Wineries
Arbor Trails Winery
6450 J Rd – Located in a newly renovated one-room schoolhouse, Arbor Trails is Nebraska’s first cooperative winery. Wines are locally produced from the harvest of vineyards in southeast Nebraska. Tours are ongoing, and wine tasters can relax with a glass of white or red on the terrace.
Open Sun–Thurs, 12–6pm; Fri–Sat, 12–8pm
402-873-8888
www.arbortrailswinery.com
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.
Open winter/spring, 9am–5pm; summer/fall, 9am–7pm
402-873-8710
www.arbordayfarm.org
Kimmel Orchard and Vineyard
5995 G Rd – In 1999, Kimmel Orchard and Vineyard dedicated 2.5 acres of land to research the hardiness of several varieties of grapes in Nebraska. Today, grape vines wind along a 6.5-acre plot. The orchard produces a variety of white and red wines, as well as juices and table grapes, that can be purchased in the gift shop.
Open Apr–Dec, Mon–Sat, 9am–5pm; Sun, 12–5pm
402-873-5293
www.kimmelorchard.com