Downtown Lincoln
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.
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.
Things to do
Top hotels in Downtown Lincoln
Graduate by Hilton Lincoln
Very clean room and friendly front desk staff
Reviewed on Feb 5, 2026
Hyatt Place Lincoln / Downtown - Haymarket
Friendly, knowledgeable staff, easy check in, comfortable room.
Reviewed on Jan 22, 2026
Drury Plaza Hotel Lincoln Downtown
New hotel. Only opened for 1 1/2 months. Compliments to the General Manager. She has hired and is managing a staff of very friendly workers. (The attitude of the staff always is a reflection of the workers at the top.) Check in was easy with help of Alyissa. Check out was easy with help of Monika. ...
Reviewed on Jan 28, 2026
Embassy Suites Lincoln
The staff are really the highlight. They were all very kind, helpful, and pleasing to be around. Definitely will be staying here again.
Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026
Hampton Inn by Hilton Lincoln Downtown
Everything was so clean, rooms were great, bed was very comfortable. Definitely recommend and will be staying again!
Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026
The Kindler Hotel
Everything was excellent.
Reviewed on Jan 23, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Lincoln
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.
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 Haymarket Park.
