Food scene
Piezano's is our family's favorite pizza place in town. Its proximity to the place you are staying make it a must-try if you like local pizza dives. Great for carryout or dine in.
16 locals recommend
Piezano's
2740 South StPiezano's is our family's favorite pizza place in town. Its proximity to the place you are staying make it a must-try if you like local pizza dives. Great for carryout or dine in.
Want a great local burger... Honest Abe's is the place. They have a rotating menu some great alcoholic shakes. Named after Lincoln's namesake this is a great place for a burger... Definitely order the parmesan truffle fries.
There are four locations in town in case your travels take you around other parts of the city.
https://www.honestabesburgers.com/
53 locals recommend
Honest Abe's Burgers & Freedom
126 N 14th StWant a great local burger... Honest Abe's is the place. They have a rotating menu some great alcoholic shakes. Named after Lincoln's namesake this is a great place for a burger... Definitely order the parmesan truffle fries.
There are four locations in town in case your travels take you around other parts of the city.
https://www.honestabesburgers.com/
Cultiva Downtown
727 S 11th StGreat local coffee dive. Grab a coffee and a crepe.
If you want a nicer coffee shop The Mill is the place to go. Cultiva is a dive. This is a top quality local favorite. Plus they also have a plethora of tea options.
21 locals recommend
The Mill Coffee @ Telegraph
330 S 21st StIf you want a nicer coffee shop The Mill is the place to go. Cultiva is a dive. This is a top quality local favorite. Plus they also have a plethora of tea options.
If you are heading to the Downtown Haymarket for a game or a night out. Our family LOVES Screamers. The food is good. But the best place about this place is the atmosphere. The wait staff will entertain you as they sing the night away.
14 locals recommend
Screamers Dining and Cabaret: A Family Restaurant
803 Q StreetIf you are heading to the Downtown Haymarket for a game or a night out. Our family LOVES Screamers. The food is good. But the best place about this place is the atmosphere. The wait staff will entertain you as they sing the night away.
This is a secret bar. It's like a classic speakeasy. Go into the courtyard East of Vincenzos restaurant. In the back of that courtyard on your right you will see a light and a doorbell. Ring the doorbell and they will let you in, although there is only space for 20 people in there so it might be full.
32 locals recommend
The Other Room
824 P StThis is a secret bar. It's like a classic speakeasy. Go into the courtyard East of Vincenzos restaurant. In the back of that courtyard on your right you will see a light and a doorbell. Ring the doorbell and they will let you in, although there is only space for 20 people in there so it might be full.
Kinja is our favorite sushi and Asian restaurant. If you go for lunch get the Bento Box also a favorite is the Stone Pot Bibimibab.
Kinja
4141 Pioneer Woods DrKinja is our favorite sushi and Asian restaurant. If you go for lunch get the Bento Box also a favorite is the Stone Pot Bibimibab.
(402) Creamery
330 N 8th StAmazing Homemade Ice Cream. You wont be disappointed.
Sightseeing
Great beautiful strolls in the Summer and Fall. Its only a few blocks away at the intersection of 27th and Capitol Parkway
77 locals recommend
Sunken Gardens
2600 D StGreat beautiful strolls in the Summer and Fall. Its only a few blocks away at the intersection of 27th and Capitol Parkway
Our family loves the zoo. Yeah its called the Children's zoo, but it has great animals for children of all ages.
84 locals recommend
Lincoln Children's Zoo
1222 S 27th StOur family loves the zoo. Yeah its called the Children's zoo, but it has great animals for children of all ages.
This museum has more cars than you'd imagine and some amazing history too!
14 locals recommend
Museum of American Speed
599 Oakcreek DrThis museum has more cars than you'd imagine and some amazing history too!
There are regular tours of the capital but even taking an hour to wander the halls is worth it. Make sure you get in the elevator and go to the observation deck for a view of the city!
53 locals recommend
Nebraska State Capitol
1445 K StThere are regular tours of the capital but even taking an hour to wander the halls is worth it. Make sure you get in the elevator and go to the observation deck for a view of the city!
Traveler advice
Getting around
There are 134 miles of bike trails in Lincoln!
The bike trail is only 1/2 block away. If you stand on the front porch and look to the left you will see a sidewalk leading directly to the trail. Enjoy a nice walk or bike ride.
Here's a link to the maps:
https://www.gptn.org/the_trails/overview.html