I have taken this trip many times over the last 5-6 years. It shows the students how John Deere got his start. They have a working blacksmith shop and the blacksmith will answer questions and he give demonstrations. You can also bring your lunch and eat here. Our school usually starts the day at Regans home in Dixon before they...
More
John Deere Historic Site, Grand Detour
-
Sign in with Facebook
- Sign in
- Register Now!
- FREE Mobile App
-
Home
- > United States
- > Illinois (IL)
- > Grand Detour
- > Things to Do
- > John Deere Historic Site
All 1 Grand Detour Attractions »
John Deere Historic Site
8393 S. Main St., Grand Detour, IL 61021-9406
815-652-4551
1 visitor photo
Ranked #1 of 1 attractions in Grand Detour
8 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites
Most recent review
- 5 May 2012
Update attraction details
Rockford, Illinois
Contributor
Was this review helpful?
Problem with this review?
Rockford, Illinois
Top Contributor
I like the history and interesting things to look at here.
Was this review helpful?
Problem with this review?
illinois
Senior Contributor
This was very fun for my husband and I to see! He was waiting in line with all the little kids to climb inside the tractors!
Was this review helpful?
Problem with this review?
Freeport, Illinois
Top Contributor
If you like the green machine you have to go. It really has gotten better over time. If you have not gone in the last 10 years you need to go again. It changes with the season and you will kill several hours here. Don't rush through. The guides have so much to say if you just take the time...
More
Was this review helpful?
Problem with this review?
Chicago, Illinois
Top Contributor
This is an interesting tour back in time. The blacksmith was very entertaining and the site was well run and enjoyed by everyone in our party.
Was this review helpful?
Problem with this review?
IL
Contributor
3
people found this review helpful
We went here over Labor Day week-end '07. We were staying at the White Pines Inn and so this was quite close by. Glad we did it as it was one of the nicest historical tours we'd ever done....even our young children enjoyed themselves. It is only $3 per person 12+....definitely worth the price of admission. Not only do you...
More
Was this review helpful?
Problem with this review?
Timbuktu
Top Contributor
Contributor
1-8 of 8 reviews
1
-
Been to John Deere Historic Site? Share your experiences!
-
Owners: What's your side of the story?
If you own or manage John Deere Historic Site, register now for free tools to enhance your listing, attract new reviews, and respond to reviewers.
Manage your listing-
Things to Do (1)
Browse nearby
Hotels around Grand Detour
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
4.0 out of 5, 25 reviewsLast reviewed 18 Apr 2012
-
-
-
-
-
Explore the world
Sightseeing
-
4.5 out of 5, 3,204 reviews
Hotels
- Visit TripAdvisor's international sites:
-
-
About Us |
Write a review |
Careers
| Owners | Help Centre
| Business Listings | DMO/CVB
© 2012 TripAdvisor LLC All rights reserved. TripAdvisor Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Some photos provided by VFM Leonardo.
* TripAdvisor LLC is not a booking agent and does not charge any service fees to users of our site... (more)
We noticed that you're using an unsupported browser. The TripAdvisor website may not display properly.
We support the following browsers: Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox. Mac: Safari.
We support the following browsers: Windows: Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox. Mac: Safari.
TripAdvisor LLC is not responsible for content on external web sites. Taxes, fees not included for deals content.
