East Campus Travel Guide
Lincoln


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Popular places to visit

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.

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.

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.

Sunken Gardens
Participate in the planting events and go to the intriguing gardening talks in this active and welcoming set of gardens.

International Quilt Study Center
Browse the eclectic displays and chat with docents in this museum and study center containing one of the world’s largest quilt collections.
Top hotels in East Campus

Drury Plaza Hotel Lincoln Downtown
It's a great space with great amenities. Just a couple notes to make your stay an amazing one, in case this suits you. The pillows are all fluffy. Bring a fan. The food at happy hour time is great, especially for families with littles, saves a lot of money eating out. The bar was great with very ...
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

New Victorian Suites
My son said it was very nice and clean. Thanks
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

Graduate by Hilton Lincoln
The gym needs a fan badly as there is no air circulation! The hotel was unique and fun as we have come to expect from Graduate hotels! The parking garage is treacherous space wise, but geographical footprint is limited in a downtown/haymarket area, so tight spaces are expected. It was quiet even ...
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Best Western Plus Lincoln Inn & Suites
I was to tired to ask for another room i just slept on top of the coveres because there was a small blood stain and i was already had a bad day and wanted to chill and was excited for the hot tub and did not get use it someone took a # 2 in the pool there fault but was upseting because thats why ...
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Hyatt Place Lincoln / Downtown - Haymarket
Great staff! Perfect location for Husker hoops. One block from Pinnacle Bank Arena.
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026

Annabell Gardens
Eric at that front desk is the man!
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around East Campus

University Place
University Place might not have many top sights, but International Quilt Study Center and Gateway Mall are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Bethany
While Bethany isn't home to many top sights, Gateway Mall and International Quilt Study Center are some notable places to visit nearby.

40th and "A"
When in 40th and "A", you can plan a visit to Lincoln Children's Zoo and Woods Tennis Center, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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.

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.

Downtown Lincoln
Downtown Lincoln is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Lied Center or Lincoln Children's Museum.
