Downtown Lincoln Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Lincoln
Popular places to visit
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.
Sheldon Museum of Art
Stroll through the marvelous sculpture garden and admire the contemporary and abstract art in this museum on the university campus.
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.
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.
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 Downtown Lincoln Hotel Deals
Graduate by Hilton Lincoln
So fun!! Other than a few bumps at check in and wrong room assignments, it was a great place to stay!
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel
Probably my favorite place to stay when I’m in downtown Lincoln.
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Hyatt Place Lincoln / Downtown - Haymarket
Nice clean hotel. All of the staff were friendly Convenient location close to restaurants and the arena within walking distance.
Reviewed on 17 Oct 2025
The Kindler Hotel
Very elegant decor and extremely friendly and helpful staff.
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Embassy Suites Lincoln
Overall our stay was excellent. I would suggest providing optional non-disposable cups for coffee. there is a lot of waste of one use cups. Otherwise, everything was great,
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lincoln Downtown by IHG
Clean rooms, friendly staff
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Lincoln
Haymarket
Though Haymarket may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Pinnacle Bank Arena and Lincoln Children's Museum.
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.
South Salt Creek
While there might not be top attractions in South Salt Creek, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Nebraska State Capitol and Lincoln Children's Museum.
Near South
While visiting Near South, you might make a stop by sights like Sunken Gardens and Museum of Nebraska History.
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.
Capitol Beach
While there might not be top attractions in Capitol Beach, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Capitol Beach Lake and Haymarket Park.
