Food Scene
The Mill is a local, hipster hot spot. Featuring window artwork, a patio, creaky wood floors and a variety of people. My favorite time to go is mid morning because of the local assortment of pastries and people watching through their large storefront windows.
35 locals recommend
The Mill Coffee and Tea
800 P StThe Mill is a local, hipster hot spot. Featuring window artwork, a patio, creaky wood floors and a variety of people. My favorite time to go is mid morning because of the local assortment of pastries and people watching through their large storefront windows.
Some of the best pizza in town! And it's within walking distance from our house. You can also have them deliver. This family owned, local hot spot has some of the best pizza and cal zone's you'll find anywhere in the mid west.
16 locals recommend
Piezano's
2740 South StSome of the best pizza in town! And it's within walking distance from our house. You can also have them deliver. This family owned, local hot spot has some of the best pizza and cal zone's you'll find anywhere in the mid west.
One of our favorite restaurants. The Oven features Indian cuisine for all palettes. Venture downstairs to their wine bar to test a variety of local and world renown wines.
45 locals recommend
The Oven
201 N 8th StOne of our favorite restaurants. The Oven features Indian cuisine for all palettes. Venture downstairs to their wine bar to test a variety of local and world renown wines.
Want to satisfy your sweet tooth? This place is a local favorite. Grab a pastry at Goldenrod's, a coffee at The Mill and enjoy some shopping at local boutiques and craft shops on the same block. Walk across 48th street to see the Union College Campus.
13 locals recommend
Goldenrod Pastries
3947 S 48th StWant to satisfy your sweet tooth? This place is a local favorite. Grab a pastry at Goldenrod's, a coffee at The Mill and enjoy some shopping at local boutiques and craft shops on the same block. Walk across 48th street to see the Union College Campus.
Drinks & Nightlife
This Speakeasy is one of the most unique bars in Lincoln. Go with a small group. I recommend no more than 4 people. Take cash and your quiet voice.
32 locals recommend
The Other Room
824 P StThis Speakeasy is one of the most unique bars in Lincoln. Go with a small group. I recommend no more than 4 people. Take cash and your quiet voice.
Keep an eye on shows at the Bourbon. This Theatre is known for hosting bands on the rise. It's located in the heart of the downtown bar district. Enjoy a drink before and/or after a show.
12 locals recommend
Bourbon Theatre
1415 O StKeep an eye on shows at the Bourbon. This Theatre is known for hosting bands on the rise. It's located in the heart of the downtown bar district. Enjoy a drink before and/or after a show.
Like wine? Me too. This is one of many wineries in Lincoln. One of two in the Haymarket. Enjoy a night with girlfriends or date night with wine tasting and food pairing.
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105 N 8th StLike wine? Me too. This is one of many wineries in Lincoln. One of two in the Haymarket. Enjoy a night with girlfriends or date night with wine tasting and food pairing.
Entertainment & Activities
Have kids and need something fun to do? The Lincoln Children's Zoo is a 12 minute walk from our house. Come during Halloween and experience Lincoln's biggest trick-or-treating attraction: Boo at the Zoo. While you're there you can also spend time at Antelope Park or Sunken Gardens.
84 locals recommend
Lincoln Children's Zoo
1222 S 27th StHave kids and need something fun to do? The Lincoln Children's Zoo is a 12 minute walk from our house. Come during Halloween and experience Lincoln's biggest trick-or-treating attraction: Boo at the Zoo. While you're there you can also spend time at Antelope Park or Sunken Gardens.
Marcus Lincoln Grand Cinema
1101 P StAt Pinnacle Bank Arena, or "the Bank" as the locals call it, you can experience a Husker basketball game, concert or possibly a beer or wine tasting event.
40 locals recommend
Pinnacle Bank Arena
400 Pinnacle Arena DrAt Pinnacle Bank Arena, or "the Bank" as the locals call it, you can experience a Husker basketball game, concert or possibly a beer or wine tasting event.
Parks & Nature
This park is a Saturday favorite for us when we have kids around. One of the largest parks in Lincoln, with great trails to walk or bike.
10 locals recommend
Antelope Park
This park is a Saturday favorite for us when we have kids around. One of the largest parks in Lincoln, with great trails to walk or bike.
A beautiful park, with numerous hills, playgrounds, picnic spots, trees and trails. You'll find yourself immersed in the outdoors. We recommend taking a picnic lunch as you'll find yourself spending all day in the park. And it's free!
69 locals recommend
Pioneer Park Nature Center
3201 South CoddingtonA beautiful park, with numerous hills, playgrounds, picnic spots, trees and trails. You'll find yourself immersed in the outdoors. We recommend taking a picnic lunch as you'll find yourself spending all day in the park. And it's free!
Arts & Culture
This beautiful Museum features rotating collections. It's on the edge of the University of Nebraska's city campus. Take a walk on campus after visiting the museum.
50 locals recommend
Sheldon Museum of Art
R StreetThis beautiful Museum features rotating collections. It's on the edge of the University of Nebraska's city campus. Take a walk on campus after visiting the museum.
Shopping
Visit SouthPoint Pavilions for a day of shopping! You'll find stores for mom, dad and the kids. You can have breakfast, lunch or dinner at one of the many restaurants. Or catch a movie at the theatre.
36 locals recommend
SouthPointe Pavilions
2910 Pine Lake RdVisit SouthPoint Pavilions for a day of shopping! You'll find stores for mom, dad and the kids. You can have breakfast, lunch or dinner at one of the many restaurants. Or catch a movie at the theatre.
Essentials
Hy-Vee
5010 O StThis is a great place for a quick shop. It's where we go for 5 or less items. The neighborhood is pretty run down. If we want a bigger shopping trip, we head to a Hy-Vee or Super Saver on 48th & O street.
Russ’s Market At 17th & Washington St. – Lincoln
1709 Washington StThis is a great place for a quick shop. It's where we go for 5 or less items. The neighborhood is pretty run down. If we want a bigger shopping trip, we head to a Hy-Vee or Super Saver on 48th & O street.