40th and A Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Popular places to visit

Lincoln Children\'s Zoo featuring zoo animals as well as a small group of people

Lincoln Children's Zoo

Take a ride on a historic train and learn about the animals in your backyard and beyond at this downtown zoo, tailored for curious kids.

Lincoln Children's Zoo
Sunken Gardens featuring a bridge, signage and a river or creek

Sunken Gardens

Participate in the planting events and go to the intriguing gardening talks in this active and welcoming set of gardens.

Sunken Gardens
Nebraska State Capitol which includes a river or creek and kayaking or canoeing as well as an individual male

Nebraska State Capitol

Tour Lincoln’s gleaming art deco Capitol building to learn about the architecture and local legislature of the Tower on the Plains.

Nebraska State Capitol
Lincoln Children's Museum

Lincoln Children's Museum

You can take time to visit Lincoln Children's Museum during your travels to Lincoln. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

Lincoln Children's Museum
International Quilt Study Center which includes a garden and flowers

International Quilt Study Center

Browse the eclectic displays and chat with docents in this museum and study center containing one of the world’s largest quilt collections.

International Quilt Study Center
University of Nebraska State Museum which includes interior views

University of Nebraska State Museum

Bear witness to the formation of the universe and gaze up at an enormous mammoth skeleton in this eclectic complex.

University of Nebraska State Museum

Activities

State and City Mosque

The Essence of Kota Kinabalu

AU$145
per adult
The Essence of Kota Kinabalu
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Our pick of the best 40th and A Hotel Deals

Graduate by Hilton Lincoln

Graduate by Hilton Lincoln

4 out of 5
141 N 9th St, Lincoln, NE
The price is AU$212 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$212
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Lincoln. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the bar and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,262 reviews)
"This hotel is awesome. The staff are friendly and were a joy to be around. The decor is full on corn husker. :o) Fabulous location- everything is walking distance."

Reviewed on 21 Aug. 2025

Graduate by Hilton Lincoln
The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel

The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel

3.5 out of 5
333 S 13th St, Lincoln, NE
The price is AU$248 per night from 7 Sept to 8 Sept
AU$248
7 Sept - 8 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lincoln. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay at the Cornhusker Hotel in Lincoln, NE. The staff were very kind and professional. We had one small issue with our room, but a staff member arrived within 20 minutes to fix it. The hotel's location is excellent and the daily parking was reasonable. We'll stay at this hotel next ..."

Reviewed on 21 Aug. 2025

The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel
Best Western Plus Lincoln Inn & Suites

Best Western Plus Lincoln Inn & Suites

2.5 out of 5
2201 Wildcat Circle, Lincoln, NE
The price is AU$164 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$164
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Lincoln. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,043 reviews)
"Convient"

Reviewed on 22 Aug. 2025

Best Western Plus Lincoln Inn & Suites
Hyatt Place Lincoln / Downtown - Haymarket

Hyatt Place Lincoln / Downtown - Haymarket

3.5 out of 5
600 Q Street, Lincoln, NE
The price is AU$206 per night from 15 Sept to 16 Sept
AU$206
15 Sept - 16 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Lincoln. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"I was there for two nights but was surprised that they never cleaned up my room"

Reviewed on 22 Aug. 2025

Hyatt Place Lincoln / Downtown - Haymarket
New Victorian Suites

New Victorian Suites

3 out of 5
225 North 50th St., 50th & O Street, Lincoln, NE
The price is AU$107 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
AU$107
26 Aug - 27 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Lincoln. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
7.4/10 Good! (1,059 reviews)
Will definitely stay here again.
"So my stay here was very pleasant.The Check-in was pretty seamless.The front counter staff were very, very nice respectful.Hey, ask me if there was anything else they could do for me.Anything else to get for me?They wanna buy them beyond my expectations.I recommend this hotel to any.One reasonable ..."

Reviewed on 17 Aug. 2025

New Victorian Suites
Annabell Gardens

Annabell Gardens

3 out of 5
200 S 68th Place, Lincoln, NE
The price is AU$225 per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
AU$225
26 Aug - 27 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Lincoln. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
"Rooms are quiet enjoyed the stay"

Reviewed on 19 Aug. 2025

Annabell Gardens
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Other neighbourhoods around 40th and A

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Antelope Park

While Antelope Park may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Lincoln Children's Zoo and Sunken Gardens.

Antelope Park
Sunken Gardens showing bird life and zoo animals

Near South

While visiting Near South, you might make a stop by sights like Sunken Gardens and Museum of Nebraska History.

Near South
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East Campus

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in East Campus and surrounding area, you can visit International Quilt Study Center and Gateway Mall.

East Campus
Lincoln showing railway items

Downtown Lincoln

Downtown Lincoln is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Lied Center or Lincoln Children's Museum.

Downtown Lincoln
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College View

College View might not have many top sights, but Lincoln Children's Zoo and Sunken Gardens are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

College View
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Bethany

While Bethany isn't home to many top sights, Abel Stadium and Gateway Mall are some notable places to visit nearby.

Bethany

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