Arbor Lodge State Historical Park

About Arbor Lodge State Historical Park

The 260-acre estate of J. Sterling Morton, who founded Arbor Day, with a mansion, terraced Italian garden and arboretum at Nebraska City. A day-use park where the trees are the point.

Things to do

• 🥾 Hiking

Amenities & facilities

• 🛝 Playground
• 🌞 Day Use Only

Contact

Upcoming events at Arbor Lodge State Historical Park

• Mystery at the Mansion – Murder Among MateysSep 12, 2026 · 6:00 PM
• Living History Weekend at Arbor Lodge – Frontier DaysSep 25, 2026 · 11:00 AM
• Living History Weekend at Arbor Lodge – Frontier DaysSep 26, 2026 · 11:00 AM
• Living History Weekend at Arbor Lodge – Frontier DaysSep 27, 2026 · 11:00 AM
• Mystery at the Mansion – Murder at the Halloween Costume PartyOct 17, 2026 · 7:00 PM

Event details and registration are on the Nebraska Game and Parks calendar.

🎒 Gear up for Arbor Lodge State Historical Park

Popular gear for what this park offers:

• Hiking boots
• Bug spray
• Daypacks
• Trekking poles
• Sunscreen
• First aid kit
• Water bottles

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Nearby state parks

• Riverview Marina State Recreation Area
• Waubonsie State Park
• Louisville State Recreation Area
• Platte River State Park
• Schramm Park State Recreation Area
• Eugene T. Mahoney State Park