by Charlyne Berens Lincoln today is vibrant and flourishing, Nebraska’s second largest city. But that prominence was not always guaranteed. Situated away from major waterways that were the primary means of transportation in the mid 1800s, Lincoln began as a...
by Charlyne Berens Lincoln’s downtown never really was at the city’s geographical center. And as the city grew, development spread east, south and north, leaving downtown on the western edge. But as downtown has redeveloped in recent decades, it has...
Located in the historic Stuart Building in the heart of downtown Lincoln, the Rococo Theatre is an elegant and unique venue for concerts, parties, weddings and other events. The Rococo opened in 1929 as the Stuart Theatre presenting movies and...
by Tegan Colton A vibrant university city with a small-town spirit, Lincoln attracts visitors from all over the world for its honest people, friendly culture and lively nightlife. Among the city’s most famous attractions are the explosion of flowers, plants...
by Sriyani Tidball When we think of sports in Nebraska, the first thing that comes to mind is Husker football. But there is so much more, especially when it comes to high school athletics. It was with this in mind...
by Julie Nichols A mile or so west of the Haymarket on the west edge of downtown Lincoln, Capitol Beach is a quiet neighborhood bordered by restored saline wetlands—its colorful history invisible. No evidence remains of the stream of entrepreneurs...
Lincoln is a college town. From the flagship campus of Nebraska’s state university to our smaller private and public institutions, Lincoln offers a variety of higher education opportunities to expand knowledge, skills and career opportunities. The University of Nebraska-Lincoln The...
by Jeff Korbelik When it comes to producing wine in Nebraska, the key ingredient just may be family. That’s because many of the wineries throughout the state, especially around Lincoln, are family-owned and operated, with individuals pouring their hearts and...
Lancaster’s County Fairgrounds Attract National Events to Lincoln by Amy Dickerson How it happened The Lancaster County Agricultural Society was established in 1870 under Nebraska state law to support youth and community involvement in agriculture. Back in the late 1990s,...
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