40th and A Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit 40th and A
Popular places to visit
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Nebraska-Lincoln during your travels in Lincoln. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Memorial Stadium
Catch an event at Memorial Stadium during your trip to Lincoln. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
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.
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.
Sunken Gardens
Participate in the planting events and go to the intriguing gardening talks in this active and welcoming set of gardens.
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.
Activities
Our pick of the best 40th and A Hotel Deals
Drury Plaza Hotel Lincoln Downtown
Love this stay and great food, drinks and clean room and amazing hot tub and pool area!!
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
New Victorian Suites
Phone cord kept falling out and front desk answered but could not hear you and hung up. All bulbs but one at vanity were unscrewed. Had to stand on a drawer to tighten bulbs to get light. Wouldnt staff have noted that? Sink drain broken. Bed clean. Keep your shoes on.
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Graduate by Hilton Lincoln
The gym needs a fan badly as there is no air circulation! The hotel was unique and fun as we have come to expect from Graduate hotels! The parking garage is treacherous space wise, but geographical footprint is limited in a downtown/haymarket area, so tight spaces are expected. It was quiet even ...
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Best Western Plus Lincoln Inn & Suites
Staff are very friendly. The hotel and rooms are clean and well kept up. The beds are very comfortable. Breakfast was great with lots of options. The breakfast lady does a fabulous job at her job. Honestly, one of the best I have seen.
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Hyatt Place Lincoln / Downtown - Haymarket
Clean, friendly staff
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Annabell Gardens
Eric at that front desk is the man!
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around 40th and A
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.
Near South
While visiting Near South, you might make a stop by sights like Sunken Gardens and Museum of Nebraska History.
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.
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.
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.
Bethany
While Bethany isn't home to many top sights, Gateway Mall and International Quilt Study Center are some notable places to visit nearby.
