Downtown Lincoln Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Lincoln
Popular places to visit
Sheldon Museum of Art
Stroll through the marvelous sculpture garden and admire the contemporary and abstract art in this museum on the university campus.
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.
Our pick of the best Downtown Lincoln Hotel Deals
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
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
The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel
"Everything was perfect and clean! We really appreciated our stay there! The staff was friendly and helpful! We are very happy with our stay there!"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Embassy Suites Lincoln
"Everyone on the staff was professional and courteous. It was walking distance to many many restaurants and attractions. Super clean and great amenities."
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Hampton Inn by Hilton Lincoln Downtown
"Great stay in Lincoln. Good oatmeal and cereal and waffle options. Eggs and sausage were okay. The room was like new and so clean and spacious tall ceilings."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Lincoln
Haymarket
Though Haymarket may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Pinnacle Bank Arena and Lincoln Children's Museum.
North Bottoms
While North Bottoms isn't home to many top sights, Bob Devaney Sports Center and Memorial Stadium are some notable places to visit nearby.
Near South
While visiting Near South, you might make a stop by sights like Sunken Gardens and Museum of Nebraska History.
South Salt Creek
While there might not be top attractions in South Salt Creek, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Nebraska State Capitol and Lincoln Children's Museum.
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.
Capitol Beach
While there might not be top attractions in Capitol Beach, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Capitol Beach Lake and Museum of American Speed.
