Lincoln, NE

Travel Guide

Lincoln which includes railway items and a city
Sheldon Museum of Art which includes interior views
Lincoln which includes railway items
Sunken Gardens featuring flowers and wildflowers
Nebraska State Capitol showing heritage architecture and a statue or sculpture

Where to stay in Lincoln

Lincoln featuring railway items

Downtown Lincoln

4.5/5(534 area reviews)

Downtown Lincoln is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Lied Center and Lincoln Children's Museum while in the area.

Downtown Lincoln
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Haymarket

Historic downtown Lincoln boasts the Haymarket District, where visitors can explore repurposed warehouses turned into retail shops and catch a game at Haymarket Park baseball stadium.

Haymarket
Sunken Gardens showing 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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West Lincoln

2.5/5(3 area reviews)

Though West Lincoln might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Capitol Beach Lake and Haymarket Park.

West Lincoln
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Highlands

3.5/5(235 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Highlands, Highlands Golf Course and Highland Village are top sights worth seeing.

Highlands
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South Salt Creek

While South Salt Creek isn't home to many top sights, Nebraska State Capitol and Lincoln Children's Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.

South Salt Creek
New Victorian Suites

New Victorian Suites

3 out of 5
225 North 50th St. Lincoln NE
The price is AED 231 per night from Dec 4 to Dec 5
AED 231
AED 269 total
4 Dec - 5 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lincoln. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,099 reviews)
Good price but could have better breakfast

Reviewed on 29 November 2025

New Victorian Suites
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 AED 305 per night from Dec 14 to Dec 15
AED 305
AED 355 total
14 Dec - 15 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lincoln. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,114 reviews)
Room was clean.Staff was very pleasant.

Reviewed on 30 November 2025

Best Western Plus Lincoln Inn & Suites
Graduate by Hilton Lincoln

Graduate by Hilton Lincoln

4 out of 5
141 N 9th St Lincoln NE
The price is AED 379 per night from Dec 21 to Dec 22
AED 379
AED 441 total
21 Dec - 22 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lincoln. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,236 reviews)
Room was fine. Loved the decor. Hotel was loud but probably because of the Husker football game. Good location.

Reviewed on 1 December 2025

Graduate by Hilton Lincoln
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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.
Modern & Private 15 min to Downtown Lincoln Pet Friendly

Modern & Private 15 min to Downtown Lincoln Pet Friendly

Lincoln NE
Stay at this vacation home in Lincoln. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and patios. Popular attractions Hyde Memorial Observatory and HiMark Golf Course are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (63 reviews)
Host and walkout apt. Great. Would highly suggest this vrbo. We hope to visit again in the future. You made our visit extra special thank you.

Reviewed on 21 November 2025

Modern & Private 15 min to Downtown Lincoln Pet Friendly
Newly Renovated 2 Bed 2 Bath Home

Newly Renovated 2 Bed 2 Bath Home

Lincoln NE
Stay at this vacation home in Lincoln. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Hyde Memorial Observatory and National ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (51 reviews)
House clean worked for our short stay! Code to get in was wrong but they answered pretty quickly and got us in would stay again

Reviewed on 6 November 2025

Newly Renovated 2 Bed 2 Bath Home
Atmosphere Lincoln

Atmosphere Lincoln

4 out of 5
909 Q Street Lincoln NE
Stay at this condo in Lincoln. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and a pool table. Popular attractions Lincoln Children's Museum and Great Plains Art ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (5 reviews)
Right by all the action

Reviewed on 11 September 2025

Atmosphere Lincoln
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Popular places to visit

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

Lincoln Children's Zoo

See the exotic and native 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
Nebraska State Capitol which includes a river or creek and kayaking or canoeing 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
Sunken Gardens which includes a bridge, a river or creek and signage

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
International Quilt Study Center which includes a park and flowers

International Quilt Study Center

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

International Quilt Study Center
University of Nebraska State Museum featuring interior views

University of Nebraska State Museum

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in University of Nebraska State Museum during your trip to Lincoln. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

University of Nebraska State Museum
Sheldon Museum of Art which includes interior views

Sheldon Museum of Art

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Sheldon Museum of Art during your trip to Lincoln. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Sheldon Museum of Art

Reviews of Lincoln

4.2
Top Destination
5 - Excellent
666
5 - Excellent 39%
4 - Good
790
4 - Good 46%
3 - Okay
248
3 - Okay 14%
2 - Disappointing
18
2 - Disappointing 1%
1 - Terrible
7
1 - Terrible 0%

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Boring

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

The streets are past due for resurface on the north side of town . Other than that our visit to Lincoln was really awesome. I would recommend to others 

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

The computer at the front deck was working very slow it took 20mins to check in to the hotel.

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

The whole city needs an economic infusion.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Love Lincoln

2/5 - Disappointing

Verified traveler

There is nothing good in Nebraska. Hyperbole, maybe, but dear god is it droll to drive through.

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