Orchards & Farms

Arbor Day Farm Apple House
2611 Arbor Ave – Arbor Day Farm is home to an impressive apple orchard. Portions of the orchard bear heirloom varieties, including the oversized Wolf River apple—one is enough for an entire pie! In the historic Apple Barn, visitors can observe the fall harvest and can also view a video about cider pressing. The gift shop sells all things “apple,” and a delicious slice of decadence in the Pie Garden rounds out the experience.

Mon - Fri 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sat 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sun 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Admission: Free
Handicap Accessible
www.arbordayfarm.org

Kimmel Orchard & Vineyard
5995 G Rd – A fun, educational experience awaits the whole family. Apples, cherries, grapes, and peaches ripen in these fields each summer. And 2.5 miles of educational trails wind through the scenic orchards and vineyards. After exploring the outdoors, visitors can enjoy the tastes of the orchard at Kimmel Kitchen and browse the gift shop. The Kimmel Education and Research Center highlights the orchard’s commitment to agricultural education, research, and historic preservation.

Open Apr–Dec, Mon–Sat, 9am–5pm; Sun, 12–5pm
402-873-5293
www.kimmelorchard.com

Pumpkin Ridge
815 N. 60th Rd, north of Business U.S. Hwy 75 – It just doesn’t feel like fall in Nebraska City without a trip to this farm. Visitors can select from harvested pumpkins or head out to pick them right from the patch. Hayrack rides are available by reservation, and plenty of homemade pioneer jams and crafts can be purchased at the farm. 125+ vendors during the AppleJack Festival make it the largest craft show in Nebraska City.

Open during AppleJack Festival and Oct 1–Oct 31, 10am–6pm
402-873-9238
www.pumpkinridgecrafts.com

Union Orchard
2403 S. U.S. Hwy 75, Union, NE – This fall haven provides a fun atmosphere for family outings. The orchard’s kitchen offers a delicious assortment including homemade pies, apple turnovers, apple doughnuts, and apple and cherry funnel cakes. Also available are fresh-grown cantaloupes, hot peppers, pumpkins, squash, jellies, honey, noodles, candy, and more.

Open mid-July–Nov, daily, 10am–6pm
402-263-4845