University Place Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit University Place
Popular places to visit
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.
International Quilt Study Center
Browse the eclectic displays and chat with docents in this museum and study center containing one of the world’s largest quilt collections.
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.
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.
Activities
Our pick of the best University Place Hotel Deals
Embassy Suites Lincoln
Clean rooms, very helpful and courteous employees!
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
Graduate by Hilton Lincoln
Cozy and clean hotel. And a good location downtown Lincoln.
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
BridgePointe Inn & Suites by BPhotels, Lincoln I-80/27th St
All of the above
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel
Good bar service
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Hyatt Place Lincoln / Downtown - Haymarket
The check in staff was wonderful
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025
New Victorian Suites
Only spoke to one person at check in. Never saw any stsff after that.
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around University Place
Bethany
While Bethany isn't home to many top sights, Gateway Mall and International Quilt Study Center are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
Bicentennial Estates
When in Bicentennial Estates, you can plan a visit to Links Lake and Bob Devaney Sports Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Autumn Wood
Though Autumn Wood may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Links at Lincoln and Fallbrook Town Center.
Belmont
While Belmont may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Bob Devaney Sports Center and Haymarket Park.
40th and "A"
When in 40th and "A", you can plan a visit to Lincoln Children's Zoo and Sunken Gardens, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
