I love Arbor Day Farm! We have visited here for staycations and day trips! Just 40 minutes from home it's a beautiful ride if you take route 75. We love walking the massive grounds. From trails, to tree tops, exploring the lodge, the hazelnut fields, and even the water park There is so much to do and see, bonus: smell. It's the perfect spot to celebrate an occassion, spend the day with the family, or just get away from the city. This is my happy place for sure! read more

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Our primary motive in visiting Arbor Day Farm was the Discovery Ride. Sadly, when we arrived to buy tickets, the cashier said it wasn't running except on weekends. That would have been good information to share on their website! But no; I checked again and there was no mention when the Ride was not available. Good thing this was not our only planned stop in Nebraska City. I did enjoy walking Doug's Trail -- and easy walk along a peaceful, mostly shaded route. The Historic Barns were cool. Overall, the site seemed to be clean and well-maintained. read more

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We love going apple picking every year on their annual Arbor Day farm festival. Sadly this year there was no apple pie or hurts donuts. Maybe we got there too late on the first day? Either way, great way to spend a few hours trying their food vendors and taking part of their activities. You do need to pay to pick apples and to take your kids into their jungle play area. read more

There was so many different elements to Arbor Day! First we checked out the Apple House Market, and grabbed dinner at Porters, we had the Mac n cheese, apple slushies, and brisket sandwiches! I want to go back and try the corn bread and burrata! After dinner we walked back and check out the "All Hallows Eve" Halloween attraction at the Tree Adventure area! After walking through that we went across the way to a candle light tour of the Morton House! Arbor Day is only a 45 minute drive from the Omaha metro area, and everyone should check out all the updates they have been doing with their new chef, who came and chatted with us during dinner! read more

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Perfect mix of outdoor adventure that both kids and adults will enjoy! Paired with the Lied Lodge was perfection. I hope to be back in the fall. Only thing missing is a good coffee shop read more

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A friend and I stopped spontaneously on a road trip. This place is spectacular! I'm all about Arbor Day anyway, but even my friend thought it was amazing! We shopped, tasted wine, he had macaroni and cheese in the barbecue place, and we hiked around the mansion. We were on a time limit because of where we needed to get to, but we wished we had time for the Tree Adventure. This was my first time in Nebraska, but I will return for the Arbor Day Farm. It was a blast! read more

stopped in for a cider tasting before lunch at timber's. Very busy however the service was friendly love the modern farmhouse style. comfy and cozy spot. picked up a new cookbook and apple cider to take home. I always love this spot and love sharing it when I have guest come to town. read more

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After visiting the Arbor lodge across the street, we drove over to the main Arbor Day Farm area. The parking lot closest to the gift shop, restaurant and Tree Experience were packed but there was plenty of parking a short walk away. Beautiful ground with extensive walking trails we'll be back to experience someday. We bought some Nebraska popping corn, Apple Cider and salsa in the gift shop. I really appreciate that the store accepts contactless payment (as did the restaurant and the Arbor Lodge) and the quick and friendly service. We'll be back later in the year when fresh apples are available, so walk more of the grounds. read more

We visited Arbor Day Farm for the Applejack Festival this year, and it's a ton of fun for the family, kids, and even just adults who are kids at heart. For an example, they have a "Tree Adventure" course that a lot of kids love to do, but I love it just as much and I have no kids :-) There is also lots to do including visiting the Arbor Lodge State Historical Park (where you can tour the Arbor Lodge Mansion/Morton Mansion), or enter a recipe contest, wine tasting, and more. And of course, the main reason we visited: Apples! Our favorite treats this year were the apple donuts, cider slushies, and apple butter. There were tons of food trucks to visit during the festival, including Thai food, cinnamon rolls, and many more. You can also make the small trek over to the Lied Lodge to have a bite there (we did, and it was fabulous!) I think visiting during the annual Applejack Festival is a good idea, but checking out Arbor Day Farm for any other event, or just to visit the vineyard and historical sights - you can't go wrong! read more

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Had some very delicious beef brisket from Porters BBQ. It was so tender. After dinner we walked around the Arbor Farm Tree Adventure. We have been there before with the grandkids. It is a very fun place. We also did a candlelight tour of the Arbor Farms Mansion! Laura our tour guide was fantastic! She's been there 21 years and has all the info on the J. Mortan Sterling family. Highly recommend touring the mansion! Day or night. read more

What a great way to get outside, enjoy trees, and their fruits. Our pre-teen grands loved it, almost as much as we did.

Visited Arbor Day Farm for a conference, and absolutely loved my stay! It seemed more like a retreat/vacation rather than a work event. Arbor Day Farm is surrounded by beauty and serenity, and much to explore! Staff was helpful and friendly. My favorite parts from the farm was the Treehouse Adventure and the on-site restaurant, Timbers, so yummy! If you are in Nebraska or close by and looking for a family friendly place for a weekend getaway, Arbor Day Farm is your place! read more

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Could be better. Other reviews already mention some of the issues. There's little here. Chalk this place up as a roadside attraction under the guide of a Foundation that is under the guise that it does things for the community. There are other businesses in Nebraska City, please consider spending your dollars with them - especially considering the President of the Arbor Day Foundation (which operates Arbor Day Farm and Lied Lodge) makes more than $250,000 a year and a number of other staff make more than $150,000 per year. I'll get my apples from somewhere else instead of these Copperheads and I'll support nonprofits that are genuine and not full of corporate green behind a veneer of a good cause. Two stars because I don't want to write them off completely. read more

The Tree Adventure at Arbor Day Farm is currently by reservation only to schedule spacing during COVID. Masks are required in the common areas prior to entering the trails and tree house. Admission is $13 for adults, $11 for children. Hours are 9-5 Tuesday-Thursday and 9-7 Friday and Saturday. Sunday follows the 9-5 schedule. Now for the fun! We heard squeals of delight from the play area as soon as we entered the tree adventure and as we moved closer observed two large groups of area school children. As we moved further into the tree adventure a peaceful quiet became the norm. We were greeted by a guide outside the tree village where we took rope bridges and swinging trails to climb into the top canopy of the forest. Some trails are mulch, others are paved and ADA compliant. Public restrooms, concession stands, benches, play areas and learning experiences are all built into the adventure. The area is immaculate. The restrooms clean and the support staff is helpful and friendly. Fall colors were in abundance, parking was plentiful and the whole experience was memorable--in a good way. If you are looking for a positive outdoor experience with a little structure and plenty of fresh air, this place will wear the kids (and adults) out and you will sleep well after a visit! read more

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This place is such a fun family adventure! My family has been going annually since I was a baby and we still keep the tradition going. We stop by the gift shop first, there's a also a small restaurant attached. We all meet here and then eat or sometimes use their tables for our picnic. After there's the tree adventures, with all kinds of fun activities along the walk for the whole family. Sometimes there's special events going on as well and there will be a table or things set up. For example, an apple cider making demonstration or axe throwing. Then there's also a small theater playing shows and a gift shop attached to the tree adventure area as well. Finally, across the street there's trees, trails, and the old mansion and garage which are all fun to explore and walk around. read more

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My friend and I took our children to the Arbor Day Farm/Treehouse Adventure and had a blast for 4+ hours! Ages for kids were 1, 2, 4, 5, and an 8 year old and we all had fun (well the 1 year old mostly observed and snacked). I haven't been to the Arbor Day Farm in about 8 years and a lot has changed. We went on a Monday (a holiday for us) early in the day (9:30 and they open at 9 a.m.) and there weren't many people at all. Which we preferred. However, lots of school groups started showing up a little later. I was worried we'd be super crowded but we were able to pace it out so we were pretty much right before that group. It worked out well. The first stop in the Treehouse Adventure (besides the bathroom, make sure you stop here first because there's isn't one until the Treehouse!) was the outdoor classroom. This was by far our kids favorite spot. There were hammocks for relaxing and climbing, outdoor musical equipment, a shed with wood and a wheelbarrow to build, there was a water feature which my two year could not get enough of, a messy area with sticks and stumps, and a create art area with pieces of wood and such. I loved it because there was a lot to do for everyone AND there is just one entrance/exit so my friend and I were able to park near the front and let the kids explore (with a few minor interventions). It was delightful! I wish I had this in my own backyard or a park like this in Lincoln! We'd never leave. The next area we came upon had a beehive (but I think it was too cold for bees, we went in mid-October), an oversize spider web which was also fun for most of the kiddos (my two year old didn't like this one), a zip line (also too big for my two year old but they all enjoyed taking turns and watching each other). It bugged me a little that parents were allowing their children to go over and over and not take turns, so I guess my advice is if you see it's open, get there before a bunch of other kids do but be kind enough to take turns when others do show up. There was also a seesaw that got lots of love from our kids. Then there was a slide that shoots right into the trees. They land right before a woody embankment with a path back up to the top. All ages LOVED this and did it over and over and over. It looks a little nerve wracking at first but it's fast, curvy, and then slows in just enough time to get off without falling. It was a hit! Even my friend took her baby down in her arms but she said it was a little bit snug so probably not made for adult behinds. :) After this area is the Treehouse! What an adventure. I personally wasn't a big fan of the high, wobbly, netted bridges of chaos but the kids loved it! I went in because I was worried we'd love track of the kids but the entrance and exit are also very close together. In fact, we pulled our strollers over to the patio (which is nearby the original treehouse) and had lunch. I love that we are able to bring in our own food. In fact, there really isn't any food available except for the apple market near the parking lot. Saves on costs! There are a lot of different bridges with different footings, some have steps, some have wood planks, others have logs. There is also a bouncy area somewhere in the midst of all the bridges. You really do feel like you're lost among the trees. It was a really fun experience. Thats the basic overlay of how the activities lay out but again, you can spend a lot of time at each one. They are large wooded areas so the children could roam around within parental view. I loved it. After this you could opt to go pick apples or explore one of the activities you loved most. We ended up going back to the outdoor classroom for another hour. It was glorious. My two year old LOVES being outside. I'm glad I brought a back up outfit though, because eventually he ended up in the water feature and soaked from head to toe. Things to note: - The woman selling tickets didn't really offer up any advice so if you have questions, ask! They don't have maps but it's easy to figure out. We missed out on the Tree Adventure Discovery Ride (additional $5 one hour trip around the farm) because it wasn't very obvious where that was or that it was only at 1 p.m. on weekdays. - Two and under are free! Adults are $12, children 3 and up are $10. - Don't forget to check out the greenhouse for your free seedling. - For apple picking, you return to the gift shop and purchase a bag to fill. You pay per bag, not by weight. The minimum bag size is $9. - Also, we were there on a Monday (maybe it's different on weekends) and there was no rack ride to the orchard. After 4+ hours running around after kids and lugging around a wagon, I was not the least bit interested in hauling them down to the orchard. It would have been really great to have a ride down there. So, we opted to not pick apples. Kids were a little bummed but they were tired too. All-in-all this was an AWESOME place to visit and we will be back for many years to come. read more

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This place is so sweet! Most of the activities seem geared toward young kids, but older kids and adults will still have fun walking the trails and picking apples. The gift shop is wonderful- you can buy fresh picked apples (they have dozens of different varieties to choose from) as well as décor and kitchen items (wall stuff, aprons, towels, baking utensils, cookware, candy dishes, faux flowers, etc) and tons of fun gourmet foods and items- everything apple you can imagine (pie, cider, butter, lip balm, etc) popcorn, honey, jams and jellies, candy, fudge, peanut brittle, mustard, nuts... No excuses not to get souvenirs for friends & family back home. This is a must-stop-at place when you're near Omaha- only about 45 minutes outside the city. read more

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When to the tree adventure with the family and had a blast! Will totally go back in the future!

We went here after the busy season. Second weekend in November. No lines Lots of parking Cute stores Lots of seating Friendly staff Very clean The new rope attraction is very fun. Great for kids read more

I've only been to the farm during the Applejack Festival. i.e. it was busy as hell. Maybe next year we should take a different approach that doesn't include waiting in excessively long lines and the out of control crowd? Even with all of that, it's still a good time so imagine how fun it would be with 75% less people... many of the activities here seem to be tailored to family activities but there are still fun things for groups of adults (eating various apple products, apple wine tasting (try the fortified apple pie wine!) and apple-picking. Also there are apparently some nice walking trails and the lodge restaurant - two things we haven't partaken in yet but hopefully will get to enjoy as well. A nice diversion from Omaha for a weekend afternoon in the fall. read more

This place is amazing! So much fun outdoor and educational stuff. Restaurant and gift shop on grounds too. Not operating fully due to COVID but takeout is available. When we went, they were doing visits my reservation only. We were the only other family there so it was perfect. Can not wait to come back to this place. read more

Tip: Go early in the season! By the end, things get a bit picked over. I worked hard to get the few braeburns that were left (read: climbing into the tree to get the one or two hanging still in the middle, emerging with sticks and leaves in my hair and scratches on my arms), but it was worth it because the braeburns were so amazingly good. It's smart to try an apple of the kind you're considering off the tree before picking a bunch of them--some of them that looked good didn't actually taste that good. The good news is that there are lots of varieties. There's a sweet little hayride out to the orchard and a small pumpkin patch. We went to one of the special events--the Octoberfest dinner. Overpriced and mediocre food. Stick to the apples :) read more

Took three kids there a few Sunday's ago and had a great time. We were kind of disappointed that the infamous treehouse was actually a set of stairs and a platform. I was thinking an actual treehouse. Beautiful scenery and a great place to get away. read more

This is not a farm, it is a semi-amusement park with walking paths. If you've been here before you know what's here so you don't have to ask. If this is your first time and don't have grade school kids don't waste your money; go across the street to the state park to walk through the woods. We wanted to walk through the greenhouse and the orchards and were charged $11 a person. We went up to the greenhouse and it was closed and there were 17 trees in the orchard. The larger orchard was on the other side of a locked gate that said 'NoTrespassing'. The staff was not very helpful or knowledgeable if you didn't want to go on the 'Tree Adventure'. Adults without kids should go elsewhere. read more

We took our three year old there, and he had a ball! We felt safe and relaxed the entire time. There wasn't a whole lot of direction or "help" from staff there to serve, but we didn't care. We will go back if we can. read more

We take the kids here each time we go to the Lied Lodge. Fun and educational activities here. Walking trails and outdoor fun. Each time we go we get a free little tree for everyone. One we got a couple of years ago is 6' now. You get to see the nursery and how they produce all the seedlings. Really makes you appreciate trees and natures. Fun escape from the Omaha area. Thanks! read more

This is a beautiful, relaxing place to go. We enjoyed the trails, the tree house and the evening discovery ride. The wine and pie are delicious. read more

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If I were twelve years old, I would give this place five stars, as there are many "fun and educational" things to do here (small museum exhibits, things to interact w/ along the trail, and a big "treehouse" (which is just a tall platform in the middle of the woods)). As an adult, I would say that the nature trails are relaxing to walk on, but it is definitely a "kid/family" themed place. read more

Love this place!!! The staff is so knowledgeable and friendly. Katherine at tree adventure goes out of her way to make each trip there memorable! read more

Terrible service. Went down to Nebraska City for a girls day. Called the day before to see what the deals were and said we were coming down on a Monday. We wanted to do the wine tasting its 4 wines for $6. Drove an hour down and got there, they said they weren't doing wine tasting, because of the apple workers. When we called no one said that they weren't holding wine tastings; this is why we called ahead because of the drive we had to take. They didn't accommodate us. Only asked if she could do anything for us. Not even give us a coupon or something for our inconvenience. She blamed it on one of the younger kid workers for telling us the wrong information, even though it was a older lady that we spoke to on the phone. Don't go here. read more

Amazing time! Would recommend to anyone with children. I decided to stop here on my way from Kansas City to Omaha so my son could run off some energy. This place is great! read more