Highlands Travel Guide
Lincoln
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.
Sunken Gardens
Participate in the planting events and go to the intriguing gardening talks in this active and welcoming set of gardens.
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.
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.
Things to do
Top hotels in Highlands
Horizon Inn Motel
Reviewed on 14 Jul 2025
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Airport - Lincoln by IHG
Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025
Hampton Inn Lincoln Airport
Reviewed on 12 Jul 2025
Comfort Inn Lincoln I-80
Reviewed on 12 Jul 2025
Fairfield Inn & Suites Lincoln Airport
Reviewed on 13 Jul 2025
Wingate by Wyndham Lincoln Airport East I-80
Reviewed on 9 Jul 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Highlands
West Lincoln
West Lincoln might not have many top sights, but Capitol Beach Lake and Haymarket Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Belmont
While Belmont may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Bob Devaney Sports Center and Haymarket Park.
Capitol Beach
While there might not be top attractions in Capitol Beach, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Capitol Beach Lake and Museum of American Speed.
Autumn Wood
Though Autumn Wood may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Links at Lincoln and Bob Devaney Sports Center.
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.
Arnold Heights
Though Arnold Heights may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Ashley Heights Commercial Center and University of Nebraska-Lincoln Green Space.