This post was updated on October 23, 2020 to reflect the most current information.
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas and you know what that means — it’s time to find your perfect Christmas tree!
Even though there are a lot of reasons to choose a real Christmas tree over an artificial one this year, including the amazing smell and lessened environmental harm, you’ll also be supporting a local business!
To help you figure out where you should visit, we’ve rounded up some of the best local spots in the Omaha area where you can get a freshly cut Christmas tree. So, grab your flannel and your winter coat, and get ready for some family memories!
Bennington Pines
160TH St & Hwy 36, Bennington, NE 68007
With tractor rides, a warming barn, complimentary hot drinks and other holiday treasures, your visit to Bennington Farms is sure to please every member of the family! Pay them a visit to cut down your own Christmas tree and enjoy seeing woodland creatures like deer, rabbits, quail foxes and more along the way.
Indian Creek Nursery
303 N Saddle Creek Road, Omaha
Shop for your Christmas tree this year in a heated greenhouse! The Indian Creek Nursery and Garden Center is a year-round destination for your houseplant and winter season needs. They sell seeds, pots, fertilizer and even Christmas decor during the holiday season! They sell several types of trees from Douglas Fir to White Pine. Whether you’re looking for needle retention, a strong fragrance or price — they’ll have a tree to match your needs!
Santa’s Woods
3764 State Highway 133, Blair
Photo courtesy of Santa’s Woods
Santa’s Woods offers a Christmas tree shopping experience unlike any other! They offer complimentary cocoa, mulled apple cider and coffee. You can also relax by a fire pit and roast marshmallows for s’mores! And, in addition to traditional trees, they also sell “Technicolor Trees” that come in all different types of colors like pink, teal and even black.
Country Conifers
12778 County Road 30, Blair
At this full-service Christmas tree farm, they’ll help you find your perfect tree out of their unmatched selection of high-quality fir trees. They’ll even cut it, clean it, drill it and secure it to your car. All you have to do is decorate it!
Lanoha Nurseries
19111 West Center Road, Omaha
Photo courtesy of Lanoha Nurseries
Located in Omaha, Lanoha Nurseries is one of the largest nursery and garden centers throughout the Midwest. Along with offering high-quality trees and plants, they also sell interior decor. During the holiday season, they stock fresh cut Christmas trees, artificial trees and Christmas decor!
Prairie Pine Plantation
488 County Road 7, Ashland
Since 1994, Prairie Pine Plantation has supplied hundreds of families with priceless family memories and traditions. They pride themselves on being 100% at your service, cutting down whichever tree you choose and preparing it for transportation.
Nordstrom’s Tree Farm
11401 Pawnee Road, Omaha
Photo courtesy of Nordstrom’s Tree Farm
Not only does Nordstrom’s Tree Farm offer a full-service tree cutting experience, but they also provide free hot chocolate, a heated sales barn with one-of-a-kind handmade gifts, and rides on a 1953 International Harvester Fire Truck! Plus, they are settled in a beautiful location full of festive family photo opportunities!
Frosty’s Pines
2172 US Highway 75, Omaha
Owned and operated by four generations of the Tosoni family, Frosty’s Pines is a perfect winter-destination for you and your family this year! They offer Scotch and White Pine trees at a standard price of $40 (regardless of size).
Where are you getting your tree?
Did we miss your favorite spot? Let us know in the comments!