Downtown Lincoln Travel Guide
Lincoln
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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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Top hotels in Downtown Lincoln
The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel
Good bar service
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Graduate by Hilton Lincoln
Let me sleep in
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Embassy Suites Lincoln
Much nicer staff than 2 years back.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Hyatt Place Lincoln / Downtown - Haymarket
Clean room nice staff comfy bed
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lincoln Downtown by IHG
I will stay here for a Huskers game in the future I stayed her for doing a board exam in town.
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
The Kindler Hotel
Great stay. Staff was super kind and helpful.
Reviewed on 1 Jan 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.
