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.
Memorial Stadium
Catch an event at Memorial Stadium during your trip to Lincoln. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Downtown Lincoln
Graduate by Hilton Lincoln
"Great place!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel
Hyatt Place Lincoln / Downtown - Haymarket
"Great location to the Haymarket area. Nice breakfast. Hotel is well maintained."
Reviewed on 3 Jun 2026
Embassy Suites Lincoln
"Our had 2 queen beds and very close to the wall on the outside. Toilet was old style so hard to use for us being low! We did have a sand burr in the carpet probably missed by the vacuum but I disposed of it"
Reviewed on 4 Jun 2026
The Kindler Hotel
"Very clean room"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Hampton Inn by Hilton Lincoln Downtown
"They were very accommodating in helping me!"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Where to stay in 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.
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.
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.
Highlands
While visiting Highlands, you might make a stop by sights like Highlands Golf Course and Highland Village.
