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Nebraska City, Nebraska

(Started in 1890's by the University of Nebraska.)

1. APPLE VARIETIES
-- Jonathon - Sept.
-- Winesap - Sept. to Late Oct.
-- Red & Yellow Delicious - Late Sept.
-- Turley - Oct. 1 to Oct. 15
-- Jonagold - newly planted
-- Blushing Golden - newly planted
-- Honey Crisp - newly planted

2. NO CHERRIES

3. OPERATING HOURS: 10 to 6 seven days a week July 5 through 3rd week of Nov.

4. NUMBER OF PRODUCTION ACRES - Approximately 6,750 trees, 4 acres of watermelon, 5 1/2 acres of pumpkins, 4 acres of various gourds and 12 acres of sweet corn. Also peaches, cantaloupe, squash and Indian corn when in season.

5. ADDITIONAL TREES INCLUDE - cherry, apple and raspberry apple cider, honey, jams, jellies, sorghum, popcorn, caramel apples, and various baked goods. Funnel cakes on Sat. & Sun. Dining area & playland for kids.

Attractions and Upcoming Events

G.A.R. Hall

The Grand Army Republic offered membership to all military personal who served in the Union Army from 1861 to 1865. The purpose was to provide camaraderie for the veterans and support for the widows and orpans of the union soldiers. The G.A.R. Hall in Nebraska City was just one of close to 100

Nebraska City, NE Museums

Old Freighters Museum

On July 20, 1804, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark set foot on the gently sloped banks of what is now known as Nebraska City and considered it an "ideal site for a future city." About 40 years later, the original Fort Kearny was built at this spot.

Nebraska City, NE Museums

Wildwood Historic Home and Art Barn

When Jasper Ware, an early Nebraska City banker took his wife, Ellen Kinney, to the west edge of town, pointed out the heavily wooded area south of Arbor Lodge, and said he wanted to build her a country home on the site, she responded, "Oh Jasper, I couldn't live in these wild woods!"

Nebraska City, NE Museums

Table Creek Golf Course

Enjoy a challenging 18-hole round of golf at Nebraska City's own Table Creek Golf Course. Enjoy full dining at Table Creek'

Nebraska City, NE Golf Courses

River Country Nature Center

Visitors are invited to take a walk on the wild side at the River County Nature Center. More than 400 preserved specimen of birds, fish, mammals, amphibians, and reptiles are on display at the center. The wildlife displayed are native to Nebraska, including a new Nebraska Albino Animal Display.

Nebraska City, NE Museums

Things to do near Nebraska City, NE

Historic Forty-Niner Trail

During the 19th century the United States underwent a dramatic westward expansion, but perhaps no single event stimulated thi...