Neighborhoods
Near South
Quaint, welcoming and full of character.
Sightseeing
Best zoo for a shorter visit. Very walkable and easy to see everything.
84 locals recommend
Lincoln Children's Zoo
1222 S 27th StBest zoo for a shorter visit. Very walkable and easy to see everything.
Sunken Gardens
2600 D StA perfect walking area bursting with flowers and plants.
Tugboat Gallery
116 N 14th StFirst Friday Art Walk must see. The first Friday of every month.
A quick pop through the university’s museum with a surprising collection.
50 locals recommend
Sheldon Museum of Art
R StreetA quick pop through the university’s museum with a surprising collection.
Part coffeehouse, part community outreach, part skatepark. Everything you could ask for.
The Bay Skatepark
2005 Y StPart coffeehouse, part community outreach, part skatepark. Everything you could ask for.
Wilderness Park is hands down the best park for trail running or walking. Full of peace and native plants right in the city.
Saltillo Road
Saltillo RoadWilderness Park is hands down the best park for trail running or walking. Full of peace and native plants right in the city.
A great nature area for kids plus lots of areas to relax.
69 locals recommend
Pioneer Park Nature Center
3201 South CoddingtonA great nature area for kids plus lots of areas to relax.
Shopping
Home and Closet
A beloved local shop for clothing, knick-knacks and furniture.
Paper Kite
4744 Prescott AveSuper cute local shop for kids and gifts.
Stella Clothing
101 N 14th StA locally owned, unique clothing boutique.
Wax Buffalo Pure Soy Candle Co.
727 O StA little shop of local goods.
The Black Market Clothing Exchange
5740 Old Cheney RdA Lincoln classic, locally owned consignment store.
An indie bookstore with a sweet little children’s area + the best selection of local zine’s.
Indigo Bridge Books & Cafe
1624 South 17th StreetAn indie bookstore with a sweet little children’s area + the best selection of local zine’s.
Food scene
9 South CharGrill
844 South StYummy locally owned American food. Try the waffle fry nachos.
The HUB Lincoln
1037 S 12th StFarm to table goodness
Goldenrod Pastries
3947 S 48th StGluten free goodies
Open Harvest Co-op Grocery
330 South StGreat local co-op just a couple blocks away.
Zipline Beer Hall
5740 Hidcote DrLocal brewery
SARO Cider
1746 N StLocal brewery
Ivanna Cone
701 P StBest ice cream ever. Seriously.
Crescent Moon Coffee
140 N 8th StA great hidden gem that hosts open mics, music and art.
The Foundry Community
211 N 14th StAnother one of Lincoln’s great coffee shops.
Honest Abe's Burgers & Freedom
126 N 14th StLocal gourmet burgers that never disappoint.
Grateful Bread
10016 S 17th StComfort food with a health kick