University Place Travel Guide

Lincoln

Popular places to visit

Lincoln Children\'s Zoo showing zoo animals as well as a small group of people

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.

Lincoln Children's Zoo
Sunken Gardens which includes a bridge, signage and a river or creek

Sunken Gardens

Participate in the planting events and go to the intriguing gardening talks in this active and welcoming set of gardens.

Sunken Gardens
Nebraska State Capitol which includes kayaking or canoeing and a river or creek as well as an individual male

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.

Nebraska State Capitol
Lincoln Children's Museum

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 Museum
International Quilt Study Center which includes flowers and a park

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.

International Quilt Study Center
University of Nebraska State Museum which includes interior views

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.

University of Nebraska State Museum

Things to do

State and City Mosque

The Essence of Kota Kinabalu

฿3,080
per adult
The Essence of Kota Kinabalu
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Top hotels in University Place

Graduate by Hilton Lincoln

Graduate by Hilton Lincoln

4 out of 5
141 N 9th St, Lincoln, NE
The price is ฿3,829 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
฿3,829
฿4,452 total
3 Sept - 4 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Lincoln. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the bar and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,263 reviews)
Great but for 2 things.
"Love the decor and comfort of the room. We stayed four nights and the room was cleaned on the first day. The second day I was working so I had the do-not-disturb sign on. But no one came the following days so the garbage et all was a bit much. Also, I was working on my laptop and the hotel repeatedly ..."

Reviewed on 23 Aug 2025

Graduate by Hilton Lincoln
The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel

The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel

3.5 out of 5
333 S 13th St, Lincoln, NE
The price is ฿4,190 per night from 28 Sept to 29 Sept
฿4,190
฿4,871 total
28 Sept - 29 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lincoln. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the room ...
The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel
Best Western Plus Lincoln Inn & Suites

Best Western Plus Lincoln Inn & Suites

2.5 out of 5
2201 Wildcat Circle, Lincoln, NE
The price is ฿2,968 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
฿2,968
฿3,450 total
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lincoln. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,047 reviews)
"We had a great stay and breakfast before moving our son into UNL"

Reviewed on 22 Aug 2025

Best Western Plus Lincoln Inn & Suites
Hyatt Place Lincoln / Downtown - Haymarket

Hyatt Place Lincoln / Downtown - Haymarket

3.5 out of 5
600 Q Street, Lincoln, NE
The price is ฿3,468 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
฿3,468
฿4,032 total
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Lincoln. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
Hyatt Place Lincoln / Downtown - Haymarket
New Victorian Suites

New Victorian Suites

3 out of 5
225 North 50th St., 50th & O Street, Lincoln, NE
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿1,938 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿1,938
฿2,253 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Lincoln. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,064 reviews)
"Frankly, Victorian Inn as a rule isn't the best place to stay. But, this one is good. From what I observed they are actively up grading maintenance and taking care of issues that need attention. The room was clean and most important to me, the mattress was comfortable. After all how you sleep is ..."

Reviewed on 24 Aug 2025

New Victorian Suites
Annabell Gardens

Annabell Gardens

3 out of 5
200 S 68th Place, Lincoln, NE
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿4,105 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿4,105
฿4,773 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Lincoln. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,010 reviews)
"This was a quiet, refreshing stay after a 10 hour drive. My girls absolutely enjoyed having separate beds and plenty of space to stretch after the drive."

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2025

Annabell Gardens
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Other neighbourhoods around University Place

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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.

East Campus
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Bethany

While Bethany isn't home to many top sights, Abel Stadium and Gateway Mall are some notable places to visit nearby.

Bethany
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Autumn Wood

Though Autumn Wood may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Hartland Garden Valley Conservation Area and Links Lake.

Autumn Wood
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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.

Belmont
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40th and "A"

When in 40th and "A", you can plan a visit to Lincoln Children's Zoo and Woods Tennis Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

40th and "A"
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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.

North Bottoms

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