Highlands Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Highlands
Popular places to visit
Memorial Stadium
Catch an event at Memorial Stadium during your trip to Lincoln. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
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.
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.
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.
Our pick of the best Highlands Hotel Deals
Fairfield Inn & Suites Lincoln Airport
"Overall our stay was great. The only thing worth noting was the restaurants and bars in the resort were extremely expensive which is to be expected with a resort but this was really high."
Reviewed on 2 June 2026
Wingate by Wyndham Lincoln Airport East I-80
"Room was clean and staff was nice"
Reviewed on 6 June 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lincoln Airport by IHG
"Great breakfast!"
Reviewed on 2 June 2026
Americas Best Value Inn Lincoln Airport
"Dirty towels, hair on the sheets, dirty yellow pillows; the bed probably had bed bugs. I have scratches on my body. Worst place ever. This place is literally falling apart; one can see that. They have broken windows covered with aluminium foil; people are smoking in their rooms even though they charge ..."
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
Hampton Inn Lincoln Airport
"Good location"
Reviewed on 1 June 2026
Horizon Inn Motel
"Great choice for the money. Good value. Clean rooms and towels"
Reviewed on 5 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Highlands
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.
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.
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.
West Lincoln
West Lincoln might not have many top sights, but Capitol Beach Lake and Haymarket Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
