Lincoln, Nebraska
Lincoln is a city of 294,856 people in Lancaster County, Nebraska, founded in 1856.
Why visit Lincoln
Townapedia lists 95 museums and landmarks, 82 parks and trails, 246 places to eat, 15 places to stay and 10 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Marcus Lincoln Grand Cinema, Lied Center for Performing Arts, Sheldon Museum of Art and International Quilt Study Center and Museum.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 14°F, and about 26 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Lincoln
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Lincoln
Lincoln is the capital city of the U.S. state of Nebraska. The city covers 103.9 square miles (269.1 km2) and had a population of 291,082 as of the 2020 census (301,522 estimated in 2025). It is the second-most populous city in Nebraska and the 72nd-most populous in the United States. The county seat of Lancaster County, Lincoln is the economic and cultural anchor of the Lincoln, Nebraska metropolitan area, home to approximately 345,000 people.
From the Wikipedia article Lincoln, Nebraska (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do10
Lied Center for Performing Arts
Cinema and theater · 1.6 mi
Theater and concert hall in Lincoln, Nebraska, United States
301 North 12th Street, Lincoln
College of Journalism and Mass Communications
School · 1.3 mi
Journalism school at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Nebraska Wesleyan University
School · 2.4 mi
University in Lincoln, Nebraska, United States
University of Nebraska–Lincoln
School · 1.5 mi
Public university in Lincoln, Nebraska, United States
College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources
School · 1.3 mi
Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center
Cinema and theater · 1.5 mi
1209 R Street, Lincoln
Union Plaza Amphitheater
Cinema and theater · 0.9 mi
210 North 21st Street, Lincoln
Museums and landmarks95
Sheldon Museum of Art
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Art museum in Lincoln, Nebraska
451 North 12th Street, Lincoln
Tu-We 10:00-17:00; Th 10:00-19:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-17:00; Su 12:00-17:00
International Quilt Study Center and Museum
Museum · 1.2 mi
1523 North 33rd Street, Lincoln
Tu-Sa 10:00-16:00
University of Nebraska State Museum
Museum · 1.6 mi
645 North 14th Street, Lincoln
Tu-Sa 09:00-17:00; Su 12:00-17:00
Thomas P. Kennard House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Historic house in Nebraska, United States
1627 H Street, Lincoln
Aeneas Yates-Charles Hurlbut House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Historic house in Lincoln, Nebraska
Albert Watkins House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
House in Lincoln, Nebraska
Arthur C. Ziemer House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
House in Lincoln, Nebraska
Barr Terrace
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Building in Lincoln, United States of America
Burckhardt House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
House in Lincoln, United States of America
Burr Block
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Office building and skyscraper in Lincoln, Nebraska
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Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad 710
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Preserved American 4-6-0 locomotive
Christian Record Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Historic two-story building in Lincoln, Nebraska
83 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds82
Cooper Park
Park · 2.0 mi
Park in Lancaster County, Nebraska, United States of America
701 F Street, Lincoln
Pioneers Park Nature Center
Park · 5.9 mi
Nature reserve in Nebraska, United States
Wilderness Park
Park · 4.6 mi
Biggest natural park in Lincoln, Nebraska, United States
70 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes246
Starbucks
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.4 mi
Located inside Nebraska Union (City Campus)
1400 R Street, Lincoln
Mo-Th 07:00-20:00; Fr 07:00-19:00; Sa-Su 09:00-16:00
Freezing
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 1.4 mi
Thai Rolled Ice Cream
210 North 14th Street, Lincoln
Tu-Th 12:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-22:00; Su 12:00-21:00
7 Brew Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.6 mi
2504 O Street, Lincoln
Mo-Th, Su 05:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 05:30-23:00
BLUE Sushi Sake Grill
Restaurant · Japanese, Sushi · 1.9 mi
808 R Street, Lincoln
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 12:00-21:00
Bierhaus Maisschäler
Restaurant · German · 1.9 mi
151 North 8th Street, Lincoln
Mo-Th 15:00-23:00; Fr 15:00-24:00; Sa 09:00-24:00; Su 12:00-22:00
Billy's Restaurant
Diner · American · 1.5 mi
1301 H Street, Lincoln
Tu-Fr 11:00-14:00,17:00-20:00; Sa 17:00-20:00
Blue Orchid
Restaurant · Thai · 1.7 mi
129 North 10th Street, Lincoln
Mo-We, Su 17:00-20:30; Th 11:00-14:00, 17:00-20:30; Fr...
234 more on the map.
Where to stay15
The Scarlet, Lincoln, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Motel and hotel · 1.8 mi
2101 Transformation Drive, Lincoln
New Victorian Suites Lincoln
Motel and hotel · 1.3 mi
225 North 50th Street, Lincoln
Churches and places of worship74
Capitol View Seventh-day Adventist Church
Church · Seventh Day Adventist · 1.4 mi
1640 A Street, Lincoln
First Evangelical Covenant Church
Church · Evangelical · 1.9 mi
6024 L Street, Lincoln
Shopping41
Gas and EV charging26
Schools, colleges and libraries77
University of Nebraska-Lincoln East Campus
School · 1.6 mi
2000 North 33rd Street, Lincoln
Healthcare21
Heartland Urgent Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.6 mi
965 South 27th Street, Lincoln
Heartland Urgent Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.4 mi
1265 South Cotner Boulevard, Lincoln
Map of Lincoln
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 14°F | 0.7 in | 6.5 in |
| Feb | 41°F | 18°F | 0.9 in | 7.1 in |
| Mar | 54°F | 29°F | 1.6 in | 3.4 in |
| Apr | 65°F | 39°F | 2.7 in | 1.2 in |
| May | 75°F | 51°F | 4.9 in | 0.1 in |
| Jun | 85°F | 62°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 67°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 87°F | 64°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 80°F | 54°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 67°F | 41°F | 2.1 in | 0.9 in |
| Nov | 52°F | 28°F | 1.3 in | 1.5 in |
| Dec | 39°F | 18°F | 1.2 in | 5.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Lincoln Muni Ap 72551 (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Lancaster County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2025-10-22: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2025-05-21: Severe Winter Storm And Straight-Line Winds (Winter Storm)
- 2024-10-21: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2020-04-04: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-03-21: Severe Winter Storm, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 5 miles away.
- Walton 6 mi east, about 9 min by car
- Waverly 10 mi northeast, about 16 min by car
- Malcolm 12 mi northwest, about 19 min by car
- Hickman 13 mi south, about 21 min by car
- Bennet 13 mi southeast, about 20 min by car
- Eagle 13 mi east, about 20 min by car
- Greenwood 16 mi northeast, about 26 min by car
- Ceresco 17 mi north, about 28 min by car
- Crete 19 mi southwest, about 31 min by car
- Omaha 45 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Skyline of Downtown Lincoln, Nebraska, USA (2023), Hanyou23, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sheldon Gallery (Lincoln, NE) from NE 1, Ammodramus, CC0
- Thomas P. Kennard house from N 1, Ammodramus, CC0
- Old City Hall (Lincoln, NE) from NE 1, Ammodramus, CC0
- Lincoln, Nebraska 2733 Sheridan Blvd (1), Ammodramus, CC0
- Park Hill (Lincoln, Nebraska) from E 1, Ammodramus, CC0
- South Street Temple (Lincoln, Nebraska) from SE 1, Ammodramus, CC0
- William H. Ferguson house (Lincoln, Nebraska) from SW 1, Ammodramus, CC0
- Federal Trust Bldg (Lincoln, Nebraska) from SW 1, Ammodramus, CC0
- Harris house (Lincoln, Nebraska) from S 1, Ammodramus, CC0
- Rock Island depot (Lincoln, Nebraska) 4, Ammodramus, CC0
- Gold's building (Lincoln, Nebraska) from NE 3, Ammodramus, CC0
- Lincoln Liberty Life building from SE 1, Ammodramus, CC0
- Ambassador and President Apts from SE 1, Ammodramus, CC0
- Gillen house (Lincoln, Nebraska) from N 1, Ammodramus, CC0
- YWCA (Lincoln, Nebraska) from SW 1, Ammodramus, CC0
- Barr Terrace (Lincoln, Nebraska) from SE 1, Ammodramus, CC0
- CB^Q Locomotive 710 on display at Lincoln Station. NE. - panoramio, Loco Steve, CC BY 3.0
- Helmer-Winnett-White Flats from S 1, Ammodramus, CC0
- William H. Tyler house (Lincoln, Nebraska) from W 1, Ammodramus, CC0
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