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Named after Abraham Lincoln, this state capital is a great place for children, history buffs and outdoor enthusiasts. Soak in the panoramic view of the city from the observation tower of the 400-foot high capitol building, whose white stone Art Deco spire can be seen from miles around. Then take a tour of the building and its grounds, where you'll find a Lincoln monument created by the same artist who sculpted the famous Lincoln statue in Washington, D.C. While you're on a history roll, visit the Governor's Mansion, whose Georgian Colonial exterior belies the varied architectural styles inside, and be sure to see the collection of dolls representing the state's first ladies dressed in their inaugural gowns. Kids will love the Folsom Children's Zoo & Botanical Gardens, where they can circle the zoo in a miniature train and see over 300 animals living among spectacular gardens. For some outdoor fun, head to one of the city's beautiful parks, the largest of which is Wilderness Park, whose hiking, biking and equestrian trails will keep you on the move for hours.
Restaurants in Lincoln
1. Cool and Collected Antiques
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
2. Trade a Tape Comic Center
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
3. LUX Center for the Arts
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5.0 based on 8 reviews
LUX Center for the Arts is a non-profit community art center that offers free art exhibitions form local, regional and national artists, with new exhibits each month. Join us on the 'First Friday' of each month for free openings. Our gallery shop sells fine art, ceramics, jewelry and other mediums to suit a wide range of interests and tastes. We also teach art classes for youth and adults in pottery, printmaking, painting, jewelry, glass, and fibers. Classes are held at the center or taken off-site with our Art Van de LUX program.
Reviewed By BfromMD - Bethesda, United States
Lovely gallery in an old firehouse in University Place near Wesleyan University in Lincoln. Very nice gift shop. An exhibit in the main gallery was Females, Fibers and Finesse which I thought was fantastic. I visit Lincoln every year or so and try to visit the Lux gallery, check out the website, the back history of Gladys Lux is inspiring.
4. Noyes Fine Art Gallery & Studios
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
5. Center for Great Plains Studies
6. Modern Vintage of Nebraska
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Welcome to Modern Vintage. Nebraska's finer vintage store located in the beautiful city of Lincoln. We have items ranging from new & vintage and everything in between! Among these treasures, Modern Vintage is also proud to feature the products of local talented artisans. Established in 2015. DUE TO COVID our hours have changed OPEN W-Saturday 11-3
Reviewed By oohlol
What a great shop while visiting Lincoln! Lots to look at in this quaint shop. Ranges from furniture, vintage finds and local artist goods. Great customer service! Easy to navigate website also
7. Ten Thousand Villages
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
8. University of Nebraska State Museum
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4.5 based on 181 reviews
One of the Midwest's premier natural history museums, we are home to the world's largest complete mounted mammoth skeleton. Archie, our mascot in bronze out front, is based on this mammoth fossil. Touch his foot for good luck! Our newest exhibit, Cherish Nebraska opened in February 2019. It examines Nebraska past and present with digital interactives, collections displays, hands-on activities and a visible lab to watch our scientists at work. Other exhibits include Bizarre Beasts, Weapons Throughout Time, First People of the Plains, Paleontology, Geology, and the Hall of Nebraska wildlife. Our Marx Discovery Center (currently closed due to covid precautions) has tons of activities for kids, including a fossil dig pit, reading nook, discovery tables, dinosaurs, coloring sheets and more. Advance tickets available online.
Reviewed By nebraskasteve87 - Lemont, United States
I imagine some may not find this to be the flashiest museum in the USA, but it contains a wealth of unique exhibits, as well as some unique research focuses. As might be expected, it contains the best Nebraska geography and wildlife dioramas in the world. It contains a world-class woolly mammoth exhibit - possibly the world’s best (including the world’s largest mounted mammoth - “Archie”). And they just spent over $10m redoing just the 4th floor to focus on Great Plains ecology, climate change, geography, biology, zoology, archeology, etc. It’s very impressive.
9. Licorice International
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4.5 based on 59 reviews
Licorice International is a premier candy story in Lincoln's Historic Haymarket District. Founded in 2002, the company offers more than 160 types of licorice and imported candies from 14 countries and ships worldwide. Free samples available. Tour groups welcome.
Reviewed By pnkybrwstr - Manhattan, United States
If you love licorice, this is your place. So many varieties and flavors. I stocked up on licorice here!
10. A Novel Idea Bookstore
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4.5 based on 5 reviews
