Downtown Lincoln Travel Guide
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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
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit 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.
Top hotels in Downtown Lincoln
Graduate by Hilton Lincoln
Clean and quiet rooms
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Hyatt Place Lincoln / Downtown - Haymarket
Friendly, knowledgeable staff, easy check in, comfortable room.
Reviewed on 22 Jan 2026
Embassy Suites Lincoln
Fine
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Hampton Inn by Hilton Lincoln Downtown
Spacious room. Beautiful renovations. I was overwhelmed with how nice the room was. The only downfall is the shower had very low water pressure and didn't get hot. Wonderful place! I will definitely be back!!!
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lincoln Downtown by IHG
Clean room fast friendly check in and all the amenities needed
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
The Kindler Hotel
The staff was helpful and polite. The room was very clean and spacious. The location was perfect for us.
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Lincoln
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.
North Bottoms
While North Bottoms isn't home to many top sights, Bob Devaney Sports Center and Memorial Stadium 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 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.
Antelope Park
While Antelope Park may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Lincoln Children's Zoo and Sunken Gardens.
Capitol Beach
While there might not be top attractions in Capitol Beach, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Capitol Beach Lake and Haymarket Park.
Downtown Lincoln Travel Guide
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