Where to stay

Downtown Lincoln is friendly to walkers, making it a great area to book a hotel near cultural and historic attractions. The Nebraska State Capitol Building is located here, along with the Nebraska History Museum. For family activities, find a room near the Lincoln Children's Museum, with interactive exhibits to keep the kids happy for hours. Another fantastic downtown area is the Haymarket District, which showcases industrial history. Accommodations near the University of Nebraska-Lincoln provide easy access to the Eisentrager-Howard Gallery, the Sheldon Museum of Art, and the Great Plains Art Museum. Stay in Crete to visit the historic buildings of Doane University or Seward to see Concordia University.

Hotels in Downtown Lincoln offer easy access to the beautiful Sunken Gardens, one of the city's most popular attractions, with peaceful ponds and blooming flower beds. Downtown is also the best place to stay to visit Lincoln Children's Zoo, where over 400 animals include ring-tailed lemurs, red pandas, and meerkats. The East Campus area of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln features the Earl G. Maxwell Arboretum, with collections including mature oaks, vines, and rhododendrons. In late summer and fall, booking a hotel near the university also offers the chance to watch a game of football at Memorial Stadium.

Turn-of-the-century warehouses make shopping and dining fun in the Historic Haymarket District, which is within walking distance of many hotels in Downtown Lincoln. Enjoy art galleries, antique shops, and specialty gift stores, with cafés for stops along the way. When it's time for dining and drinking, restaurants, microbreweries, and bars abound. Pinnacle Bank Arena is nearby for concerts and sporting events. For serious shoppers, find a room near Gateway Mall, offering everything from big brand names to cosmetics and full-service restaurants. Those staying near the airport at Highlands will find a range of hotels in the area with on-site shops, restaurants, and bars.