Lincoln Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Lincoln featuring railway items
Lincoln featuring a city
Lincoln which includes a city
Lincoln showing railway items
Sunken Gardens which includes bird life and zoo animals

Where to stay in Lincoln

Lincoln featuring railway items

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 Lincoln Children's Museum.

Downtown Lincoln
Sunken Gardens which includes bird life and zoo animals

Near South

While visiting Near South, you might make a stop by sights like Sunken Gardens and Museum of Nebraska History.

Near South
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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.

Haymarket
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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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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.

West Lincoln
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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.

South Salt Creek
Graduate by Hilton Lincoln

Graduate by Hilton Lincoln

4 out of 5
141 N 9th St, Lincoln, NE
The price is 3.108.054 ₫ per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
3.108.054 ₫
3.613.111 ₫ 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 3.645.222 ₫ per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
3.645.222 ₫
4.237.571 ₫ total
14 Sept - 15 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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay at the Cornhusker Hotel in Lincoln, NE. The staff were very kind and professional. We had one small issue with our room, but a staff member arrived within 20 minutes to fix it. The hotel's location is excellent and the daily parking was reasonable. We'll stay at this hotel next ..."

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025

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 2.408.577 ₫ per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
2.408.577 ₫
2.799.970 ₫ 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
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Atmosphere Lincoln

Atmosphere Lincoln

4 out of 5
909 Q Street, Lincoln, NE
Stay at this 4-star condo in Lincoln. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour fitness centre and a pool table. Popular attractions Pinnacle Bank Arena and Memorial Stadium ...
8/10 Very Good! (4 reviews)
"We liked the coffee bar in the morning. We didn’t like not being able to park in the basement. That would have made a difference. Communication was bad, it was very hard to get someone to speak with regarding all the issues that we had from the beginning of our stay."

Reviewed on 3 Jan 2025

Atmosphere Lincoln
Stay on M Street

Stay on M Street

2 out of 5
921 M St, Lincoln, NE
Stay at this apartment in Lincoln. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a garden. Popular attractions Pinnacle Bank Arena and Memorial Stadium are located ...
7/10 Good! (15 reviews)
"A security alarm was malfunctioning going off most of the time in the lobby area. Sheets werent clean and dishwasher was broken. But otherwise everything else was clean new and convinient. Overall I enjoyed my stay."

Reviewed on 25 Jul 2025

Stay on M Street
Walk to UNL Campus: Dtwn Lincoln Loft Apt!

Walk to UNL Campus: Dtwn Lincoln Loft Apt!

3.5 out of 5
Lincoln, NE
Stay at this 3.5-star apartment in Lincoln. Enjoy an in-room coffee maker, in-room fireplaces and air conditioning. Popular attractions Pinnacle Bank Arena and ...
Walk to UNL Campus: Dtwn Lincoln Loft Apt!
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

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

Lincoln Children's Zoo

Meet the animals who live at Lincoln Children's Zoo during your trip to Lincoln. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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

Sunken Gardens

Explore the great outdoors at Sunken Gardens, a lovely green space in Lincoln. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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

Nebraska State Capitol

Nebraska State Capitol is just one of the places to see in Lincoln, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in International Quilt Study Center during your travels in Lincoln. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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

University of Nebraska State Museum

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at University of Nebraska State Museum during your travels in Lincoln. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

University of Nebraska State Museum

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