University Place Travel Guide
Lincoln
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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.
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.
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.
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 University Place
Drury Plaza Hotel Lincoln Downtown
staff was friendly and helpful, we were from out of town and asked for some recommendations for things to do they staff were very helpful we ended up checking out a couple suggested places and had a great time, nice amenities, delicious food and drinks
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Graduate by Hilton Lincoln
Very clean room and friendly front desk staff
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Hyatt Place Lincoln / Downtown - Haymarket
Friendly, knowledgeable staff, easy check in, comfortable room.
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026
Annabell Gardens
The room was very clean. The staff was super friendly and helpful! My favorite place to stay in Lincoln!
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
BridgePointe Inn & Suites by BPhotels, Lincoln I-80/27th St
Friendly staff, economical price, good breakfast, clean/quiet room.
Reviewed on 31 Jan 2026
The Kindler Hotel
Great hospitality. Kind staff. Great lobby ambiance. And clean rooms.
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around University Place
Bethany
While Bethany isn't home to many top sights, Gateway Mall and International Quilt Study Center are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
Bicentennial Estates
When in Bicentennial Estates, you can plan a visit to Links Lake and Links at Lincoln, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Autumn Wood
Though Autumn Wood may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Links Lake and Links at Lincoln.
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.
40th and "A"
When in 40th and "A", you can plan a visit to Lincoln Children's Zoo and Sunken Gardens, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
