Downtown Lincoln Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Lincoln
Popular places to visit
Sheldon Museum of Art
Stroll through the marvelous sculpture garden and admire the contemporary and abstract art in this museum on the university campus.
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.
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.
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.
Sunken Gardens
Participate in the planting events and go to the intriguing gardening talks in this active and welcoming set of gardens.
Our pick of the best Downtown Lincoln Hotel Deals
Drury Plaza Hotel Lincoln Downtown
Great location. Very safe. Can be a bit noisy on the side with Barry's music playing. But being downtown in middle of everything in walking distance was great!
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Graduate by Hilton Lincoln
Nice place to stay while in Lincoln. Everything we did was walkable, so we parked in the connected ramp and didn’t worry about street parking.
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
Hyatt Place Lincoln / Downtown - Haymarket
I highly recommend this hotel. The staff are great. Wonderful location and everything you need is in the very comfortable room. This place is excellent!
Reviewed on 8 May 2026
The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel
The room was very clean, and the staff were very helpful with setting up the mobile key. Excited to go back soon!
Reviewed on 9 May 2026
Embassy Suites Lincoln
The hotel staff were very rude with kids being in the lobby. They now require you to buy all alcohol from the bar. I do believe this is a city ordinance and not just the hotel trying to siphon money. Parking is an absolute joke. The hotel has seen better days and is in need of a serious remodel.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026
The Kindler Hotel
Always an excellent experience!
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
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.
Near South
While visiting Near South, you might make a stop by sights like Sunken Gardens and Museum of Nebraska History.
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.
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 Museum of American Speed.
