Lincoln Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
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Where to stay in Lincoln

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Downtown Lincoln

Downtown Lincoln is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Lied Center or Pinnacle Bank Arena.

Downtown Lincoln
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Haymarket

Though Haymarket may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Pinnacle Bank Arena and Lied Center.

Haymarket
Sunken Gardens which includes bird life and zoo animals

Near South

While visiting Near South, you might make a stop by sights like Sunken Gardens and Museum of Nebraska History.

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West Lincoln

West Lincoln might not have many top sights, but Haymarket Park and Pinnacle Bank Arena are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

West Lincoln
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Highlands

While there might not be top attractions in Highlands, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Highlands Golf Course and Haymarket Park.

Highlands
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40th and "A"

When in 40th and "A", you can plan a visit to Lincoln Children's Zoo and Gateway Mall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

40th and "A"
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Airport - Lincoln, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Airport - Lincoln, an IHG Hotel
2.5 out of 5
1101 W Commerce Way, Lincoln, NE
The price is AU$151 per night from 29 May to 30 May
AU$151
per night
29 May - 30 May
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lincoln. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (821 reviews)
Good property, sketchy area still
"Good location for easy on-off of I80. We used to stay in this - and other adjacent properties on many trips to and from the Denver/Des Moines route. However, each time the properties got dirtier, sketchier, more disrepair and the immediate area wasn’t getting any better. I was glad that this property ..."

Reviewed on 13 May 2024

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Airport - Lincoln, an IHG Hotel
Graduate Lincoln
Graduate Lincoln
4 out of 5
141 N 9th St, Lincoln, NE
The price is AU$184 per night from 26 May to 27 May
AU$184
per night
26 May - 27 May
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lincoln. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the bar and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,173 reviews)
"Our go to place to stay in Lincoln."

Reviewed on 16 May 2024

Graduate Lincoln
Best Western Plus Lincoln Inn & Suites
Best Western Plus Lincoln Inn & Suites
2.5 out of 5
2201 Wildcat Circle, Lincoln, NE
The price is AU$159 per night from 29 May to 30 May
AU$159
per night
29 May - 30 May
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lincoln. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"The Internet was unusable for my work and YouTube videos had to buffer. WiFi signal strength was low in the room. Pings time were erratic and often timed out. Room was very nice. Breakfast was good. Staff was friendly."

Reviewed on 15 May 2024

Best Western Plus Lincoln Inn & Suites
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Modern & Private 15 min to Downtown Lincoln Pet Friendly
Modern & Private 15 min to Downtown Lincoln Pet Friendly
Lincoln
Stay at this vacation home in Lincoln. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and patios. Popular attractions Memorial Stadium and Pinnacle Bank Arena are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (15 reviews)
Tom's birthday party visit to Lincoln.
"It was just as advertised and worked well for us as it was close to our events in Lincoln."

Reviewed on 12 May 2024

Modern & Private 15 min to Downtown Lincoln Pet Friendly
Buddy & Babes BNB with a BRAND NEW HOT TUB 2024
Buddy & Babes BNB with a BRAND NEW HOT TUB 2024
Lincoln
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Lincoln. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and patios. Popular attractions Pinnacle Bank Arena and Memorial Stadium ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (29 reviews)
Great Place for Families
"This property is tucked away from busy roads and was the perfect home base for us to play and relax. The home is perfectly designed and welcoming for kids. Loved our stay!!!"

Reviewed on 6 May 2024

Buddy & Babes BNB with a BRAND NEW HOT TUB 2024
4bd 2b 9 guests | Great Backyard | Ping Pong Table
4bd 2b 9 guests | Great Backyard | Ping Pong Table
Lincoln
Stay at this vacation home in Lincoln. Enjoy a fitness center, a garden, and patios. Popular attractions Memorial Stadium and Pinnacle Bank Arena are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews)
Jeff Dunham Event
"Nice stay in Lincoln. Host communication good, clean home & good location for our trip. Had 4 vehicles so good parking as well."

Reviewed on 28 Apr. 2024

4bd 2b 9 guests | Great Backyard | Ping Pong Table
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Popular places to visit

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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.

Lincoln Children's Zoo
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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.

Nebraska State Capitol
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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.

Lincoln Children's Museum
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Sunken Gardens

Participate in the planting events and go to the intriguing gardening talks in this active and welcoming set of gardens.

Sunken Gardens
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Sheldon Museum of Art

Stroll through the marvelous sculpture garden and admire the contemporary and abstract art in this museum on the university campus.

Sheldon Museum of Art
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International Quilt Study Center

5/5(2 reviews)

Browse the eclectic displays and chat with docents in this museum and study center containing one of the world’s largest quilt collections.

International Quilt Study Center

Activities

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The Essence of Kota Kinabalu

AU$116
Per adult
The Essence of Kota Kinabalu
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Drive through Christmas Lights Show

AU$50
Per adult
Drive through Christmas Lights Show
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Lincoln Scavenger Hunt: Capitol to Campus!

AU$19
Per adult
Lincoln Scavenger Hunt: Capitol to Campus!
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Loco Lincoln, NE Scavenger Hunt

AU$33
Per adult
Loco Lincoln, NE Scavenger Hunt
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Lincoln: Private Scavenger Hunts

AU$33
Per adult
Lincoln: Private Scavenger Hunts
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Lincoln Scavenger Hunt by Zombie Scavengers

AU$30
Per adult
Lincoln Scavenger Hunt by Zombie Scavengers
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