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$204 per night from 1 Jul to 2 Jul
NZ$204
per night
1 Jul - 2 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! (1,005 reviews)
"Easy walking to the Pinnacle Event center"

Reviewed on 31 May 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$216 per night from 30 Jun to 1 Jul
NZ$216
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! (1,198 reviews)
Fabulous stay!
"This hotel is adorable! Lots of vintage detailing throughout and very clean and comfortable. The front desk staff were beyond helpful with requests."

Reviewed on 30 May 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
The price is NZ$238 per night from 24 Jun to 25 Jun
NZ$238
per night
24 Jun - 25 Jun
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! (443 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 20 May 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
The price is NZ$262 per night from 3 Jul to 4 Jul
NZ$262
per night
3 Jul - 4 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! (1,001 reviews)
"The property is beautiful, the staff in the restaurant/bar and checkin were all very pleasant. The bar/restaurant staff went above and beyond ! Excellent service! The rooms are very roomy but the bathroom could use an exhaust fan and a better shower head, couldn’t help but get water on the ..."

Reviewed on 28 May 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$393 per night from 6 Jun to 7 Jun
NZ$393
per night
6 Jun - 7 Jun
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! (561 reviews)
"Fantastic location"

Reviewed on 2 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$304 per night from 16 Jun to 17 Jun
NZ$304
per night
16 Jun - 17 Jun
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! (1,000 reviews)
"The hotel is what you would expect from an embassy suites. My only complaint is that the spa was not functional."

Reviewed on 16 May 2024

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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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