Top 19 things to do and attractions in Nebraska City

Had a great day at the farm. The lied Lodge is very nice. The have a barn that is used for weddings. The Morton house is beautiful. Full of history. They also have a nice little food shop next to the wine bar and the was pretty good. I give it a B+. There are Apple orchards also.

Our primary motive in visiting Arbor Day Farm was the Discovery Ride. Sadly, when we arrived to buy tickets, the cashier said it wasn't running except on weekends. That would have been good information to share on their website! But no; I checked again and there was no mention when the Ride was not available. Good thing this was not our only planned stop in Nebraska City. I did enjoy walking Doug's Trail -- an easy walk along a peaceful, mostly shaded route. The Historic Barns were cool. Overall, the site seemed to be clean and well-maintained.

Took a lovely albeit hot day trip to Arbor Day Farm on Tuesday with the first stop being the Apple House Market. 2 wine flights and a hard cider flight were treat at $10 each plus a free glass with the wine flights. Tried the peach, cherry, honeycrisp, apple pie, rose and edelweiss and all were delicious, although the sweet and light peach was the winner on a hot day. Spiced apple, cherry, sangria and joy harvest ciders were wonderful also. Spiced apple was our favorite of those. Bonus, you can get your drinks/bottle of wine/growler of hard cider and take with while you explore the whole farm including the tree adventure. Grabbed a bite from Porters BBQ and I have to say it was some of the best around. Pulled pork sandwich came with choice of chips and we added on the mac n cheese and baked beans. The pork was smoked just right and came on a delightful buttery bun that really pulled the sandwich together. 3 sauce choices, original, Carolina and a spicy. The original was good but the spicy was top pick. Just enough heat without killing the taste buds. Mac n cheese was seasoned well and cheesy with a good cheese pull on that first fork full. The baked beans stole the show for us. A smoky chili heavy sauce that was soupier than most places with beans and plenty of huge burnt ends to fill you up. A big bowl of those with cheese and diced onions in the fall could rival most bowls of chili anywhere else. My partner liked them better than Q39's beans if that means anything. Finished the trip with a visit to the Tree Adventure $14 for adults, $12 for kids 3 -12. Kids and adults alike can have plenty of fun exploring the grounds with things to climb on, slide down and be creative. The tree house village was a blast! Although I suggest you keep your hands free cause some of those walkways between the houses are no joke! We had the wondernet in the center to ourselves and bounced and laid back to enjoy the view. There is a section that is wheelchair accessible also. Only about an hour away from most of the metro and a wonderful get away from the hustle bustle.

The Tree Adventure walk was pretty cool, definitely geared toward kids, it was still interesting for my friend and I. Their apple cider they sell inside was delicious! I’d love to come back in the fall and get it fresh. We also toured the mansion on the hill which was interesting.

Ok. Absolutely loved the “All’s Hallow Eve”. They spared no expense and it shows! Our family went and it was so fun and amazing. We spent 2+ hours there and definitely want to go back! Thank you for all of the hard work and effort. It’s only going to get better and better!!!

This was so much fun! We are just in town for a short visit and it was worth it just to stop at this farm. The trails are neat and well kept, tons of shade so even though it was upset 90's when we visited we still had plenty of reprievefrom the sun. My kiddos ages 3 & 5 loved trying to guess what animal left the tracks in the cement path, as well as all the wonderful fun play equipment along the way. The loved the little zipline, giant spider web, and of course the giant tree house and all of its rope bridges. Definitely stop here if you're passing through!

Had a wonderful time doing the couples night wine tasting! The ladies hosting were fantastic! All their suggestions for the wines were on point! We loved them so much we had to go down to the store and grab some bottles to go! I highly recommend doing this if you’re a couple wanting a calm evening away from the hustle and bustle of a normal date night.

Beautiful, lush state park with great botanical displays. Bloom Fest is amazing.

This place is always a great stop to enjoy nature and learn local history. The abundance of trees makes the park beautiful! Recommended!!!

A nice historical place. We walked around the mansion, entered the stables, roamed around the trees. The place is pretty big. We could learn so much about Morton family.

It's absolutely Beautiful there. Nice quiet friendly people too.

We have gone to the applejack festival every year for over 30 years!! We love it...so many memories!

Must visit. Somedays when I have time I drive all the way from Lincoln just to relax and experience this beautiful park. During the fall, it is quite possibly my favorite place in Nebraska....but don't worry, its beautiful all year round. If you're a tree fan, this is the holy grail of destinations. If you're on I-29, definitely make a quick detour here!

This incredible home-turned museum was once owned by the Morton family who not only started a salt empire, but also created the holiday of Arbor Day! It's stunningly beautiful. The self-guided tour takes about 30 minutes. Also make sure to spend some time wandering the grounds to see all the pretty trees.

kimmel is one of my favorite places! the cider and apple donuts are genuinely unrivaled. and there are so many fun and whimsical things to see and do! the u-pick is a classic but i also love the pollinator garden, market, and playground:) i come back every year at least once!

Drove out from Lincoln today and picked up some apple cider, a caramel apple and an apple slushy. The slushy was delicious! We intended to get some apples but most (except the red delicious) looked on the small side. Not anyone's fault; just a weird year. We could hardly cut/chew the caramel apple. Caramel had gotten VERY hard. It tasted good. Too bad the caramel was so hard.

We found this orchard through Harvest Host and we are very happy we visited. The staff were great as was the store. We really enjoyed their wine tasting and shopping in the store. They had a large variety of items to purchase. The grounds were amazing and educational. If in the area, we would definitely visit again.

Apple jack festival 2025! Rainy start (even the bumblebee had his morning shower) turned out to be a great Apple picking day!

Excellent place for a family outing. Everything was simple to figure out, everyone was kind, friendly and helpful. Great place for little kids with the Hay rack ride, the playground and the store. The apples were perfect and all the offerings at the store were interesting. 10/10 am already planning our next trip

We went here yesterday and it’s a great, beautiful orchard. The kids enjoyed the playgrounds and the “scavenger hunt” hidden within the playground. We all enjoyed the indoor area and picking out treats to take home. It has good photo opportunities for families and is a pleasant place to be!

This place is a really fun place to go. The ambiance is that of an early 1900s farmhouse feel. The staff are knowledgeable on their products and are friendly people. They sell a wide variety of products: apples, jams, pies, ciders, their own wines, honey, short order foods, and other baked goods. The prices are reasonable as well, which is a good thing. They also support the military and give the military a discount. They have an educational center which hosts various classes from honey production to apple growing and everything in between. Kimmel Orchards also has a child play area and different outdoor activities year-round. Check with scheduling for these activities.

This a great experience to visit! It's definitely worth your time, even if you just walk around the grounds! This fort is still under construction, & looks great! I can't wait to return in September!

This was very clean and very well cared for. Bathrooms aren't large like a typical rest stop but they are clean and inside. The center closes at 6:00 and it's closed on Sundays, so after hours not something that won't be available restrooms. There is a well maintained and groomed outside area with a lot of outdoor seating. If you were traveling good looking for a spot to picnic it would be great. The interpreter center takes admission, but it has a lot of information and a lot of recreated parts of the Lewis and Clark expedition.

This is a very interesting and interactive museum with varied displays sure to please all age levels. My wife and I both enjoyed looking at the exhibits, watching the instructional film, and trying the hands-on activities.

A beautiful center and impressive building dedicated to educating about the Lewis and Clark expedition and local indigenous cultures. There's a replica of their keelboat that's fun to board, a native Mound Lodge, a fort and a number of nature trails that can keep you busy. It's in a convenient location on the Missouri River, definitely worth trip.

We visited the Fort bring built. Amazing information. The Keelboat was shocking how small it actually was but so realistic to be in and feel the closeness of it.

It really was interesting seeing this site and reading about this part of history. The replica ship was cool, walking on it and just trying to get a feel for the history. Easy to find, plenty of parking, clean restrooms and the grounds are well maintained.

Planned stop on our travels so my nephews could explore. They liked going from exhibit to exhibit to get their card punched. There were a lot of taxidermied animals. There was a lovely gift shop. The boat out front was neat. They had walking paths outside one of which led to a couple of wooden structures. They were all really neat.

Rustic collection of industrial tools and machines used in the original location.

Such a beautiful museum. The artifacts and history so wonderfully presented and preserved. A must visit while in the area.

Isaiah Yott is the asst director. He loves his job there and takes it seriously. We stopped by Sunday afternoon and spent an hour there. Great videos and the factory looks like it did when they stopped in the 90s. Very educational tweens and below. I'm an engineer and enjoyed looking at the old manufacturing and machine equipment.

1st time visiting. Our guide was very welcoming, very knowledgeable and passionate about the history of the museum. We learned alot of neat things. Very interesting. Would recommend a visit.

I didn't think this would be interesting, but after a personal guided tour through a factory left as through locked in time....wow! For me, a person who lived through the the windmill era....it was great

Great little stop in Nebraska City seeing and old Windmill factory. Running until 1991

Amazing place! Exceptional self-guided tour tech available, supplemented and brought to life in the stories told by Dave. There was so much to see and learn about windmills, history, politics, family, community, technology, mechanics, business, commerce, and the creation of a museum. It’s a time capsule preserved with great care; and I’ll never look at windmills the same way again! Excellent value for the admission, too.

Fantastic museum knowledgeable staff and fascinating artifacts as well as lots of activities for kids

Very informative. A small but interesting display.

Very interesting. There was a lot of detail for a small museum. I appreciated the display with a brief timeline.

Very well presented. Covered both sides of the history.

Loved it . Always enjoy history and seeing items and hearing reading about the stories

Small but neat place with great history.

A must-see places to visit As Nice history lesson for all!

Wildwood Historic Center was Nebraska Passport stop number 62 for us in 2024. We knew it closed at 5 pm, but we did not realize the tours stopped at 4 pm, so since we arrived shortly 4, we missed out on the house tour. We did enjoy the gift shop tucked away in what were originally the stables, and a leisurely walk through the Victorian gardens was pleasant as well.

Beautiful place. Our motorcoach trip was divided into groups. We toured the house. And had afternoon tea and scones. Our guide was so good to answer questions about the house. Afternoon tea was a great way to end our day.

Our tour guide was so fun! She was dressed in a period style dress and was very knowledgeable. The grounds are beautiful as well.

This tour was a wonderfully detailed walk through life in the country, during the Victorian era. The guide, who was dressed in appropriate clothing for that time period, was passionate, fun, and lively. She always left time for questions after each room visited. The tour of this home is an extended walk through, but for good reason. There are so many details, stories, and items which were used by families in that era that were so interesting and filled with fun facts. The tour does provide a few chairs throughout the walk for those who have issues with standing for too long (me), so I was grateful for this. If you wish to step back in time, I highly recommend! The gift shop is quaint with local art, and the lady at the front desk was welcoming and gracious too! Give it a shot if you value historical sites….it won’t disappoint.

We truly enjoyed our tour. Our guide was knowledgeable and we had so many “I never knew that!” moments. The gift shop contains some wonderful local work as well. Worth the stop!!

The tour guide was wonderful! Loved every minute.

this was the most amazing tour. our guide was so knowledgeable and she was a lot of fun. I learned a bunch about the history of Nebraska City and the Wildwood home.

My 4 year old granddaughter loved it, can't wait for this weekend to go again! Lots of different kinds of birds, rabbits, squirrels and different wild animals even fish!

Fantastic exhibits, with a good mix of the exotic and local wildlife. Child friendly and interesting for all ages. Well worth the visit!

Very nice ppl that are truly skilled with animals and full of love. Afordable just give them a call

Location is nice expenses are minimal worth the time for sure.

Free for those who live there!

Very pretty

Neat, Clean, Educational

This is a great museum. So many prices of equipment in excellent shape that I will probably never see anywhere else. The lady at the front desk was very friendly and informative.

My late husband was a volunteer firefighter so touring this museum was awesome. The gentleman working was so knowledgeable and kind. The little boy I had with me was so excited and loved every minute of it. Sharing just a few pictures I took.

Absolutely stunning love going here with the kiddos great fun for the family

The history! The well-preserved firetrucks and other related equipment gave the observer an opportunity to experience what it was like to live during those time periods. The volunteer community went back to the early 1800's!

Loved listening to the gentleman tell us all about the history of this amazing place. If you have not been, go check it out, there's even a photo op for adults and kids and you can even turn on the lights and sirens!!!

Such a fun museum. I went with my husband and 3 kids while traveling through Nebraska City. I learned so much interesting information and loved seeing the old equipment. My kids loved trying on the fire fighting gear, and playing in the truck. Would definitely recommend!

It's a very well cared for museum, the displays are beautiful and they're working to upgrade it.

OMG what a fun stop!!! So much stuff to go through! If you leave empty handed its your own fault. They are fun to bargain with too!

Enjoyed walking through looking at all the interesting antiques.

So we drove an hour to get to this place because it said open till 4. When we got there it looked closed. We got out and went to the door. It said “go in at our sister store, 2blocks down on the same side of the street.” So we get back in the car and go two blocks down just to find the sister store closed too! 🤬. Seriously, don’t bother driving to this place!

My kinda people, super nice and worked us a great deal on multiple items. She is on my map of places to go...

Kim has quite the store! You won't have to rummage through junk to find a gem to take home; everything is eye candy and tempting. When we coordinated our own outdoor wedding at an orchard in town, We rented crocs, buckets & trunks for decorations and blue Mason jars to hold the flowers from Snapdragon Floral next door on each table. It was a HIT! Go see Kim at Wherehouse Antiques & her Warehouse Salvage just down the street.

Great stuff. Owner really nice and pleasant to visit with.

Many odds and ends, some nice old doors and windows, some bargains, and most stuff reasonably priced. Worth a visit

This place is amazing; lots of fun for families! I only was here for a short visit, but if I had more time to spend, I'd bring the younger crowd. Lots of things to do and fun activities for kids and the adults.

Wow!! I did not expect to have as much fun as I did here. I think I had just as much fun as the kids did. THIS PLACE IS A MUST SEE! Great for families who love to get out and play. Gotta check out Tree Top Village! It feels straight out of a storybook. We didn't allow ourselves enough time to do everything we wanted to do so I suggest that you get there early to see as much as possible. We only got to see inside the tree adventure area but we will be back for more. Although I didn't get to see everything I wanted, I still got to see a decent amount. This place is obviously well funded because there is so much attention to detail throughout the property. Everything from the layout, design, decor and even the fun is easy, natural and tastefully done. My only criticism is of the bathrooms as detailed below 👇 The grounds- well maintained, bountiful activities for kids of all age groups, plenty of trash cans (and benches) sprinkled throughout. Silly gnomes are hidden around to be found. Musical instruments in the play areas. Beautiful wood carvings can also be found in a variety of places along the trails and hidden amongst the bushes. I appreciate the time taken to place these art pieces all over for everyone to enjoy. Easy to push a stroller around most areas (wheelchair accessible). There is a trail map to help guide guests to desired areas but probably not needed for most people as it is a fairly simple layout. The parking lot is nice also, no issues there. This place boasts a restaurant onsite as well that I must check out next time. The bathrooms- I only visited one of them but there are two in the tree adventure area. They weren't the cleanest when I used them at closing time. Not particularly gross, just doesn't feel clean inside. Kinda like a gas station bathroom (dark and gloomy with dirty toilets). It's in desperate need of a renovation in my opinion. Maybe I'm being overly critical but it feels like a missed opportunity with all the beautiful buildings and attention to detail. I guess I just expected them to be prettier. They did have those built-in step stools for the kids to wash their hands though and that was a nice touch. The staff- There was a lovely woman working the counter who was very calm and polite. She explained everything to us we needed to know and even took the time to walk us out into the play area. It was a small gesture of kindness that was well received. She just made us feel welcomed... like a grandma who cheerfully invites you into her home. Sadly I didn't catch her name. The gift shop- Cute yet sophisticated decor that has typical gift shop items. Things like clothing, cups, books, stuffed animals, candy, etc. They also sell their own cider made onsite. The Hotel?! - Yeah that's right, they even have a hotel practically across the street for those wishing to make a weekend out of it. Sadly I didn't see it in person, but it's nice to know there is one. Overall we're super satisfied with our visit. We all had fun and can't wait to go back. Well done 👍

This was a blast for the whole family. So many fun play areas and the tree houses were awesome! We also did the nature trail and it was a great introduction for our 5 year old!

Everything at the Arbor Farm was Fantastic! Between the Museums, Trails, trees and Parks we spent 2 full days exploring! I would definitely recommend! We will be back!

My husband & I respectively 75 & 77 years of age wanted to go in the treehouse path at Arbor Day Farms. We were told that we had to buy tickets even though we wouldn't be actively taking part in using them. I felt that senior citizens just walking through should not need to purchase a wrist band. What made the trip even more frustrating was the fact that during AppleJack Days, the ride through the apple orchard and vineyards is not available though it is not stated on their website.

Had lunch/dinner here yesterday. The wings were HUGE and tasty! Family owned and operated. Very cool, friendly, personable people. Excellent service. The building is an awesome old train station. It is my favorite place to eat here so far and we will be back. I highly recommend it for laid back casual people

My kids visited Tree Adventure for school and begged me to bring them back. This place did not disappoint! There is a huge variety of climbing courses, trails, games, and activities for every age and level. The space itself is beautiful, feels like the coolest woodland area you’ve ever found. Highlights included the zip line, see saw, ‘laser course’ near the beaver area, and of course, the massive ropes/treehouse area that felt like a real-life Swiss Family Robinson treehouse. We had a blast and are planning to come again and bring lunch so we can stay longer. Only word of caution: make sure your belongings (and shoes) are attached to you securely- if your littlest daughter somehow drops her shoe through a rope net, doesn’t notice until 10 minutes later, and then suddenly realizes and tells you, you may not be able to find it again. 🙃

Great place to stay and hang with family while visiting the Tree Adventure or other historic spots nearby! Recommend getting a suite or rent a room if a larger group wanting to watch a Husker game or something. Fabulous pool for a family including a kiddie one!

It is only $9 for the tour but I would also purchase the tree farm that is right besides it! It is like a good combo for you to fully experience the nature aspect of both places. The Arbor mansion is very spacious with multiple of rooms,historic artwork and there is even a basement!

The home and grounds are beautiful. The story of the Morton family is a positive one and the home is both an example of the period as well as a very personal story of the family. The home is not a place for younger children but upper grade school kids will likely find items of interest. There are other activities available on the grounds as well but one needs to check the web site to see dates.

Great family fun place... Awesome for local homeschoolers to learn some history about Nebraska!! We buy the yearly pass because they have events in the mansion throughout the year!!! It is also awesome for any adult who loves historic sites. People who work there dress in period clothing from time to time. All around a beautiful experience...

The ladies were knowledgeable and incredibly friendly! We loved the Elf search that was laid out! My nephew has autism and it was PERFECT at keeping him entertained! 💙 Thank you!

A must see mansion in NE! So many different rooms to see, it just never ends. I liked that they had so much of the family's original decorations and furniture, which is something rare in a museum. They had the 3rd floor devoted to what each of the descendents did as they grew up so that was pretty neat.

Wow, step back in time when you arrive onto a property that has been preserved perfectly for 100+ years. The history surrounding the property and the mansion is incredibly interesting and tells a really cool story about a very successful family. Who knew Mortons salt founders lived here? I know now! We spent about a full hour walking the house, then went to the carriage house, and of course the tree adventure across the street. This place is a must see if you are in town or passing through! The lady at the front was incrediblly sweet and gave us a nice introduction of the property.

Famously well maintained facility. I wish there were more operating hours to walk through to enjoy exhibits

What a delightful art space. Warm and friendly staff.

An artist's dream space and a visitor's pleasure to view the art!

We had a great visit.

Nice place...nice art work..

Always Interesting & Entertaining

Very challenging. Holes 2, 8 and 9 kick my back side!

Nice shaded course

Great course!

Awesome course

The fairways are in absolutely terrific shape. The layout is fun and challenging. Overall, it’s a very nice course. However, most of the greens are in bad shape. The way the ball rolled across the greens kinda reminded me of Plinko from the Price is Right 🤣. If the greens were in better shape it easily gets 5-stars.

Course was in good shape. All holes are different with a mix of challenging and easy ones.

Prices not always accurate, the pro shop a little arrogant! Dont need to go to a course that thinks its that much bettet then I am!

Bad golf course, greens suck, I’m a plus 10 handicap and I only shot -14 shot the course record but played terrible

Nice people. Challenging course. Worth the trip.

Excellent course! Awesome staff!

Nice course with friendly staff.

A wonderful collection of art. Well worth the drive to Nebraska City.

Fine selection of artists, nice location.

Nice

Loved it