Highlands, NE
Lincoln
Visit Highlands
Popular places to visit
Memorial Stadium
Catch an event at Memorial Stadium during your trip to Lincoln. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of Nebraska-Lincoln, during your travels in Lincoln. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
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.
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.
Sunken Gardens
Participate in the planting events and go to the intriguing gardening talks in this active and welcoming set of gardens.
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.
Highlands Hotel Deals
Fairfield Inn & Suites Lincoln Airport
"Excellent great room really appreciated the staff"
Reviewed on 2026/6/14
Wingate by Wyndham Lincoln Airport East I-80
"Room was outdated and looked dirty although it was probably cleaned. There was blood splattered on the wall, the bathtub looked a little sketch, and I checked for bed bugs just to make sure."
Reviewed on 2026/6/21
Horizon Inn Motel
"Staff was awesome, room was clean and best of all no bugs!!! I think they should update the bedding and towels. Other than that it's a great place to stay."
Reviewed on 2026/6/20
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lincoln Airport by IHG
"clean, comfortable rooms with a friendly staff"
Reviewed on 2026/6/15
Hampton Inn Lincoln Airport
"Good breakfast with a nice selection"
Reviewed on 2026/6/20
Comfort Inn Lincoln I-80
"It's a Comfort Inn, so you know not to go in with high expectations. The room was fine, everything worked as it should. Nothing nicer than you would expect. The negatives: pool not operational, and it's not mentioned when you book the hotel. To me that's not good business, especially if I had kids ..."
Reviewed on 2026/6/19
Where to stay in Highlands
Downtown Lincoln
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.
Haymarket
While Haymarket isn't home to many top sights, Pinnacle Bank Arena and Lincoln Children's Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
Near South
While visiting Near South, you might make a stop by sights like Sunken Gardens and Museum of Nebraska History.
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.
West Lincoln
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.
