Downtown Lincoln Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Lincoln showing railway items

Popular places to visit

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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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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 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

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$206 per night from 2 Jul to 3 Jul
NZ$206
per night
2 Jul - 3 Jul
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! (1,001 reviews)
"Friendly"

Reviewed on 9 Jun. 2024

Hyatt Place Lincoln / Downtown - Haymarket
Graduate Lincoln
Graduate Lincoln
4 out of 5
141 N 9th St, Lincoln, NE
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$214 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
NZ$214
per night
30 Jun - 1 Jul
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! (1,202 reviews)
"The Graduate has a prime location for people attending any downtown Lincoln event. We were able to walk to The Lied Center for a play quite easily. The Graduate’s decor is eccentric and fun to look at. We’d definitely stay there again."

Reviewed on 12 Jun. 2024

Graduate Lincoln
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lincoln Downtown
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lincoln Downtown
2.5 out of 5
905 O Street, Lincoln, NE
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$237 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
NZ$237
per night
30 Jun - 1 Jul
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! (446 reviews)
Haymarket stay
"Our room was so clean and the manager at check in was amazing!!!"

Reviewed on 9 Jun. 2024

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lincoln Downtown
The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel
The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel
3.5 out of 5
333 S 13th St, Lincoln, NE
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$243 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
NZ$243
per night
30 Jun - 1 Jul
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! (1,004 reviews)
"No free parking. Parking garage was good though."

Reviewed on 8 Jun. 2024

The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel
The Kindler Hotel
The Kindler Hotel
4.5 out of 5
216 North 11th Street, Lincoln, NE
The price is NZ$391 per night from 23 Jun to 24 Jun
NZ$391
per night
23 Jun - 24 Jun
Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle.
9.6/10 Exceptional! (566 reviews)
"Loved it. However, bar is not open very late."

Reviewed on 9 Jun. 2024

The Kindler Hotel
Embassy Suites Lincoln
Embassy Suites Lincoln
3.5 out of 5
1040 P St, Lincoln, NE
The price is NZ$256 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
NZ$256
per night
1 Jul - 2 Jul
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)
"This is the second year we have come to town for my son to attend Matt Rhule football camps. It is very convenient to get to the stadium. The breakfast and happy hour provided daily are a great bonus. We will be back next year!"

Reviewed on 9 Jun. 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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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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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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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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