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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

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

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

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

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

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

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...