Itinerary: Exploring University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Lincoln is Nebraska’s capital city, but it’s also a thriving college town. Students and visitors alike have no shortage of things to do on and around campus. Whether you’re here for a Husker football gameday or want to explore the area’s cultural delights on both City and East Campus, we’ve got you covered.
140 N. 8th St.
Lincoln, NE
United States
Start off with a morning pick-me-up and a crepe from this cozy underground coffee shop.
12th & R St.
Lincoln, NE
United States
This ornate modernist building and its sculpture garden house a fantastic collection of more than 12,000 objects, ranging from 19th-century landscape to impressionism and contemporary art. Admission is free and group tours are available.
1115 Q St.
Lincoln, NE
United States
This museum is an extension of the university’s Center for Great Plains Studies. It shows off art and literature that cultivate awareness and engagement with the diverse people, cultures and natural environments of the Great Plains. Like the Sheldon, admission is free!
330 S. 10th St.
Lincoln, NE
United States
Located downtown and bustling with European flavor, The Green Gateau’s seasonally rotating menu meshes with its cozy atmosphere. It’s a perfect mid-day break from your campus exploring.
645 N. 14th St.
Lincoln, NE
United States
One of the region’s top museums for natural history, Morrill Hall is packed with exhibits on fossils, meteorites, anthropology, minerals and more. Archie the mammoth welcomes visitors and is just a preview of the full-sized wooly mammoth fossils displayed inside. Visitors of all ages are sure to have a good time and learn a thing or two about Nebraska’s deep past.
2601 D St.
Lincoln, NE
United States
While you can make a day strolling the finely manicured landscapes of campus, you can also head just down the street to a blooming paradise on the site of a former landfill. Multiple levels of flower gardens, pavilions and ponds provide a serene experience.
1423 O St.
Lincoln, NE
United States
A mainstay in the Lincoln pizza scene, Yia Yia’s also serves a dizzying number of beers and a rotating tap selection. It’s the ideal downtown dinner spot.
12th and R Streets
Lincoln, NE
United States
A top Midwestern destination for performing arts, the Lied Center hosts major performances, including Broadway, orchestra, dance, theater and more. Or, if you’re looking for a smaller-scale show, check out a nearby performance by the Nebraska Repertory Theatre, or try out an independent film at the Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center.
141 N. 9th St.
Lincoln, NE
United States
This 16-story, 231-room hotel is more than just a place to stay. The accommodation pays homage to the state’s history, legendary figures and landscapes. While you’re enjoying the vintage flourishes, you’ll have access to all the amenities you need while being within walking distance of downtown Lincoln’s finest attractions.
3535 Holdrege St. Suite 130
Lincoln, NE
United States
Located just across the street from East Campus, Cultiva is the perfect spot to grab coffee and breakfast to start your day.
234 Human Sciences Building
Lincoln, NE
United States
Dedicated to an internationally renowned fiber artist and professor, the gallery presents art, craft, design and material culture and rotates exhibitions of textiles and apparel.
N. 35th & Fair St.
Lincoln, NE
United States
If you’re interested in agricultural history, this is the stop for you. The former site of the university’s tractor testing laboratory, the museum now tells the story of the machines that have played such a big part in Nebraska’s development.
840 N. 70th St.
Lincoln, NE
United States
A restaurant after the capital city’s namesake, Honest Abe’s serves up burgers that range from the familiar to the experimental. What they all have in common is that they are delicious.
114 Food Industry Complex
Lincoln, NE
United States
Head back to East Campus to grab a sweet treat from this shop that offers Nebraska-made dairy products.
1523 N. 33rd St.
Lincoln, NE
United States
The home of the world’s largest publicly held quilt collection, this museum has everything from pieces from the 1700s to modern works from around the world. Explore on your own or take advantage of a docent-led tour.
301 N. 8th St.
Lincoln, NE
United States
Fresh ingredients, casual American cuisine and some unique twists make LeadBelly a must for your Lincoln visit. You’ll find yourself at home while also trying something new.
United States
Explore Lincoln’s restored historical district, bustling with shops, restaurants, breweries and culture. Catch a game or a performance at nearby Pinnacle Bank Arena, or simply enjoy the ambience.
Header photo credit: Sheldon Museum of Art
