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Lincoln serves as the capital city of Nebraska and the county seat of Lancaster County. As the state's second-most populous city, it anchors the economic and cultural life of a metropolitan area with roughly 345,000 residents. The city covers 103.9 square miles.
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Bison Witches Bar & Deli serves sandwiches and soup at 1320 P Street.
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Best Restaurants in Lincoln
112 places · Where to eat, from neighborhood staples to standout kitchens.
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Asian Taste Thai Restaurant
Asian Taste Thai Restaurant serves Thai cuisine in the Elmwood neighborhood.
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BLUE Sushi Sake Grill
BLUE Sushi Sake Grill serves Japanese cuisine and sushi in the Haymarket neighborhood.
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Bierhaus Maisschäler
Bierhaus Maisschäler serves German cuisine in the Haymarket neighborhood.
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Billy's Restaurant
Billy's Restaurant serves American cuisine in the Capitol View neighborhood.
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Bison Witches Bar & Deli
Bison Witches Bar & Deli serves sandwiches and soup at 1320 P Street.
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Buzzard Billly's
Buzzard Billly's serves Cajun cuisine in the Haymarket neighborhood.
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Chopsticks Chinese Cuisine
Chopsticks Chinese Cuisine serves Chinese food in the Huntington neighborhood.
Best Cafés & Coffee in Lincoln
46 places · Coffee shops, roasters and casual spots to linger.
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7 Brew Coffee
7 Brew Coffee serves as a café option within the Edgewood Village neighborhood.
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Cottonwood Cafe
Cottonwood Cafe serves American cuisine in the Original Lincoln neighborhood.
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Crescent Moon Coffee
Crescent Moon Coffee is a café located in the Haymarket neighborhood.
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Cultiva Coffee
Cultiva Coffee is a café located in the Original Lincoln neighborhood.
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Destinations Coffee Shop
Destinations Coffee Shop is a café located in the North Bottoms neighborhood.
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Hurts Donut Co.
Hurts Donut Co. is a café located in the Haymarket neighborhood. It serves coffee and donuts.
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Mana Games Café
Mana Games Café operates as a café in the Haymarket neighborhood.
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Meadowlark Coffee Shop
Meadowlark Coffee Shop is a café located in the Irvingdale neighborhood.
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Mo Java Cafe & Roasting Co.
Mo Java Cafe & Roasting Co. is a coffee shop located in the University Place neighborhood.
Best Bars & Nightlife in Lincoln
50 places · Cocktail bars, pubs and where the night goes.
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Barry's Bar & Grill
Barry's Bar & Grill is a bar located in the Haymarket neighborhood.
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Boiler Brewing Company
Boiler Brewing Company operates as a bar in the Haymarket neighborhood.
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Boitano's Lounge
Boitano's Lounge is a bar located in the Downtown neighborhood.
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Code Beer Company
Code Beer Company operates as a bar in the Lavender's Addition neighborhood.
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Empyrean Brewing Co.
Empyrean Brewing Co. operates as a bar in the Haymarket neighborhood.
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McKinney's Irish Pub
McKinney's Irish Pub is a bar located in the Haymarket neighborhood.
Best Things to Do in Lincoln
17 places · Museums, landmarks and the experiences worth your time.
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American Historical Society of Germans From Russia Museum
Located in the South Salt Creek neighborhood, the American Historical Society of Germans From Russia Museum serves as a local attraction.
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International Quilt Study Center and Museum
Located in Clinton, the International Quilt Study Center and Museum is a textile museum on the East Campus of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. It opened in 1997 and relocated to its current site in 2008.
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LUX Center for the Arts
LUX Center for the Arts is an attraction located in University Place.
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Lincoln Children's Museum
Located in the Downtown neighborhood, the Lincoln Children's Museum serves as a local attraction for families.
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Lincoln Fire & Rescue Museum
Lincoln Fire & Rescue Museum is an attraction located in the Lavender's Addition neighborhood.
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Museum of Nebraska History
Located in Downtown, the Museum of Nebraska History serves as a local attraction.
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National Museum of Roller Skating
The National Museum of Roller Skating is located in the Simon's neighborhood.
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Sheldon Museum of Art
Located in Downtown, the Sheldon Museum of Art houses the University of Nebraska–Lincoln's collection within a building designed by Philip Johnson. The structure features Italian travertine construction with a grand hall and a distinctive central staircase.
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Great Plains Art Museum
The Great Plains Art Museum is located in the Downtown neighborhood.
Best Shops in Lincoln
44 places · Independent boutiques, bookstores and places to browse.
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American Eagle Outfitters
American Eagle Outfitters is a shop located in the Eastmont neighborhood.
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Barnes & Noble
Barnes & Noble is a shop located in the Lemings Subdivision neighborhood.
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Best Of Big Red
Best Of Big Red is a shop located in the Huntington neighborhood.
Best Parks & Outdoors in Lincoln
40 places · Green space, gardens and room to breathe.
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Kahoa-Jaycee Park
Kahoa-Jaycee Park is a green space located in the Liberty neighborhood.
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Seng Park at University Place
Seng Park at University Place is a park located in the University Place neighborhood.
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Hartley Neighborhood Park
Hartley Neighborhood Park offers green space within the Hartley area.
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34th & Madison Park
Located in the Cornhusker Crossing neighborhood, 34th & Madison Park offers a local green space for residents.
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45th & Gladstone Park
Located in the Sunset Acres neighborhood, 45th & Gladstone Park offers a local green space for residents.
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48th & Adams Park
48th & Adams Park is a green space located in the University Place neighborhood.
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Backyard Farmer Garden
Backyard Farmer Garden is a park located in the East Campus neighborhood.
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