Must See Attractions
by Aja Martin Nebraska State Capitol, 1445 K Street, was constructed over a decade from 1922 to 1932. Artists of various mediums are featured heavily throughout the building with an emphasis on art deco. Touring...
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Pinnacle Bank Arena
by Julie Nichols For over a decade, Pinnacle Bank Arena has delivered world-class entertainment to Lincoln for Nebraskans and visitors. Built as part of the West Haymarket Redevelopment Project, this 15,500-seat venue is a now-familiar...
All Roads Lead to Lincoln
by Sriyani Tidball Lincoln’s new flag was the result of the competition Reflag Lincoln, when the city launched out a contest inspiring all designers to take part in helping Lincoln get a new flag. The...
The Earliest Known Footage of Nebraska Football
by David Bristow Three yards and a cloud of dust. Leather helmets. A forward pass with a ball that looks like a watermelon. A drop kick. Fans cheering from wooden bleachers that were later demolished...
The Historic Haymarket
by Sriyani Tidball Situated at Lincoln’s historic ground zero, the Haymarket area is home to more than 40 restaurants and bars, many coffee houses, art galleries, hotels, and at the north end, the wonderful Pinnacle...
Nebraska’s Capitol
by Cynthia S. Peterson Nebraska’s state Capitol building is the nation’s first modern statehouse. But the building you see at 1445 K Street on the south edge of downtown is not the original. It’s actually...
More Than fabric & thread
by Patty Beutler If you think of quilts as only the bed coverings in Granny’s house, think again—and go visit the International Quilt Museum. There you will change your mind; the artistry behind these everyday...
The Foundation(s) of Lincoln
by Aja Martin One of the reasons that Lincoln is such a good destination is so subtle that it often goes missed. Lincoln is a great city because it’s people believe in taking care of...
Indigenous Leaders Commemorated in Bronze on Centennial Mall
by Ingrid Holmquist, photography by Tom Tidball Walk Centennial Mall in Lincoln, Nebraska and you’ll find a treasure trove of information about Nebraska’s history. Indigenous plant life line the walkways along with details honoring the...
Don’t expect to be bored in downtown Lincoln
by Patty Beutler, photography by Tom Tidball Sure, it’s a Midwestern city without the subways of New York City or the cable cars of San Francisco. But before you turn up your nose, look around...
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