Arbor Lodge State Historical Park
Arbor Lodge State Historical Park in Nebraska City, Nebraska, is the original estate of J. Sterling Morton. It was on this property in 1872 that the idea for a tree-planting holiday was first conceived. It is estimated that nearly one million trees were planted in Nebraska on the first Arbor Day.
The showpiece of this 72-acre park is the historic mansion, with its 52 rooms and countless historic artifacts belonging to the Morton Family. The park also includes an arboretum, Italian terraced garden, log cabin, carriage house, walking trails, more than 200 varieties of lilacs and a charming whispering bench.
The park grounds are open year-round; a park permit is not required to enter. The mansion is open to explore and for special events under the direction of the Arbor Day Foundation. Arbor Lodge State Historical Park is owned by the Nebraska Game & Parks Commission.
Arbor Day Farm, Arbor Avenue, Nebraska City, NE, USA
Distance: 0.33 mi (straight line)
Arbor Day Farm, Arbor Avenue, Nebraska City, NE, USA
Distance: 0.33 mi (straight line)
Lodging Farms Food and Drinks Walks and Hikes Outdoor Experiences
Whispering Pines Bed & Breakfast, 6th Avenue, Nebraska City, NE, USA
Distance: 0.38 mi (straight line)
420 Steinhart Park Road, Nebraska City, NE 68410, USA
Distance: 0.65 mi (straight line)
Galleries and Venues Museums and Interpretive Centers Guided Tours
407 N 14th St, Nebraska City, NE 68410, USA
Distance: 0.79 mi (straight line)
Kregel Windmill Factory Museum, Central Avenue, Nebraska City, NE, USA
Distance: 0.79 mi (straight line)
Neb City Museum-Fire Fighting, Central Avenue, Nebraska City, Nebraska, USA
Distance: 0.86 mi (straight line)
Yellow Taco Truck, South 11th Street, Nebraska City, NE, USA
Distance: 1.08 mi (straight line)
Civil War Veterans Museum, 1st Corso, Nebraska City, NE, USA
Distance: 1.15 mi (straight line)
910 1st Corso, Nebraska City, Nebraska 68410, United States
Distance: 1.15 mi (straight line)
Hidden Falls Cabins & RV Park, Steinhart Park Road, Nebraska City, NE, USA
Distance: 1.19 mi (straight line)
Tommy Angel Restaurant Pho, Central Avenue, Nebraska City, NE, USA
Distance: 1.20 mi (straight line)
The Keeping Room, Central Avenue, Nebraska City, NE, USA
Distance: 1.26 mi (straight line)
The Keeping Room, Central Avenue, Nebraska City, NE, USA
Distance: 1.26 mi (straight line)
713 1st Corso, Nebraska City, NE 68410, USA
Distance: 1.27 mi (straight line)
City Tap House LLC, Central Avenue, Nebraska City, Nebraska, USA
Distance: 1.28 mi (straight line)
Union Orchard: Central Apple Market, Central Avenue, Nebraska City, NE, USA
Distance: 1.30 mi (straight line)
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