Downtown Lincoln
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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
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.
Things to do
Top hotels in Downtown Lincoln
Drury Plaza Hotel Lincoln Downtown
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Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026
Graduate by Hilton Lincoln
The girl at check in was super nice. The issue was after we came back from our night on the town we sat in the lobby for a while just drinking water and casually chatting, not loudly either. The security guy came up to us and asked us if we had a ride coming basically trying to ask us to leave. There ...
Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026
Hyatt Place Lincoln / Downtown - Haymarket
great staff, comfortable room
Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026
Embassy Suites Lincoln
Nice
Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026
Hampton Inn by Hilton Lincoln Downtown
Great experience
Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026
The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel
Good stay, slept great. Only complaint was that our room (room 728) was a little run down…sheer curtains missing and our tv had a color issue where it was all blue on the right side of screen. We slept great though. Quiet.
Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026
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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.
