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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

Union Orchard

(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

Nebraska City, NE Recreation

Farmers Bank & Trust Co.

The Nebraska City Post Office, built in 1886, was a Richardson style building that would attract anyone's attention. Roughly around the same time, Farmers Bank and Trust Company was established. The bank was the only locally owned bank in Nebraska City at the time.

After nearly 100

Nebraska City, NE Historic Buildings

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


John Brown's Cave

The log home of Allen Mayhew is the oldest-known cabin in Nebraska and an important piece of American history. The cabin was built in 1850 and houses furnishings typical of the pioneer homes. Allen Mayhew, his wife, and their six sons lived in the cabin, along with John Henry Kagi, Mrs. Mayhew'

Nebraska City, NE Museums

Things to do near Nebraska City, NE

Blakes Antique Soda Fountain

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John Falter Park

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