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Take Your Place 

in the Sunshine

Rediscover what you love most about the warmer months — time to unwind, outdoor adventures, and the joy of exploring at Arbor Day Farm.

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Embrace summer outdoors.

The best summer vacations are simple. Free time. Hours spent outdoors. Bonding with loved ones. Seizing every opportunity to play. It’s time to travel and make lifelong memories – or help your little ones carry on those beloved warm weather traditions. 

Climb into treehouses, gather flower bouquets and take a hike on sun-dappled trails. When the sun sets, start roasting s’mores. Whether you have kids or are just a kid at heart, this season is all yours.

Plan a summer trip to Nebraska City and make unforgettable vacation memories in the fresh air at Arbor Day Farm.

Explore a Summer Offer

Save on sunshine, fresh air, and all the little moments that make summer feel special. Explore our summer offer and start planning your Arbor Day Farm getaway.

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Summer Experiences

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Tree Adventure

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Wine Tasting at Apple House Market

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Patio Dining & Summer Menus

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S’mores Discovery Rides

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American Exhibits at Arbor Day Farm

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U-Pick Flowers

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Camp Carly Weekends

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Choose Your Summer Trip Adventure

However you spend your summer days—a quick family getaway, a relaxing retreat or solo travel with a side of soul-satisfying nature—there’s an escape waiting for you at Arbor Day Farm. 

Set among 360 acres of natural beauty and historic spaces in Nebraska City, it’s a summer destination that spotlights all the best of the season. Use this guide to plan days filled with discovery, fresh-air adventure and stories you’ll be telling for years.

Family Getaway
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A Natural Family Getaway

Tree Adventure 
Treehouses are a staple of summer. Explore a unique adventure course full of treehouses, slides, and ziplines and spend daylight playing together as a family.

Porter’s 
Enjoy your favorite cookout flavors without the work of grilling. A BBQ lunch at Porter’s is the perfect way to refuel after adventuring outside.

Indoor Pool 
What’s summer without a little swimming? Cool down with a dip in the pool inside Lied Lodge and watch the kids splash happily.

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The Outdoors Every Minute Trip

Nature Trails 
After spending miles on the road, stroll miles of scenic trails that wind around various landscapes – including forests, flower fields, orchards, and meadows.

Events 
From holidays to sunny days, outdoor festivities await. Join a special fresh-air event like National Wildflower Week and check the calendar for more opportunities to celebrate in the sunshine.

Firepit 
Sun down doesn’t have to mean time to go inside. Pull up a chair to a crackling fire, crack open a bottle of wine and enjoy conversation with your favorite people as golden hour fades to starlight.

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A Summer Road Trip

Discovery Rides 
Switch up your wheels and do your sightseeing from a wagon winding around Arbor Day Farm’s 260 acres of vineyards, forests and fields – all while an expert guide narrates the nature around you.

Arbor Lodge 
Every good road trip needs an attraction. How about traveling to the place where Arbor Day began? Admire the architecture, soak up historical exhibits, and find fascinating treasures in every room you enter.

Apple House Market 
Stock up on snacks and souvenirs at Apple House Market. The store is filled with local goodies to fuel the trip home and artisan treasures to remind you of your summer fun.

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Couples Trip or Girls Trips

Wine Tasting 
Forget the airport — your next flight comes in a wine glass. Sip wines crafted from grapes grown right on property, and raise a toast to time well spent together.

U-Pick Flowers 
Imagine it: posing against a backdrop of hundreds of flowers, capturing the perfect summer snapshot, then hand-selecting each stem to build a beautiful bouquet — or perhaps even a flower crown.

Spa 
Soak up summer, then sink into relaxation at The Spa at Lied Lodge. Treat yourselves to apple-scented massages, soothing body rituals, and a little well-deserved glow before your next toast, trail walk, or sunset stroll.

What’s Happening This Summer

Summer has a way of turning simple moments into something memorable. A stroll becomes an adventure, time outside becomes a special occasion, and every sunny afternoon feels worth celebrating. At Arbor Day Farm, the season is filled with fresh-air fun, family-friendly festivities, and special summer events designed to help you make the most of every minute outdoors.

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