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Lincoln, Lincoln, NE
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Lincoln

1128 Lincoln Mall · Lincoln, NE

Why you should go…

Visit Lincoln is the convention and visitors bureau for Lincoln, Nebraska, marketing the city to travelers and meeting planners as one of the Midwest's undiscovered destinations. It operates a downtown visitors center with brochures, maps and trip-planning guides, and promotes Lincoln's museums, the historic Haymarket district, parks, trails and dining. The bureau also works to attract conventions and events to the city.

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  • #city guide
  • #museums
  • #free
  • #events

Good to know

General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Lincoln, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Sightseeing
    History Buff

    Nebraska State Capitol

    Free

    Take a free guided tour of a 400-foot limestone statehouse filled with mosaics, murals and the nation's only unicameral chamber.

    0.3 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Iconic

    Memorial Stadium

    Free

    See the home field of Nebraska Cornhuskers football, a 1923 stadium on the university campus that seats over 85,000.

    0.8 mi awayMore like this

  • Museums
    History Buff

    Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum

    Under $25

    Walk among Cold War bombers, an SR-71 Blackbird, missiles and spacecraft in two huge buildings off I-80.

    25 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Sightseeing
    Family Favorite

    Sarpy County

    Free

    A fast-growing Omaha-area county with Fontenelle Forest, Schramm State Park, and family fun parks.

    37 mi awayMore like this

  • Shopping
    Family Favorite

    Shadow Lake Towne Center

    Free

    Open-air regional shopping center at Highway 370 and 72nd Street in Papillion, with 70-plus stores, restaurants, a splash pad and summer concerts.

    42 mi awaySwitch it up: Shopping

  • Attractions
    Family Favorite

    Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium

    $25–$50

    Walk through an indoor desert, an indoor rainforest and a 70-foot shark tunnel at this Omaha zoo and aquarium.

    50 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions