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Explore the capital city and all the fascinating stops it offers you. From local history to
exciting shops and restaurants, Lincoln has something for everyone. Scenery Historic neighborhoods, the towering Capitol building, University of Nebraska campus, expansive parks, attractive suburban areas. History Lincoln’s Historic Haymarket gives you a glimpse into the remarkable beginnings of the prairie city. Now filled with coffee houses, restaurants, art galleries, and shops, the Haymarket area was once the center of the area’s agricultural commerce. Relive the feeling each Saturday during the summer at the Haymarket Farmers’ Market. The nearby University of Nebraska State Museum of Natural History offers a look even further back into the area’s history with a prehistoric mammoth exhibit. Learn more about Lincoln’s political and architectural history with a tour of the State Capitol. Family Fun Be sure to take your kids to the Lincoln Children’s Museum. This highly ranked museum has three floors worth of hands-on exhibits, guaranteed to bring out the kid in anyone. The Lincoln Children’s Zoo is another worthwhile stop for families. Complete with a train, petting zoo, and other fun wildlife exhibits, this is a stop your kids will go wild for! And if you’re really looking to get your family out into the wild, try a trail walk or bike/horse ride at Pioneers Park, Lincoln’s most celebrated open space. Start in the Historic Haymarket District 3 blocks (:05) east to University of Nebraska–Lincoln campus (including the Sheldon Art Gallery, the Nebraska State Historical Society’s Museum of Nebraska History, the State Museum of Natural History, and Mueller Planetarium) 2 blocks (:05) south to Downtown Lincoln (including the Lincoln Children’s Museum and unique shops and restaurants) 2 blocks (:05) south to the State Capitol 1 mile (:10) east on Capitol Parkway, south on 27th Street to the Folsom Children’s Zoo 1 mile (:10) south on 27th, 2 miles west on Van Dorn, 1.5 miles south on US-77 to Wilderness Park 0.5 mile (:05) south on US-77, 1.5 miles east on Old Cheney Road, 1 mile south on 27th Street to SouthPointe Pavilions Shopping Center |
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