University Place Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit University Place
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
University of Nebraska State Museum
Bear witness to the formation of the universe and gaze up at an enormous mammoth skeleton in this eclectic complex.
Activities
Our pick of the best University Place Hotel Deals
BridgePointe Inn & Suites by BPhotels, Lincoln I-80/27th St
Great place, comfortable rooms, good food and service!
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel
Good bar service
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Graduate by Hilton Lincoln
Just fine.
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
New Victorian Suites
Guest laundry is well kept. Room is a good size. Breakfast is good.
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Annabell Gardens
We were pleasantly surprised by this property. It worked perfectly for our family of 5, three kids under 12. There was a king bed, 2 queen beds, and did not know during booking but the couch also folded out so everyone had their own bed!
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Embassy Suites Lincoln
Clean rooms, very helpful and courteous employees!
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
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 Lake and Links at Lincoln, 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 Links at Lincoln and Fallbrook Town Center.
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 Haymarket Park.
40th and "A"
When in 40th and "A", you can plan a visit to Lincoln Children's Zoo and Sunken Gardens, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
