Nebraska City, Nebraska NE Hotels/Motels/Lodging

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Whether you are in search of a fun-filled vacation for the whole family, a romantic getaway for two, a long weekend with just the girls, or anything in between, Nebraska City is a great destination. The rich history, intriguing sights, and renowned festivals are all wrapped up in the beauty of Mother Nature for your enjoyment.

Historic Attractions:
Arbor Lodge State Historical Park - 2300 2nd Ave – Encompassing 72 acres of wooded rolling hills, this state historical park offers visitors plenty to explore—inside and out. The 52-room Arbor Lodge mansion, home of J. Sterling Morton (founder of Arbor Day), gives a glimpse back in time. And the park grounds, open year-round from dawn to dusk, feature more than 200 varieties of lilacs, an Italian terraced garden, a whispering bench, and a walking trail lined with trees planted by the Morton family.

Mayhew Cabin and Historical Village - 2012 4th Corso – This is the only site in Nebraska on the National Park Service Underground Railroad Network to Freedom. Visitors can tour the cabin and cave as well as the historical village.

Wineries:
Arbor Trails Winery - 6450 J Rd – Located in a newly renovated one-room schoolhouse, Arbor Trails is Nebraska’s first cooperative winery.

Arbor Day Farm - 2611 Arbor Ave – Along with tasty ciders and apple pies, Arbor Day Farm produces award-winning wines from the annual harvest of on-site orchards. These Nebraska-made wines can be sampled daily at the Apple House and Lied Lodge Gift Shops and are available for purchase.

Natures:
Steamboat Trace Trail south of Nebraska City off U.S. Hwy 75 – Hikers and bikers can enjoy 21 miles of abandoned railroad corridor. Now a hard-surfaced path, the trail meanders through scenic Missouri River country.

Fall Foliage Tour - What better place could there be for viewing the changing of seasons than the home of Arbor Day? Wind along beautiful tree-lined country lanes as the leaves turn from green to a spectacle of yellows, golds, and rusts. It is a breathtaking 50-mile stretch through scenic Otoe and Nemaha Counties, so be sure to pack the camera.

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