Downtown Lincoln, NE
Lincoln
Visit Downtown Lincoln
Popular places to visit
Sheldon Museum of Art
Stroll through the marvelous sculpture garden and admire the contemporary and abstract art in this museum on the university campus.
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.
Memorial Stadium
Catch an event at Memorial Stadium during your trip to 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.
Downtown Lincoln Hotel Deals
Drury Plaza Hotel Lincoln Downtown
Great prices, clean and updated rooms, great pool area, having breakfast and a nightly meal is amazing. They were on-point our whole stay. Highly recommend.
Reviewed on 2026/4/10
Hyatt Place Lincoln / Downtown - Haymarket
Room was very comfortable and the proximity to PBA was outstanding...
Reviewed on 2026/4/6
Embassy Suites Lincoln
We stayed here while our daughter toured UNL. Great location right by campus and the Haymarket. We enjoyed everything about this hotel. We stayed in a queen suite, which was quiet in the corner. Breakfast was delicious. Staff was very welcoming.
Reviewed on 2026/4/8
Hampton Inn by Hilton Lincoln Downtown
My wife and son stayed here. It was great.
Reviewed on 2026/4/8
The Kindler Hotel
very nice.
Reviewed on 2026/4/10
The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel
Very friendly staff! Room was great!
Reviewed on 2026/3/31
Other neighborhoods around Downtown Lincoln
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.
North Bottoms
Though North Bottoms might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Bob Devaney Sports Center and Memorial Stadium.
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.
Antelope Park
Though Antelope Park might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Lincoln Children's Zoo and Sunken Gardens.
Capitol Beach
While Capitol Beach might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Capitol Beach Lake and Museum of American Speed.
