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Nebraska City, Nebraska

1. APPLE VARIETIES: -- Lodi late - July 15 to 30
-- Wealthy - Aug. 1 to 15
-- Summer Glow - Aug. 15 to 30
-- Ozark Gold - Sept. to 20
-- Jonathan - Sept. 10 to Oct. 20
-- Red Delicious - Sept. 20 to Oct. 30
-- Golden Delicious - Sept. 20 to Oct. 20
-- Grimes Golden - Sept. 25 to Oct. 20
-- Idared - Oct. 1 to Oct. 15
-- Secor / Winesap / Rome Beauty - Oct. 5 to Nov. 1
New Varieties include: Gala, Jonagold, Empire, Honey Crisp, Enterprise, and Blushing Gold, Braeburn, Fuji

2. CHERRY SEASON - Around June 25 or 28 to completion

3. OPERATING HOURS - Arbor Day to Mid-June, Fri. & Sat. 10-5, Sun 12-5;
Mid-June to Min-Sept & Nov. 1-Thanksgiving, Mon.-Sat 9-5, Sun. 10-5;
Mid-Sept. thru Oct. Mon.-Fri. 9-5, Sat. & Sun. 9-6.

4. NUMBER OF PRODUCTION ACRES - 10 acres in cherries, 50 in apples, 4 in squash and pumpkins, and 7 in vegetables.

5. SUMMER SEASON - Honey, Cherry Cider, Apple Cider, Jams, Butters, Popcorn, Applesauce, Sorghum, Syrups, Muffin Mixes, and in Season Vegetables.

Number production acres - 10 acres in cherries, 50 in apples, 4 in squash and pumpkins, and 7 in vegetables. Operating hours - Arbor Day to Mid-June, Fri. & Sat. 10-5, Sun 12-5; Mid-June to Mid-Sept. and Nov. 1 - Thanksgiving, Mon.-Sat. 9-5, Sat. and Sun. 9-6.

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Missouri River Basin Lewis and Clark Interpretive

The focus will be on more than 400 scientific discoveries of flora (178 plants) and fauna, (122 animals) made at President Thomas Jeffersons direction on their historic Corps of Discovery Journey from 1803-1806.

Nebraska City, NE Tours

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

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

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

Otoe County Courthouse

This two-story, Georgian brick structure is the oldest public building in the state of Nebraska still in use. The building was completed in 1865 when Otoe County was formed and Nebraska City named the county seat. Inside, several photos and displays portray the building's history.

Nebraska City, NE Historic Courthouses

Things to do near Nebraska City, NE

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