40th and A Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Lincoln Children\'s Zoo featuring zoo animals as well as a small group of people

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
Sunken Gardens featuring a bridge, signage and a river or creek

Sunken Gardens

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

Sunken Gardens
Nebraska State Capitol which includes a river or creek and kayaking or canoeing as well as an individual male

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
Lincoln Children's Museum

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
International Quilt Study Center which includes a garden and flowers

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
University of Nebraska State Museum which includes interior views

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.

University of Nebraska State Museum

Activities

State and City Mosque

The Essence of Kota Kinabalu

AU$143
per adult
The Essence of Kota Kinabalu
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Our pick of the best 40th and A Hotel Deals

Graduate by Hilton Lincoln

Graduate by Hilton Lincoln

4 out of 5
141 N 9th St, Lincoln, NE
The price is AU$224 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
AU$224
12 Oct - 13 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star 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! (1,276 reviews)
"Great location.. Friendly staff, and within walking distance to many restaurants and bars."

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

Graduate by Hilton Lincoln
New Victorian Suites

New Victorian Suites

3 out of 5
225 North 50th St., 50th & O Street, Lincoln, NE
The price is AU$127 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
AU$127
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Lincoln. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,078 reviews)
"Ok"

Reviewed on 18 Sept 2025

New Victorian Suites
The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel

The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel

3.5 out of 5
333 S 13th St, Lincoln, NE
The price is AU$228 per night from 19 Oct to 20 Oct
AU$228
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lincoln. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,020 reviews)
"Great hotel, downtown location little iffy (homeless all around building). Staff a little to used to conventions, a little too disconnected for hotel vacationers. Great restaurants in hotel too."

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel
Annabell Gardens

Annabell Gardens

3 out of 5
200 S 68th Place, Lincoln, NE
The price is AU$224 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
AU$224
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Lincoln. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,023 reviews)
"This is a great place to stay. We loved the room and bed. There is some minor maintenance needed on exteriors of some buildings. But nothing that adversely impacted our stay."

Reviewed on 25 Sept 2025

Annabell Gardens
BridgePointe Inn & Suites by BPhotels, Lincoln I-80/27th St

BridgePointe Inn & Suites by BPhotels, Lincoln I-80/27th St

2.5 out of 5
6750 Wildcat Drive, Lincoln, NE
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lincoln. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,029 reviews)
"EVERYTHING WAS FINE, WILL COME BACK."

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2025

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BridgePointe Inn & Suites by BPhotels, Lincoln I-80/27th St
Hyatt Place Lincoln / Downtown - Haymarket

Hyatt Place Lincoln / Downtown - Haymarket

3.5 out of 5
600 Q Street, Lincoln, NE
The price is AU$263 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
AU$263
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Lincoln. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,015 reviews)
Concert stay
"Clean room , staff was nice"

Reviewed on 24 Sept 2025

Hyatt Place Lincoln / Downtown - Haymarket
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Other neighbourhoods around 40th and A

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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.

Antelope Park
Sunken Gardens showing 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.

Near South
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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.

East Campus
Lincoln showing railway items

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 Lincoln Children's Museum.

Downtown Lincoln
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College View

College View might not have many top sights, but Lincoln Children's Zoo and Sunken Gardens are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

College View
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Bethany

While Bethany isn't home to many top sights, Abel Stadium and Gateway Mall are some notable places to visit nearby.

Bethany

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