Rococo Theatre
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...
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Morrill Hall
Archie, the sculpture in front of Morrill Hall is named for the tallest mammoth mounted on exhibit in the world—and part of the museum’s original collection.
Lincoln Museums Offer so much
Top, an exhibit at the University of Nebraska State Museum; left, a detail from the Nebraska State Capitol; below, American Historical Society of Germans from Russia Museum
Color-Filled Public Gardens of Lincoln
The Sunken Gardens—a hidden oasis in the heart of Lincoln. Originally “The Rock Garden,” Lincoln’s Sunken Gardens has since evolved into something quite stunning. It is the only Nebraska garden listed in the 300 Best...
Lincoln Museums—art, science, history and fun
If art’s your thing, Lincoln’s got plenty of art museums, showcasing sculptures, paintings, quilts and more. If you’re a history buff, Nebraska’s capital city offers a museum that traces 10,000 years of elephant-type beasts...
Capitol Beach: Rich in History
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...
I Live Here
by Rayna Collins Young families, students, new Americans, government workers, tradespeople, professionals and entrepreneurs—so many different people call Lincoln their home. And there is a neighborhood just right for every one. Whether you’re visiting or...
The Historic Haymarket
by Sriyani Tidball The Haymarket District is a historic section of downtown Lincoln that has become one of the main tourist attractions for both visitors and locals. The area is home to the Haymarket...
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