Highlands Travel Guide
Lincoln
Popular places to visit
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.
University of Nebraska State Museum
Bear witness to the formation of the universe and gaze up at an enormous mammoth skeleton in this eclectic complex.
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.
Things to do
Top hotels in Highlands
Hampton Inn Lincoln Airport
Good
Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lincoln Airport by IHG
Yes
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Horizon Inn Motel
Very clean. Easy to get to. Easy to find restaurants downtown. Staff was friendly.
Reviewed on 15 Dec 2025
Fairfield Inn & Suites Lincoln Airport
Had little smell
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Motel 6 Lincoln, NE - Airport
The room was fine until when I turned the light on in the morning and saw several cockroaches scurrying about. Easy problem to correct. If that is addressed, then otherwise the room was fine.
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025
Comfort Inn Lincoln I-80
Easy check in. Very helpful staff. Reasonably priced
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
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 Lake 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 Lake and Bob Devaney Sports Center.
Bicentennial Estates
When in Bicentennial Estates, you can plan a visit to Links Lake and Bob Devaney Sports Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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 Museum of American Speed.
