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.
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.
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.
Sunken Gardens
Participate in the planting events and go to the intriguing gardening talks in this active and welcoming set of gardens.
Activities
Our pick of the best Downtown Lincoln Hotel Deals
Drury Plaza Hotel Lincoln Downtown
The hotel was beautiful. Everyone was accommodating. Breakfast was great.
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
Graduate by Hilton Lincoln
Very clean room and friendly front desk staff
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Hyatt Place Lincoln / Downtown - Haymarket
The room was great and the staff was very nice and friendly.
Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026
The Kindler Hotel
The BEST!!!
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Embassy Suites Lincoln
The room was clean and comfortable, we had an issue with the shower and they immediately moved us to a new room
Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026
Hampton Inn by Hilton Lincoln Downtown
**
Reviewed on 15 Feb 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 Haymarket Park.
