Lincoln NE Vacation

Lincoln NE Vacation

Lincoln is the capital and second largest city of Nebraska. It's been called one of the "Midwest's most beloved cities."¹ The city park are "breathtaking," the attitude of the residents "friendly" and it's home to a "budding" music scene.¹

Fast Facts

Country: United States
State: Nebraska
County: Lancaster
Mayor: Chris Beutler
City population: 241,167 (2006)
Currency: U.S. dollar
Area code: 402
Time zone: CST

Attractions

The parks are some of the most visited areas in the city, the Sunken Gardens, in Antelope Park, is one of the more popular sites. It opened in 1931² and some of it's highlights include "thousands" of annual plants, a waterfall and reflecting pond and pathways with "engraved concrete pavers" to "memorialize" people and events.³

Also located in Antelope Park is the Veterans Memorial Garden. It's a garden to remember past "veterans of foreign wars." There are over 15 actual memorials and "over 3,000 Bricks of Remembrance" to honor them.⁴

Mahalo Suggests

When planning your trip, also see the pages on Lincoln NE Hotels and Lincoln NE Restaurants.

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Official Tourism Site: Lincoln Convention and Visitors Bureau
Official Government Site: Lincoln Tourism
Wikitravel: Lincoln (Nebraska)
TripAdvisor: Lincoln, NE Vacation Reviews
Yahoo! Travel: Lincoln, NE
VirtualTourist: Lincoln Travel Tips
IgoUgo: Lincoln Tourism and Travel Guide

Lincoln Flights

Lincoln Travel Packages

Priceline: Lincoln Package Deals
Yahoo! Travel: Lincoln Package Deals
Visit Nebraska: Travel Packages

Lincoln Basics

Weather: The Weather Channel - Weather Underground - National Weather Service
Maps: Google Maps - MapQuest - Yahoo! Maps
News: KLKNTV Nebraska - JournalStar.com - Topix
History: Wikipedia - Nebraska Memories - Nebraska State Historical Society
Photos: Google Images - Live Search - Lincoln Picture Tour

Lincoln Info

Lincoln Transportation

Buses: StarTran
APTA: Nebraska Transit Links
Regional Trains: Amtrak

Lincoln Activities

DiscoverOurTown.com: Lincoln City Guide
Yahoo! Travel: Lincoln Things to Do
TripAdvisor: Lincoln Attractions
Nebraska Hunting Company: Pheasant Hunting
Nebraska Hiking Trails
Roca Berry Farm

Lincoln Attractions

Lincoln Events

Official Site: Lincoln Events Calendar
Lincoln Events Calendar
Lied Center for Performing Arts
Nebraska State Fair August 24 - September 3, 2007
Nebraska's Pumpkin Patches, Corn Mazes, and Hay Rides (Seasonal)
Nebraska Book Festival October 26-27, 2007

Lincoln Tours

The Mahalo Guide To Lincoln Tours
Tours for Southeast Nebraska
Lincoln Visitors Bureau Tour Itineraries

Lincoln Hotels

The Mahalo Guide To Lincoln Hotels
TripAdvisor: Lincoln, Nebraska
Yahoo! Travel: Lincoln Hotels
Orbitz: Lincoln Hotel Deals

Lincoln Restaurants

The Mahalo Guide To Lincoln Restaurants
ActiveDiner: Lincoln Restaurant Reviews
TripAdvisor: Lincoln Restaurant Reviews
Yahoo! Travel: Lincoln Restaurant Reviews
Happy Cow: Lincoln Vegetarian Restaurants
LincolnMenus.com: Lincoln Restaurant Guide

Lincoln Shopping

Lincoln Nightlife

Lincoln Blogs and Message Boards

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