Downtown Lincoln
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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.
Top hotels in Downtown Lincoln

Drury Plaza Hotel Lincoln Downtown
I booked a double room with a tub - was told at check in they didnt have that room type - found out on day two that was a lie - was charged for parking even though it said that parking was free - dinner each night had a guy serving food with long long hair and no hair net gross - oh and he was a ...
Reviewed on May 4, 2026

Graduate by Hilton Lincoln
We didnt have Breakfast
Reviewed on May 5, 2026

Hyatt Place Lincoln / Downtown - Haymarket
While the bed was comfortable, and location was fantastic, we found the room quite dirty and seemingly run down.
Reviewed on May 7, 2026

The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel
Check in is always so nice, with the grand staircase in the lobby & a cold drink waiting for you!
Reviewed on Apr 27, 2026

Embassy Suites Lincoln
Great stay from arrival to leaving
Reviewed on May 7, 2026

Hampton Inn by Hilton Lincoln Downtown
Clean room, breakfast was okay, parking not free.
Reviewed on May 3, 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 Museum of American Speed.
