Highlands Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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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.
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.
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.
Our pick of the best Highlands Hotel Deals
Fairfield Inn & Suites Lincoln Airport
"All around nice place to stay"
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Wingate by Wyndham Lincoln Airport East I-80
"Room was all good, need an TV system upgrade, the TV itself was good, but the service was crappie poor quality image. Also needs to work on some touch up to the property, breakfast was pretty basic."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Hampton Inn Lincoln Airport
"Wonderful room and staff very helpful and friendly. Room was very clean and comfortable. Front desk goes above and beyond to make your stay pleasant. Breakfast was very good, hit and fresh with lots of choices. They will shuttle you to airport and they even brought me my phone charger and ear pods ..."
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Horizon Inn Motel
"The room was ready and clean. I enjoyed my stay. Thank you!"
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Americas Best Value Inn Lincoln Airport
"Filthy and falling apart. Shower was so disgusting no way I would use it. Beds rock hard and carpets dirty. Floor uneven. TV did not work. Was for an overnight concert with the guys so it was suitable but no way I’d bring a family or friend"
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lincoln Airport by IHG
"The main problem we had was that there was leftover food in our fridge. It was on the top shelf and old. We opened it to figure out what it was and the smell was horrible. The fridge was unusable. The smell stayed in the area by the fridge (the entrance) We did not want to leave it the trash in our ..."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Highlands
West Lincoln
West Lincoln might not have many top sights, but Capitol Beach Lake and Haymarket Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Belmont
While Belmont may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Bob Devaney Sports Center and Links at Lincoln.
North Hills
North Hills might not have many top sights, but Links at Lincoln and Whitehead Saline Wetland are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Prairie Ridge
While Prairie Ridge may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Links at Lincoln and Whitehead Saline Wetland.
Stone Bridge Creek
When in Stone Bridge Creek, you can plan a visit to Whitehead Saline Wetland and Links at Lincoln, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Bicentennial Estates
When in Bicentennial Estates, you can plan a visit to Links at Lincoln and Whitehead Saline Wetland, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
