Downtown Lincoln
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Popular places to visit
Lincoln Children's Museum
You can take time to visit Lincoln Children's Museum during your travels to Lincoln. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Sheldon Museum of Art
Stroll through the marvelous sculpture garden and admire the contemporary and abstract art in this museum on the university campus.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Top hotels in Downtown Lincoln
Graduate by Hilton Lincoln
Great
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
Hyatt Place Lincoln / Downtown - Haymarket
Na
Reviewed on 30 Oct 2025
The Kindler Hotel
Clean. Great room and great lobby bar and lounge area.
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
Embassy Suites Lincoln
Excellent. Eggs cooked perfect
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel
Breakfast buffet institutionalized and cold and expensive Miss the old fresh kitchen cooked menu and omelette station on buffet Tub shower could use an update to walk in shower Double beds to Queens would also be a good upgrade
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lincoln Downtown by IHG
Arrived a little after 4 and our room wasn't ready yet. And wasn't ready until 5. I should have received a discount or something I think. I didn't see any mention of paid parking anywhere, so that was a shock. Breakfast not my favorite. Wish they would have had biscuits and gravy. Parking garage ...
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Lincoln
Haymarket
Though Haymarket may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Pinnacle Bank Arena and Lincoln Children's Museum.
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.
South Salt Creek
While there might not be top attractions in South Salt Creek, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Nebraska State Capitol and Lincoln Children's Museum.
Near South
While visiting Near South, you might make a stop by sights like Sunken Gardens and Museum of Nebraska History.
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.
Capitol Beach
While there might not be top attractions in Capitol Beach, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Capitol Beach Lake and Haymarket Park.
