Downtown Lincoln Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Lincoln showing railway items

Popular places to visit

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Sheldon Museum of Art

Stroll through the marvelous sculpture garden and admire the contemporary and abstract art in this museum on the university campus.

Sheldon Museum of Art
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Lincoln Children's Museum

You can take time to visit Lincoln Children's Museum during your travels to Lincoln. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Lincoln Children's Museum
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Lincoln Children's Zoo

Take a ride on a historic train and learn about the animals in your backyard and beyond at this downtown zoo, tailored for curious kids.

Lincoln Children's Zoo
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Nebraska State Capitol

Tour Lincoln’s gleaming art deco Capitol building to learn about the architecture and local legislature of the Tower on the Plains.

Nebraska State Capitol
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International Quilt Study Center

5/5(2 reviews)

Browse the eclectic displays and chat with docents in this museum and study center containing one of the world’s largest quilt collections.

International Quilt Study Center
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Sunken Gardens

Participate in the planting events and go to the intriguing gardening talks in this active and welcoming set of gardens.

Sunken Gardens

Activities

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The Essence of Kota Kinabalu

NZ$114
Per adult
The Essence of Kota Kinabalu
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Drive through Christmas Lights Show

NZ$64
Per adult
Drive through Christmas Lights Show
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Our pick of the best Downtown Lincoln Hotel Deals

Hyatt Place Lincoln / Downtown - Haymarket
Hyatt Place Lincoln / Downtown - Haymarket
3.5 out of 5
600 Q Street, Lincoln, NE
The price is NZ$209 per night from 3 Dec to 4 Dec
NZ$209
includes taxes & fees
3 Dec - 4 Dec
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Lincoln. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,008 reviews)
"Staff was very friendly, hotel was clean and comfortable. Great location, within walking distance from all the venues we were interested in."

Reviewed on 3 Nov. 2024

Hyatt Place Lincoln / Downtown - Haymarket
Graduate by Hilton Lincoln
Graduate by Hilton Lincoln
4 out of 5
141 N 9th St, Lincoln, NE
The price is NZ$214 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
NZ$214
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lincoln. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the bar and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,332 reviews)
"Close to everything, clean, and great customer service"

Reviewed on 3 Nov. 2024

Graduate by Hilton Lincoln
The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel
The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel
3.5 out of 5
333 S 13th St, Lincoln, NE
The price is NZ$252 per night from 17 Nov to 18 Nov
NZ$252
includes taxes & fees
17 Nov - 18 Nov
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lincoln. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"😀"

Reviewed on 1 Nov. 2024

The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lincoln Downtown
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lincoln Downtown
2.5 out of 5
905 O Street, Lincoln, NE
The price is NZ$201 per night from 25 Nov to 26 Nov
NZ$201
includes taxes & fees
25 Nov - 26 Nov
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lincoln. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (512 reviews)
"Stayed here for a football game. Easy walk to the stadium maybe 4-5 blocks. Great food choices one block over and down. Great location no need to drive around at all. The hotel is very clean. Staff is friendly and helpful. They had dessert at night due to game weekend. The breakfast is good had an ..."

Reviewed on 3 Nov. 2024

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lincoln Downtown
The Kindler Hotel
The Kindler Hotel
4.5 out of 5
216 North 11th Street, Lincoln, NE
The price is NZ$397 per night from 5 Nov to 6 Nov
NZ$397
includes taxes & fees
5 Nov - 6 Nov
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Lincoln. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (670 reviews)
"An extremely clean and lovely hotel. The parking garage is attached to the fifth floor so you can walk directly into the hotel from there…very convenient! The location is perfect as it is walkable to the university and the fun Haymarket District. The clerk that checked us in was extremely friendly ..."

Reviewed on 28 Oct. 2024

The Kindler Hotel
Embassy Suites Lincoln
Embassy Suites Lincoln
3.5 out of 5
1040 P St, Lincoln, NE
The price is NZ$255 per night from 1 Dec to 2 Dec
NZ$255
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lincoln. Enjoy free breakfast, a 24-hour fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
Pricey but good location
"Went for a Husker game, Embassy always overcharges for those weekend but so does everyone else, chose because of location and lack of other hotels, price isn't justified though"

Reviewed on 3 Nov. 2024

Embassy Suites Lincoln
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Lincoln

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Haymarket

Though Haymarket may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Pinnacle Bank Arena and Lied Center.

Haymarket
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North Bottoms

While North Bottoms isn't home to many top sights, Bob Devaney Sports Center and Memorial Stadium are some notable places to visit nearby.

North Bottoms
Sunken Gardens which includes bird life and zoo animals

Near South

While visiting Near South, you might make a stop by sights like Sunken Gardens and Museum of Nebraska History.

Near South
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Antelope Park

While Antelope Park may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Lincoln Children's Zoo and Sunken Gardens.

Antelope Park
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Capitol Beach

While there might not be top attractions in Capitol Beach, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Haymarket Park and Pinnacle Bank Arena.

Capitol Beach
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West Lincoln

West Lincoln might not have many top sights, but Haymarket Park and Pinnacle Bank Arena are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

West Lincoln

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