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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

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


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

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

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

Things to do near Nebraska City, NE