EAST Arbor Lodge State Historical Park 2600 Arbor Ave. Once the original estate of J. Sterling Morton, the founder of Arbor Day in 1872, today the property is available for guests and visitors to appreciate his vision for trees. Explore Arbor Lodge, the 52-room neocolonial mansion filled with mementos and artifacts from the Morton Family. Enjoy 200+ varieties of lilacs, find vintage cars and wagons in the Carriage House and Tack Room, enjoy a picnic on the scenic grounds, and try out the Whispering Bench. Park entry permit is not required. Mansion admission: $8 adults, $6 youth, ages 2 and under free. Handicap accessible. Kimmel Orchard & Vineyard 5995 G Rd. A destination for fresh, locally grown produce and other regionally based products. From jams and jellies to salsas, marinades and honey, Kimmel Orchard offers all your favorite items in the historic Apple Barn. Each season also brings the appropriate festival to celebrate the harvest. From strawberries in the spring, cherries and peaches in the summer to apples and pumpkins in the fall, there is always an opportunity to experience a slice of country life and family fun. Also enjoy a wine tasting from one of our 12 wine varieties. Open Apr -Nov, Mon -Sat, 9 am -5 pm; Sun, 11 am -5pm. Missouri River Basin Lewis & Clark Interpretive Trail & Visitor Center 100 Valmont Dr. Next to Missouri River bridge on NE Hwy. 2. Life-size replica of the keelboat, white pirogue and earth lodge. The focus of this exciting regional Missouri River Basin Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center is on the more than 300 discoveries of flora (178 plants), fauna (122 animals) and scientific discoveries made at President Thomas Jefferson’s direction on their historic Corps of Discovery journey from 1803 to 1806. Open May 1 -Sep 30, Mon -Sat, 9 am -6 pm; Sun, 9 am -5 pm; Oct 1 -Apr 30, Mon -Sat, 10 am -4 pm; Sun, noon -4 pm. Closed Mon -Tue, Dec -Feb. Admission. Discounts for children, military veterans, senior citizens. (402) 873-7222 arbordayfarm.org/arborlodge (402) 873-5293 kimmelorchard.org Best Western Nebraska City Inn 2515 S. 11th St . All 30 non-smoking rooms at the two-floor Best Western feature cable TV, free WiFi access and coffeemakers. Guests enjoy the heated indoor pool, hot tub and fitness room, as well as a complimentary breakfast served in the lobby. A guest laundry is available. Ask the front desk about fax and photocopy services. Parking is free. (402) 873-7000 Kregel Windmill Factory Museum 1416 Central Ave. The Kregel Windmill Factory Museum is the last intact, historic windmill factory in the United States and provides visitors with unique look back at early 20th-century American manufacturing. The factory looks the same today as it did in 1939, as if the workers merely stepped out to the sideways for their sack lunches. The Kregel Windmill Co. operated for 112 years in Nebraska City, producing the “ELI” brand windmills and repair pumps and well systems in about a 40-mile radius around the town. (402) (402) 874-9900 mrb-lewisandclarkcenter.org Nebraska City Museum of Firefighting and Education Center 1320 Central Ave . It is fitting for Nebraska City, home to the oldest operating volunteer fire department in Nebraska, to pay tribute to this community tradition. Enjoy interactive exhibits featuring antique equipment, dress in real bunker gear or peruse the gift shop. Open Apr -Oct, Wed -Sat, 11 am -5 pm; Sun, noon -4 pm. Admission: $3 adults, $1 children. (402) 873-4403 bestwesternnebraska.com Dinty Moore’s Lunch Room 108 S. 8th St. Dinty Moore’s Lunch Room has been a southeast Nebraska staple for over 100 years. Renowned for its famed shredded beef, loose-meat sandwiches, daily features, Nebraska City’s fastest take-out, a cold drink, or to mind your baby (baby must be under fifty). 873-1078 kregelwindmillfactorymuseum.org ncmuseumoffirefighting.net Lewis & Clark Country: Nebraska 100 Valmont Dr. (402) 874-9900 lewisandclarkcountry.org Nebraska Hunting Company 7210 North Rd. The Nebraska Hunting and Adventure Company offers a wide variety of outdoor opportunities. The Nebraska Hunting Company is a full-service outfitter offering all-inclusive (food, lodging, transportation) and fully guided Merriam’s Spring turkey hunts, pheasant hunts, waterfowl hunts, and trophy deer hunts. The Nebraska Adventure Company offers fully guided and outfitted adventures including camping, fishing, canoeing, boating, tubing, bird watching, biking and hiking. (402) 304-1192 (402) 713-0061 gonebraskacity.com/member/dinty-moores-lunch-room Lied Lodge & Conference Center 2700 Sylvan Rd. Lied Lodge & Conference Center at Arbor Day Farm in Nebraska City, is an ideal location, whether for business or for pleasure. With a multimillion-dollar renovation complete, Lied Lodge features 140 fully updated guest rooms and suites–all with views of nature. Splash in the indoor, Olympic-sized swimming pool, savor nature’s best flavors in the on-site restaurant, soothe your senses in the spa, play golf at three nearby courses, hike trails to Arbor Day Farm Tree Adventure, and so much more. Owned and operated by the nonprofit Arbor Day Foundation, Lied Lodge’s mission focuses on “inspiring people to plant, nurture and celebrate trees.” El Portal Mexican Restaurant 1640 S 11th St . Our mission is to provide the best “South of the Border” experience for our guests by using the freshest ingredients, providing prompt service, and maintaining a family-oriented atmosphere. El Portal Mexican Restaurant has been serving customers for years at their four locations in southeast Nebraska and southwest Iowa. (402) 873-3134 nebraskahunting.net Riverview Marina State Recreation Area N 4th St . Riverview Marina State Recreation Area is a 47-acre site adjacent to the Missouri River that offers electrical and primitive campsites with a shower house. The area offers camping, fishing and picnicking. (402) 873-7222 elportalnc.com/oc/profile?g=1788807 Kimmel Harding Nelson Center for the Arts 801 3rd Corso Featuring the work of established and emerging Nebraska artists. A permanent collection of works from former artists-in-residence is on display. The renowned artist-in-residency program welcomes more than 50 visual artists, music composers and writers each year. Artist receptions and Third Thursday open studio events year-round. Visitors and tours welcome Mon -Fri, 10 am -5 pm; or by appt. Open late, 5-7 pm, every third Thursday of the month for Open Studios, where the public is invited to meet the artists-in-residence. Free 800-546-5433 liedlodge.org outdoornebraska.gov/riverviewmarina Mayhew Cabin with John Brown’s Cave 2012 4th Corso Learn about Nebraska’s Underground Railroad. Tour the Mayhew Cabin and John Brown’s Cave. Open May -Oct, Thu -Sun, noon -5 pm; or by appt. Admission: $3 adults, $1 children, $2 seniors. Group tours welcome. Steamboat Trace Hike/Bike Trail 7118 L Rd. See 21 miles of scenic Missouri River country. The trail has been designated by the National Park Service as an official Lewis and Clark site. Trailhead sign on US Hwy. 75 S. of Nebraska City, 1 mi. S. Follow paved road 3 mi. E. to OPPD Power Station, or use trailhead at Peru or Brownville. Open year-round, daylight hours. Free (402) 873-3115 mayhewcabin.org (402) 335-3325 nemahanrd.org/trail.htm (402) 874-9600 khncenterforthearts.org 80 Visit Nebraska
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