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Discover 20 verified attractions in Lincoln, United States of America. This curated collection features family attractions, natural wonders, museums & galleries, and more — each place verified through Google Places with real ratings and reviews from visitors. Use the ratings and review counts to help prioritize your visit.

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Ranked by rating and review count from real visitors

1 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Attractions

Lincoln Children's Zoo

★★★★½ 4.7 (4,211 reviews)
📍 1222 S 27th St, Lincoln, NE 68502, USA
📞 (402) 475-6741
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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2 🏞️ Natural Wonders

Holmes Lake Park

★★★★½ 4.7 (2,207 reviews)
📍 70th & Normal, 3701 S 70th St, Lincoln, NE 68506, USA
📞 (402) 441-7847
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Thursday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Friday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Saturday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Sunday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
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3 🏞️ Natural Wonders

Pioneers Park Nature Center

★★★★½ 4.7 (2,145 reviews)
📍 3201 South Coddington, Lincoln, NE 68522, USA
📞 (402) 441-7895
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Sunday: 12:00 – 4:30 PM
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4 🎨 Museums & Galleries

Museum of American Speed

★★★★½ 4.9 (1,984 reviews)
📍 599 Oakcreek Dr, Lincoln, NE 68528, USA
📞 (402) 323-3166
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 12:00 – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: Closed
  • Thursday: Closed
  • Friday: 12:00 – 4:30 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
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5 🎨 Museums & Galleries

deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum

★★★★½ 4.7 (1,997 reviews)
📍 51 Sandy Pond Rd, Lincoln, MA 01773, USA
📞 (781) 259-8355
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Sunday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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6 🎨 Museums & Galleries

Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site

★★★★½ 4.7 (1,528 reviews)
📍 15588 History Ln, Petersburg, IL 62675, USA
📞 (217) 632-4000
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
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7 🎨 Museums & Galleries

Lincoln Children's Museum

★★★★½ 4.7 (1,361 reviews)
📍 1420 P St, Lincoln, NE 68508, USA
📞 (402) 477-4000
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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8 🎨 Museums & Galleries

University of Nebraska State Museum - Morrill Hall

★★★★½ 4.7 (1,185 reviews)
📍 Morrill Hall, 645 N 14th St, Lincoln, NE 68588, USA
📞 (402) 472-2637
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday: 12:00 – 5:00 PM
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9 🏞️ Natural Wonders

Trago Park

★★★★½ 4.5 (548 reviews)
📍 N 22nd St & U St, Lincoln, NE 68503, USA
📞 (402) 441-7847
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Thursday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Friday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Saturday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Sunday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
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10 ⭐ Notable Attractions

World's Largest Railsplitter Covered Wagon

★★★★½ 4.5 (524 reviews)
📍 1750 5th St, Lincoln, IL 62656, USA
📞 (217) 732-8687
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours
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👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

Family Attractions

1 places
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Attractions

Lincoln Children's Zoo

★★★★½ 4.7 (4,211 reviews)
📍 1222 S 27th St, Lincoln, NE 68502, USA
📞 (402) 475-6741
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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🏞️

Natural Wonders

7 places
🏞️ Natural Wonders

Holmes Lake Park

★★★★½ 4.7 (2,207 reviews)
📍 70th & Normal, 3701 S 70th St, Lincoln, NE 68506, USA
📞 (402) 441-7847
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Thursday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Friday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Saturday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Sunday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
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🏞️ Natural Wonders

Pioneers Park Nature Center

★★★★½ 4.7 (2,145 reviews)
📍 3201 South Coddington, Lincoln, NE 68522, USA
📞 (402) 441-7895
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Sunday: 12:00 – 4:30 PM
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🏞️ Natural Wonders

Trago Park

★★★★½ 4.5 (548 reviews)
📍 N 22nd St & U St, Lincoln, NE 68503, USA
📞 (402) 441-7847
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Thursday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Friday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Saturday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Sunday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
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🏞️ Natural Wonders

Densmore Park

★★★★½ 4.5 (477 reviews)
📍 6701 S 14th St, Lincoln, NE 68512, USA
📞 (402) 441-7847
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Thursday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Friday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Saturday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Sunday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
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🏞️ Natural Wonders

Stransky Park

★★★★½ 4.6 (354 reviews)
📍 17th St & Harrison Avenue, Lincoln, NE 68502, USA
📞 (402) 441-7847
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Thursday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Friday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Saturday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Sunday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
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🏞️ Natural Wonders

Wilderness Park

★★★★½ 4.6 (254 reviews)
📍 4700-4798 S 1st St, Lincoln, NE 68512, USA
📞 (402) 441-7847
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Thursday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Friday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Saturday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Sunday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
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🏞️ Natural Wonders

Bill Harris Iron Horse Park

★★★★½ 4.6 (52 reviews)
📍 235 N 7th St, Lincoln, NE 68508, USA
📞 (402) 441-8258
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Thursday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Friday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Saturday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Sunday: 5:00 AM – 11:00 PM
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🎨

Museums & Galleries

9 places
🎨 Museums & Galleries

Museum of American Speed

★★★★½ 4.9 (1,984 reviews)
📍 599 Oakcreek Dr, Lincoln, NE 68528, USA
📞 (402) 323-3166
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 12:00 – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: Closed
  • Thursday: Closed
  • Friday: 12:00 – 4:30 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
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🎨 Museums & Galleries

deCordova Sculpture Park and Museum

★★★★½ 4.7 (1,997 reviews)
📍 51 Sandy Pond Rd, Lincoln, MA 01773, USA
📞 (781) 259-8355
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Sunday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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🎨 Museums & Galleries

Lincoln's New Salem State Historic Site

★★★★½ 4.7 (1,528 reviews)
📍 15588 History Ln, Petersburg, IL 62675, USA
📞 (217) 632-4000
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
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🎨 Museums & Galleries

Lincoln Children's Museum

★★★★½ 4.7 (1,361 reviews)
📍 1420 P St, Lincoln, NE 68508, USA
📞 (402) 477-4000
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: Closed
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
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🎨 Museums & Galleries

University of Nebraska State Museum - Morrill Hall

★★★★½ 4.7 (1,185 reviews)
📍 Morrill Hall, 645 N 14th St, Lincoln, NE 68588, USA
📞 (402) 472-2637
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday: 12:00 – 5:00 PM
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🎨 Museums & Galleries

Sheldon Museum of Art

★★★★½ 4.6 (467 reviews)
📍 451 N 12th St, Lincoln, NE 68588, USA
📞 (402) 472-2461
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday: 12:00 – 5:00 PM
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🎨 Museums & Galleries

Nebraska History Museum

★★★★ 4.4 (380 reviews)
📍 131 Centennial Mall N, Lincoln, NE 68508, USA
📞 (402) 471-4782
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
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🎨 Museums & Galleries

Larsen Tractor Museum

★★★★½ 4.6 (84 reviews)
📍 N 35th St & Fair St, Lincoln, NE 68583, USA
📞 (402) 472-8389
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed
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🎨 Museums & Galleries

The Mill Museum on Route 66

★★★★ 4.4 (78 reviews)
📍 738 S Washington St, Lincoln, IL 62656, USA
📞 (217) 735-1218
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 12:00 – 4:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 12:00 – 4:00 PM
  • Thursday: 12:00 – 4:00 PM
  • Friday: 12:00 – 4:00 PM
  • Saturday: 12:00 – 4:00 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
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⭐

Notable Attractions

3 places
⭐ Notable Attractions

World's Largest Railsplitter Covered Wagon

★★★★½ 4.5 (524 reviews)
📍 1750 5th St, Lincoln, IL 62656, USA
📞 (217) 732-8687
Opening Hours
  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours
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⭐ Notable Attractions

Robber’s Cave Tours

★★★★½ 4.9 (426 reviews)
📍 925 Robbers Cave Rd Suite B, Lincoln, NE 68502, USA
📞 (402) 975-0598
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⭐ Notable Attractions

Nebraska State Capitol

★★★★½ 4.6 (423 reviews)
📍 1445 K St, Lincoln, NE 68508, USA
📞 (402) 471-0448
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
  • Sunday: 1:00 – 5:00 PM
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