Lincoln Tourism
More than a million people each year take advantage of all that Lincoln has to offer, making tourism Nebraska's third highest source of revenue from outside of the state.
One of the most popular spots to visit is the Historic Haymarket District. This beautifully restored turn-of-the-century area features a number of restaurants, antique shops, boutiques, specialty shops, nightspots, and art galleries as well as a micro-brewery. Located nearby is Iron Horse Park, which pays tribute to the city's railroad heritage with a three-dimensional "Iron Horse" brick mural depicting the first locomotive to cross the prairie.
Another popular attraction is the State Capitol, which was constructed between 1922 and 1932. Towering 400 feet into the sky, the architecturally significant structure includes four interior courtyards and an observation deck. Walk the facility on your own or join in on one of the 30-minute tours that are offered year-round.
Traveling with children or looking for a fun family outing? The new and improved Lincoln Children's Museum has tripled the space available for its exceptional interactive exhibits. Children of all ages gain hands-on learning experiences through featured exhibits such as the three-story apple tree, hot air balloons and a real airplane.
The Folsom's Children's Zoo & Botanical Gardens has more than 300 animals, including baboons, leopards, river otters and New Guinea singing dogs, who live among beautiful gardens that feature 50 types of trees.
The Museum of Nebraska History offers outstanding exhibits of the state's prehistoric and historic Native American cultures of the Great Plains as well as the lives of the Euro-American pioneer settlers.
Other historical landmarks in Lincoln are the home of William Jennings Bryan, a noted statesman from Nebraska, and the Lester F. Larsen Tractor Test & Power Museum, with exhibits of machines from early hand tools to modern day tractors. The Frank H. Woods Telephone Pioneer Museum features replicas of Alexander Graham Bell's original telephone designs, early operator switchboards, and examples of antique telephones.
Organized in 1980, the National Museum of Roller Skating features displays of medals, trophies, photographs and other roller skating memorabilia. The museum also houses approximately 1,500 volumes of roller skating books and periodicals, and the largest collection of roller skates dating back to 1819.
The Hyde Memorial Observatory, located in Holmes Park, is open to the public every Saturday year-round. The observatory, which is staffed by volunteers, was built, furnished and is operated entirely by donations.
Downtown Lincoln hosts a myriad of festivals and fairs throughout the year. July Jamm is a three-day extravaganza of jazz and blues combined with a vast selection of food, art and activities. The Haymarket Heydays festival is held in the Historic Haymarket district and celebrates Nebraska's railroad heritage with Burlington Northern Railroad displays, street dances, entertainment, crafts, fine arts, model railroad displays, children's activities, a talent show and much more.
International Headquarters of the American Historical Society of Germans from Russia Museum and research facility dedicated to the preservation of the culture and history of Germans from Russia.
Star City Shores
One of the state's largest pools; features water slides, climbing structures and a sand play area.
James Arthur Vineyards
Located near the City of Lincoln on Raymond Road, the vineyard is considered one of the finest wine producing facilities in the state.
Lentz Center for Asian Culture
This facility, the only one of its kind devoted solely to Asian art and culture, includes musical instruments, textiles, ceramics, paintings, bronzes, jade and ivory carvings and prints.
Thomas P. Kinnar House
Home of Nebraska's first secretary of state, this restored 1870s house was one of the first built in Lincoln and is now a Nebraska State Historical Society Branch Museum.
Governor's Mansion
Tours of this 46-year-old Georgian Colonial-style mansion include viewing a doll collection of the state's first ladies in their inaugural gowns and historical information on the mansion's furnishings.
Gladys Lux Historical Center
Among the special items on display are more than 1,600 dolls dating from 1785.
International Quilt Study Center
Established in 1997, this collection is the largest publicly owned quilt collection in the world. Visitors will see quilts that range from the 1700s to the present and are able to view the center's unique storage facility.
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