards NWR.