University Place 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 University Place Hotel Deals
New Victorian Suites
"Room was very dirty. Lots of dust on the baseboards, mold in the shower, microwave didn't work."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel Lincoln Downtown
"Super comfortable, convenient and nice place to stay."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Graduate by Hilton Lincoln
"The room was clean and comfortable. Outside the room, however, the place seems to be falling apart -- chipped paint, soiled floors, cracked and worn concrete. It made me wonder if Hilton is planning to either shut the place down or completely redo it. My guess is that they do pretty well on football ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Annabell Gardens
"Breakfast options were good and for the evening you can end your day with an Icee, Ice cream, or various types of mochas."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Hyatt Place Lincoln / Downtown - Haymarket
"Overall stay was great and the staff was wonderful. Very convenient location and a lot of restaurants nearby. Breakfast was so-so."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Best Western Plus Lincoln Inn & Suites
"Enjoyed my stay"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around University Place
Bethany
While Bethany isn't home to many top sights, Gateway Mall and International Quilt Study Center are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
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.
Autumn Wood
Though Autumn Wood may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Whitehead Saline Wetland and Links at Lincoln.
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.
40th and "A"
When in 40th and "A", you can plan a visit to Lincoln Children's Zoo and Woods Tennis Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
