Tagged: history
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...
The Lincoln Community Foundation — All of Lincoln benefits
by Jenny Chapin There’s a lot to cheer about this year at the newly expanded Lincoln Children’s Zoo, including a giraffe-feeding experience, up-close tiger encounters, a splash pad, and an indoor adventure center. Donors to...
Honest Abe Enjoys ‘His’ City
by redthread & the Lincoln CVB Four score and seven years ago, I began planning. I wanted to have the best summer ever and explore Lincoln while doing it. That summer finally came in 2019,...
Tour Memorial Stadium
by Anne and Steve Teget Each year, about 30,000 people tour Nebraska football’s Memorial Stadium, and you can be one of them. The University of Nebraska offers complimentary guided tours of the stadium on Wednesdays...
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