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Nebraska City, Nebraska

  • Kimmel Orchard

    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...
    Kimmel Orchard
  • Union Orchard

    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. Union Orchard

Attractions and Upcoming Events

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

Taylor - Wessel - Brickel House
(Nelson House)

The Taylor - Wessel - Bickel House is one of the oldest homes in the state and the finest example of Greek Revival Architecture. In the late 1850

Nebraska City, NE Museums

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

Arbor Lodge State Historical Park & Arboretum

A 52-room mansion that belonged to J. Sterling Morton, Founder of Arbor Day. Many of the family's original pieces fill the home. The Carriage house displays carriages used by the family. Walking trails wind through the grounds.

Nebraska City, NE Arboretums

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

Things to do near Nebraska City, NE

Dahlgreen Hall

This building was erected to house the Nuckoll's County Historical Society horse-drawn machinery. A building was needed to s...

Branched Oak Swimming

Two designated swimming beaches and associated picnic areas are located in Area #6 on Liebers Point and Area #10 on the lake'...