Downtown Lincoln, NE
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.
Downtown Lincoln Hotel Deals
Graduate by Hilton Lincoln
Staff, Simone at the front desk was super nice and helpful, same with Stephanie at the Single Barrel.
Reviewed on Jan 24, 2026
Hyatt Place Lincoln / Downtown - Haymarket
Friendly, knowledgeable staff, easy check in, comfortable room.
Reviewed on Jan 22, 2026
Embassy Suites Lincoln
Great visit
Reviewed on Jan 26, 2026
Hampton Inn by Hilton Lincoln Downtown
Staff was extremely friendly and multiple roles reached out to ask if everything was going okay. Only 'issue' is due to the open ceilings in the rooms - you can hear the water (and more) rushing through the exposed pipe directly above your head. The first night we thought a pipe had burst and water ...
Reviewed on Jan 26, 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lincoln Downtown by IHG
Clean room fast friendly check in and all the amenities needed
Reviewed on Jan 17, 2026
The Kindler Hotel
The staff was helpful and polite. The room was very clean and spacious. The location was perfect for us.
Reviewed on Jan 18, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Downtown Lincoln
Haymarket
Historic downtown Lincoln boasts the Haymarket District, where visitors can explore repurposed warehouses turned into retail shops and catch a game at Haymarket Park baseball stadium.
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.
