Things to do in Southeast Nebraska

Activities, attractions and tours

University of Nebraska State Museum which includes a statue or sculpture
University of Nebraska State Museum which includes a statue or sculpture
Lincoln showing railway items
Strategic Air Command and Aerospace Museum which includes interior views and military items
University of Nebraska State Museum showing interior views
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What to do in Southeast Nebraska

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Memorial stadium in Lincoln Nebraska. Home to college American football team the Huskers. Holding 86000 spectators it is big! It has also been sold out for every game since 1962.

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.

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Memorial stadium in Lincoln Nebraska. Home to college American football team the Huskers. Holding 86000 spectators it is big! It has also been sold out for every game since 1962.

Memorial Stadium

Catch an event at Memorial Stadium during your trip to Lincoln. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Memorial Stadium
Lincoln showing swimming, a waterpark and a pool

Eugene T. Mahoney State Park

Make use of the many fun facilities in this large park, from a theater and a marina to paddle boats and an ice-skating rink.

Eugene T. Mahoney State Park
Nebraska State Capitol which includes kayaking or canoeing and a river or creek as well as an individual male

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.

Nebraska State Capitol
Lincoln Children\'s Zoo featuring zoo animals as well as a small group of people

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.

Lincoln Children's Zoo
Nice angle of an eucalyptus forest

Arbor Day Farm

Enjoy an outing to Arbor Day Farm during your stay in Nebraska City. While you're in the area, wander around the parks.

Arbor Day Farm
Sunken Gardens featuring a bridge, a river or creek and signage

Sunken Gardens

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

Sunken Gardens
Strategic Air and Space Museum featuring modern architecture

Strategic Air Command and Aerospace Museum

Learn about the exciting stories and scientific innovation of the Strategic Air Command’s aircraft and artifacts at this expansive museum.

Strategic Air Command and Aerospace Museum

Pinnacle Bank Arena

You can get tickets for a performance at Pinnacle Bank Arena during your stay in Lincoln. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Pinnacle Bank Arena

Areas of Southeast Nebraska

Nighttime long exposure of the best performing arts center in Lincoln!

Downtown Lincoln

Downtown Lincoln is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by Lied Center and Lincoln Children's Museum while in the area.

Downtown Lincoln
Lincoln station in Lincoln, Nebraska

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.

Haymarket
Lincoln, Nebraska, USA Skyline

Near South

While visiting Near South, you might make a stop by sights like Sunken Gardens and Museum of Nebraska History.

Near South
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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.

South Salt Creek
The West Virginia Capitol glows in the sun with the Abraham Lincoln statue in the foreground.

West Lincoln

Though West Lincoln might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Capitol Beach Lake and Haymarket Park.

West Lincoln
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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.

North Bottoms
Lincoln

Lincoln

A night under the Milky Way

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