Garden

Arbor Lodge State Historical Park

Nebraska City, Nebraska

Mansion and arboretum of the man who founded Arbor Day.

Price
State park permit applies; check current rates
Booking
No need to book
Time to allow
75 min

The Morton family home sits in an old arboretum, the birthplace of Arbor Day. You can tour the mansion or just wander the grounds and champion trees. It is especially good in autumn.

Good to know

  • Grounds are pleasant for a free wander
  • Mansion has timed tours in season
  • Autumn colour is best
Best time
Autumn
Open
Grounds all year; house in season
Getting there
Paved lot; fine for RVs
Vehicles
Campervans fine
Dogs
Dogs on a lead

Facilities

  • Picnic tables
  • Toilets

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