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Arbor Lodge State Historical Park

2nd Avenue, PO Box 15, Nebraska City, NE 68410
402-873-7222
4.5 of 5 stars 14 Reviews
Type: State Parks
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Omaha, U.S.A
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23 reviews 23 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012

This is the home of J. Sterling Morton, the founder of Arbor Day -- his brother invented Morton Salt! Arbor Day STARTED in Nebraska! Cool! It was a very nice tour!

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Omaha, Nebraska
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8 reviews 8 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

The outside grounds are becoming crummy. Used to be immaculate grounds keeping and beautiful flowers. Now it's a lot of weeds, dandelions, etc, which definitely distract from the beauty of the estate. Obviously, less money is being allotted for it's upkeep. Inside, beautiful antique furniture and artifacts.

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Omaha, Nebraska
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23 reviews 23 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012

Very historic and lovely little town with great fruits and desserts in season. Many things to do and nice camping for the outdoorsy types.

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Omaha, Nebraska
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2012

Spent a pleasant couple of hours looking at the beautiful architecture, the tasteful displays, and the gardens.

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Lincoln, Ne
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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2012

Neat area to learn about Nebraska history and fun city

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Omaha, Nebraska
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17 reviews 17 reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2012

This is a "very" interesting place. You can spend an entire morning or afternoon there. Takes you back in time.

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Iowa
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45 reviews 45 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2012

Walk through to see the past, has always interested me. I found this place fascinating.

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omaha
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 January 2012

Great way to spend a day fall day when the leaves have began to turn

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Omaha, Nebraska
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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 January 2012

good park for the family. some of the facilities are old, but that is part of being out in nature.

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Omaha, Nebraska
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57 helpful votes 57 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 December 2011

You do need a sticker for your car to enter but you can park across the street and walk. The mansion is really worth seeing and there is a lot of Nebrasla history. Check out the ;Whispering Bench.'

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