Downtown Lincoln Travel Guide
Lincoln
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.
Things to do
Top hotels in Downtown Lincoln
Drury Plaza Hotel Lincoln Downtown
Great staff, breakfast was great, and we enjoyed the happy hour.
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Graduate by Hilton Lincoln
Great hotel, great location.
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Hyatt Place Lincoln / Downtown - Haymarket
Yes
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
The Kindler Hotel
Awesome!!!
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Embassy Suites Lincoln
Clean rooms, kind and courteous staff.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Hampton Inn by Hilton Lincoln Downtown
The front desk staff was super helpful at check in. The whole staff we ran into was very courteous. The hotel was very clean. Can’t wait to stay again.
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
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.
