40th and A Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit 40th and A
Popular places to visit
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Nebraska-Lincoln during your travels in Lincoln. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Memorial Stadium
Catch an event at Memorial Stadium during your trip to Lincoln. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
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.
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.
Sunken Gardens
Participate in the planting events and go to the intriguing gardening talks in this active and welcoming set of gardens.
International Quilt Study Center
Browse the eclectic displays and chat with docents in this museum and study center containing one of the world’s largest quilt collections.
Activities
Our pick of the best 40th and A Hotel Deals
Drury Plaza Hotel Lincoln Downtown
staff was friendly and helpful, we were from out of town and asked for some recommendations for things to do they staff were very helpful we ended up checking out a couple suggested places and had a great time, nice amenities, delicious food and drinks
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
New Victorian Suites
Clean room and the property is well maintained
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Graduate by Hilton Lincoln
Good parking and location. Nothing memorable
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
Hyatt Place Lincoln / Downtown - Haymarket
Friendly, knowledgeable staff, easy check in, comfortable room.
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026
Annabell Gardens
The room was very clean. The staff was super friendly and helpful! My favorite place to stay in Lincoln!
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
The Kindler Hotel
Great hospitality. Kind staff. Great lobby ambiance. And clean rooms.
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around 40th and A
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.
Near South
While visiting Near South, you might make a stop by sights like Sunken Gardens and Museum of Nebraska History.
East Campus
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in East Campus and surrounding area, you can visit International Quilt Study Center and Gateway Mall.
College View
College View might not have many top sights, but Lincoln Children's Zoo and Sunken Gardens are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Downtown Lincoln
Downtown Lincoln is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Lied Center or Lincoln Children's Museum.
Bethany
While Bethany isn't home to many top sights, Gateway Mall and International Quilt Study Center are some notable places to visit nearby.
