East Campus Travel Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Sunken Gardens
Participate in the planting events and go to the intriguing gardening talks in this active and welcoming set of gardens.
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.
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.
Top hotels in East Campus
![La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Lincoln](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/50000/42700/42623/09069a8a_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 11 Jun 2024
![Graduate Lincoln](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/23500/23478/0fb33b5f_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 13 Jun 2024
![Hyatt Place Lincoln / Downtown - Haymarket](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7020000/7017200/7017166/f4fc1ec7_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2024
![Best Western Plus Lincoln Inn & Suites](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/12000000/11610000/11609800/11609752/dc17c81d_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 9 Jun 2024
![Holiday Inn Express & Suites Airport - Lincoln, an IHG Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1930000/1927100/1927081/4b313c44_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 12 Jun 2024
![New Victorian Suites](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/90000/84400/84342/c8d0bee3_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 10 Jun 2024
Other neighbourhoods around East Campus
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40th and "A"
When in 40th and "A", you can plan a visit to Lincoln Children's Zoo and Gateway Mall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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Bethany
While Bethany isn't home to many top sights, Gateway Mall and Lincoln Children's Zoo are some notable places to visit nearby.
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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.
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North Bottoms
While North Bottoms isn't home to many top sights, Bob Devaney Sports Center and Memorial Stadium are some notable places to visit nearby.
![Lincoln featuring railway items](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/267000/267489-Lincoln-Nebraska.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
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 Pinnacle Bank Arena.
![Sunken Gardens which includes bird life and zoo animals](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/35000/35421-Sunken-Gardens.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Near South
While visiting Near South, you might make a stop by sights like Sunken Gardens and Museum of Nebraska History.