Highlands Travel Guide
Lincoln
Popular places to visit
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.
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 Highlands
Fairfield Inn & Suites Lincoln Airport
Clean, pet-friendly, customer service was fantastic, offers oat milk on breakfast service
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Horizon Inn Motel
We had a quick one-night stay in Lincoln. The hotel was just off the interstate, and easy to access. There were a number of restaurants in the area. They advertise a hot breakfast, but the only thing hot were the waffles (not my favorite). It was a very clean, comfortable family owned and run hotel. ...
Reviewed on 21 Mar 2026
Wingate by Wyndham Lincoln Airport East I-80
No pool
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lincoln Airport by IHG
2nd time there. Nice hotel
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Hampton Inn Lincoln Airport
Americas Best Value Inn Lincoln Airport
The hotel has its own bar and restaurant, but breakfast was very basic (scones, eggs and stew) and simply laid out on a table, with only coffee available. My children had nothing to drink. It was therefore below our expectations.
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Highlands
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.
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.
North Hills
North Hills might not have many top sights, but Links at Lincoln and Fallbrook Town Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Prairie Ridge
While Prairie Ridge may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Links at Lincoln and Bob Devaney Sports Center.
Stone Bridge Creek
When in Stone Bridge Creek, you can plan a visit to Links at Lincoln and Arbor Lake Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Bicentennial Estates
When in Bicentennial Estates, you can plan a visit to Links at Lincoln and Bob Devaney Sports Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
