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
Some very nice Indian food tonight in downtown Lincoln, Nebraska. #lincolnnebraska #nebraska #indianfood #traveler #travelphotography

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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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
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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
Graduate by Hilton Lincoln

Graduate by Hilton Lincoln

4 out of 5
141 N 9th St, Lincoln, NE
The price is AED 465 per night from Oct 5 to Oct 6
AED 465
AED 541 total
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Lincoln. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the bar and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,264 reviews)
Great location
"The concept of this hotel is quaint. The furnishings are unique and add to the overall experience. The hotel needs some TLC as evidence of water leaks are abundant throughout the room. Great area, with many dining options within walking distance of property. Loved the area, would definitely visit ..."

Reviewed on 17 September 2025

Graduate by Hilton Lincoln
New Victorian Suites

New Victorian Suites

3 out of 5
225 North 50th St., 50th & O Street, Lincoln, NE
The price is AED 264 per night from Sep 28 to Sep 29
AED 264
AED 307 total
28 Sep - 29 Sep
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Lincoln. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,075 reviews)
"Ok"

Reviewed on 18 September 2025

New Victorian Suites
The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel

The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel

3.5 out of 5
333 S 13th St, Lincoln, NE
The price is AED 475 per night from Oct 19 to Oct 20
AED 475
AED 552 total
19 Oct - 20 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lincoln. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,014 reviews)
"A little worn, but bed was comfortable."

Reviewed on 14 September 2025

The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel
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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.
Comfortable home in SW Lincoln. Close to downtown! Self Check In, sleeps 8

Comfortable home in SW Lincoln. Close to downtown! Self Check In, sleeps 8

Lincoln
Stay at this vacation home in Lincoln. Enjoy free WiFi, a water park, and a garden. Popular attractions Pinnacle Bank Arena and Memorial Stadium are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (53 reviews)
"Our stay was very short but the home was what it was said to be. Struggled to get the code to work on check in, but was contacted & we got in. Overall it was what we needed for our stay."

Reviewed on 17 September 2025

Comfortable home in SW Lincoln. Close to downtown! Self Check In, sleeps 8
Modern & Private 15 min to Downtown Lincoln Pet Friendly

Modern & Private 15 min to Downtown Lincoln Pet Friendly

Lincoln
Stay at this vacation home in Lincoln. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and patios. Popular attractions Memorial Stadium and Pinnacle Bank Arena are located ...
9/10 Wonderful! (54 reviews)
"It was a great experience and I would recommend this rental."

Reviewed on 1 August 2025

Modern & Private 15 min to Downtown Lincoln Pet Friendly
Atmosphere Lincoln

Atmosphere Lincoln

4 out of 5
909 Q Street, Lincoln, NE
Stay at this 4-star condo in Lincoln. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and a pool table. Popular attractions Pinnacle Bank Arena and Memorial Stadium ...
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

4.5/5(73 reviews)

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
Sunken Gardens which includes a bridge, a river or creek and signage

Sunken Gardens

4.5/5(98 reviews)

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 a river or creek and kayaking or canoeing as well as an individual male

Nebraska State Capitol

4.5/5(147 reviews)

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
From the basement, looking up, a dogfight in the kids museum...

Lincoln Children's Museum

4/5(31 reviews)

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 a park and flowers

International Quilt Study Center

4.5/5(9 reviews)

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

4.5/5(37 reviews)

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

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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