Home > Places > Otoe County
![]()
Otoe County is located south of Cass County along the state’s eastern border. The county’s roots run deep in state history and trees. Nebraska City, founded in 1855, is recognized as the first incorporated city in the state. It’s also where J. Sterling Morton founded Arbor Day in 1872. Apple orchards still surround his historic mansion and elsewhere throughout the region, making the county a favorite fall destination. Otoe County is also home to 9 other small towns, including Unadilla, Nebraska’s Groundhog Capital.
Learn more by contacting Nebraska City Tourism and Commerce at GoNebraskaCity.com and (402) 873-6654.
Discover Activities in Otoe County
Wildwood Historic Center
The Wildwood Historic Center is located in Nebraska City and includes a 10-room mansion built in 1869. The house has been immaculately preserved and is filled with authentic Victorian-era furniture ...
Arbor Day Farm
Arbor Day Farm is home to the one-of-a-kind Tree Adventure, Arbor Lodge State Historical Park and the Lied Lodge & Conference Center in Nebraska City. This 260-acre landmark showcases ...
Nebraska City Museum of Firefighting
The Nebraska City Museum of Firefighting preserves artifacts from Nebraska City’s original 1856 bucket brigade. The museum's exhibits showcase the legacy of the city's firefighting capabilities and its progression ...
Arbor Day Farm Tree Adventure
Tree Adventure is a nature-themed attraction at Arbor Day Farm in Nebraska City. Trails lead into the heart of the forest to 50-foot-high treehouses and interactive exhibits. Children learn ...
Steinhart Aquatic Center
The Steinhart Aquatic Center in Nebraska City provides summer fun with a zero-depth entry pool, lazy river, water slides and diving boards. The center is located in Steinhart Park, ...
The Bar
The Bar in Unadilla may not have a fancy name, but don't let that lower your expectations. This family owned bar is a favorite for locals and visitors alike ...
River Country Nature Center
Nebraska’s ecosystems converge in this educational and entertaining facility in Nebraska City. The River Country Nature Center houses Joe Voges' extensive collection of mounted wildlife. The animals and ...
Groundhog Day
The village of Unadilla is famed for its annual Groundhog Day celebration. The event draws so many people that the community’s population of 311 more than doubles for the ...
Lewis & Clark Missouri River Visitors Center
Nebraska City was terra incognita when explorers Lewis and Clark camped along the Missouri River here in July 1804. The Lewis & Clark Missouri River Visitors Center in Nebraska City ...
Historic Kimmel Orchard & Vineyard
The Historic Kimmel Orchard & Vineyard features 40 acres of u-pick produce. Visitors harvest strawberries in late May, cherries in mid-June and peaches from mid-July through August. Apples and pumpkins ...
Lied Lodge & Conference Center
The Lied Lodge & Conference Center is a popular spot for weddings, corporate retreats and special events in Nebraska City. It has 140 guest rooms and suites in addition to ...
Nelson House
The Nelson House in Nebraska City is one of the oldest houses in the state. This 1850s home has been preserved complete with period furniture and now operates as ...
Arbor Lodge State Historical Park
Arbor Lodge State Historical Park in Nebraska City is where Arbor Day was born. J. Sterling Morton began the tree-planting holiday in 1872. The Morton family's 52-room mansion is open ...
Dieken Prairie
The Wachiska Audubon Society’s Dieken Prairie south of Unadilla is one of the most diverse prairies in Otoe County. It's a good spot to watch birds and see ...
Kregel Windmill Factory Museum
Windmills are still part of the present-day Nebraska landscape. At the Kregel Windmill Factory in Nebraska City, visitors can see how these stately machines were engineered to harness the ...
Apple House Market
The Apple House Market sells apple pies, fresh-pressed apple cider, apple jam, apple wine – and yes – apples in Nebraska City. Wines featuring the farm’s grapes are available, too....
View More
Find a Place to Stay in Otoe County
