40th and A Travel Guide
Lincoln
Visit 40th and A
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 40th and A
Drury Plaza Hotel Lincoln Downtown
Clean, great business
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
New Victorian Suites
Parking was easy, price was good, but Saw a cockroach in the breakfast area, the faucet in tub was coming out of the wall. Wouldn’t recommend staying
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Best Western Plus Lincoln Inn & Suites
We stayed on a very busy weekend. Even though there were a lot of guests, the staff worked very hard to keep the breakfast bar well stocked. Check-in/ check-out was easy. Overall the staff was very very kind.
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Graduate by Hilton Lincoln
The girl at check in was super nice. The issue was after we came back from our night on the town we sat in the lobby for a while just drinking water and casually chatting, not loudly either. The security guy came up to us and asked us if we had a ride coming basically trying to ask us to leave. There ...
Reviewed on 22 Mar 2026
Hyatt Place Lincoln / Downtown - Haymarket
Yes
Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026
BridgePointe Inn & Suites by BPhotels, Lincoln I-80/27th St
Clean and spatious room - friendly and helpful staff - limited, bland breakfast options - remodel in process. Would be great to have an exercise room or other amenity.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around 40th and A
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.
Near South
While visiting Near South, you might make a stop by sights like Sunken Gardens and Museum of Nebraska History.
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.
College View
College View might not have many top sights, but Lincoln Children's Zoo and Sunken Gardens are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
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 Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center.
Bethany
While Bethany isn't home to many top sights, Gateway Mall and International Quilt Study Center are some notable places to visit nearby.
