Identity summary
2 to 5 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Possible without car depending on area
Heritage · Nature
Good accessibility
Sweet rhythm
General presentation
Lincoln
University capital, civic architecture and gardens in the heart of the plains.
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For a stay of 2 to 5 days, a quiet rhythm works well. Also to be anticipated: conditions to be checked according to the season. The trip can be organised without a car if the drop point and local connections are selected in advance. The main sites are generally easy to access.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Nebraska State Capitol
- Sunken Gardens
- Sheldon Museum of Art
Before you choose
- Car often useful
- Conditions to be checked by season
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
Culture and heritage
Nebraska State Capitol
The Nebraska State Capitol doesn't look like classical dome capitols: its slender tower dominates Lincoln and has a decoration inspired by the history, law and cultures of the Plains. Mosaics, marbles and solemn halls give the visit a very architectural dimension.
Culture and heritage
Sunken Gardens
The Sunken Gardens of the Lincoln form a covered garden where massive flowers, basins and curved alleys make up a very neat setting. Plantations change with the seasons, making it a short but visual stop, ideal between two urban visits or for a quiet breathing.
Culture and heritage
Sheldon Museum of Art
On the campus of the University of Nebraska, the Sheldon Museum of Art combines a Philip Johnson building with a collection centered on American art. Paintings, sculptures and modern works interact with the large travertine hall, in a compact and easy-to-read tour.
Culture and heritage
Pioneers Park Nature Center
Pioneers Park Nature Center shows the Nebraska on the meadow, woodland and wetlands, without leaving Lincoln. The trails allow to observe bison, birds and plants of the Great Plains in an open, interesting setting to grasp the natural landscape surrounding the capital.
Practical tips
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Escaped to discover
Omaha and the Loess Hills
Nebraska / Iowa, 🇺🇸 United States of America
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