Eric’s guidebook
Food scene
Runza® Restaurant
937 S 13th StA Nebraska staple founded here in Lincoln! Try the Runza!!!
Family-owned standby offering housemade, slow-churned ice cream in a colorful setting.
41 locals recommend
Ivanna Cone
701 P StFamily-owned standby offering housemade, slow-churned ice cream in a colorful setting.
Farm Fresh Breakfast & Lunch. Killer coffee. Good vibes, right on the Antelope Bike Trail.
22 locals recommend
Hub Cafe
250 N 21st StFarm Fresh Breakfast & Lunch. Killer coffee. Good vibes, right on the Antelope Bike Trail.
Plant based comfort food with a revolving seasonal menu sourcing local ingredients as much as possible. Community Minded. Definitely try the Avocado Cheesecake and Cucumber Lemonade!
Pepe's Kitchen
1311 S 11th StPlant based comfort food with a revolving seasonal menu sourcing local ingredients as much as possible. Community Minded. Definitely try the Avocado Cheesecake and Cucumber Lemonade!
Laid-back pizza hangout with an enormous beer list & ample pie toppings, many on the creative side.
39 locals recommend
Yia Yia's
1423 O StLaid-back pizza hangout with an enormous beer list & ample pie toppings, many on the creative side.
Honest Abe's Burgers & Freedom
126 N 14th StPhenomenal Burgers.
Established in 1991, Nebraska's first brewpub now serves American comfort food & seasonal beers.
46 locals recommend
Lazlo's Brewery & Grill - Haymarket
210 N 7th StEstablished in 1991, Nebraska's first brewpub now serves American comfort food & seasonal beers.
Hurts Donut Co.
129 N 10th StCraft Donuts? Yes, they're unique & delicious.
Blue Sushi Sake Grill
808 R StreetDelicious.
Kitchen Sink Bakery
129 S 27th StMelt in your mouth craft treats.
Hi-Way Diner
2105 NE-2Open 24 hours ;-)
El Toro Mexican Restaurant
2600 S 48th StGood service, good vibe, good margaritas, good food
Ali Baba Gyros
112 N 14th StGood place to go for a Gyro.
Shopping
A Street Market
3308 A StThe local independent grocery with in walking distance.
Little Mountain Print Shoppe
1353 S 33rd StRad tshirt shop within walking distance.
Modern Vintage of Nebraska
1366 S 33rd StFun shop for unique items.
Unique place housing the best bead counter in lincoln, incense galore, handmade jewelry, fine jewelry such as sterling silver talismans, genuine gemstones, etc.
Euphoria
4139 O StUnique place housing the best bead counter in lincoln, incense galore, handmade jewelry, fine jewelry such as sterling silver talismans, genuine gemstones, etc.
THE BEST used bookstore in Lincoln. Lots of character, Caring Owners, Knowledgeable staff... plus store CATS!
8 locals recommend
A Novel Idea Bookstore
118 N 14th StTHE BEST used bookstore in Lincoln. Lots of character, Caring Owners, Knowledgeable staff... plus store CATS!
Gomez Art Supply
120 N 14th StLocal, woman owned art supply store overflowing with character & supplies.
A great place to go if you need to tune-up your instrument or purchase something new.
Roots Music Shop
233 N Antelope Valley PkwyA great place to go if you need to tune-up your instrument or purchase something new.
Timeless Treasures On O Street
1717 O StSweet Antique Spot.
Trade a Tape Comic Center
145 S 9th StComic Book Store
Refurbished vintage furniture and hip home furnishings/decor. They also carry vintage clothing & accessories.
Home and Closet
Refurbished vintage furniture and hip home furnishings/decor. They also carry vintage clothing & accessories.
Sightseeing
Great for all ages. A massive expansion was completed in 2019.
84 locals recommend
Lincoln Children's Zoo
1222 S 27th StGreat for all ages. A massive expansion was completed in 2019.
The Sunken Gardens was constructed during the winter of 1930-31 in Lincoln, Nebraska. It is the only garden in Nebraska listed in the National Geographic Guide to Public Gardens 300 Best Gardens to Visit in the United States and Canada.
A great place to take a stroll, and to stop and smell the flowers. There are 2 large koi fish ponds to stop and sit at.
77 locals recommend
Sunken Gardens
2600 D StThe Sunken Gardens was constructed during the winter of 1930-31 in Lincoln, Nebraska. It is the only garden in Nebraska listed in the National Geographic Guide to Public Gardens 300 Best Gardens to Visit in the United States and Canada.
A great place to take a stroll, and to stop and smell the flowers. There are 2 large koi fish ponds to stop and sit at.
Free tours are available on the hour, except at noon. Open every day except some holidays.
53 locals recommend
Nebraska State Capitol
1445 K StFree tours are available on the hour, except at noon. Open every day except some holidays.
Memorial Stadium serves as the home venue for the Nebraska Cornhuskers football team, as well as a variety of other university and state activities.
71 locals recommend
Memorial Stadium
One Memorial Stadium DriveMemorial Stadium serves as the home venue for the Nebraska Cornhuskers football team, as well as a variety of other university and state activities.
Pinnacle Bank Arena is a 15,500-seat indoor arena in the West Haymarket District. It was completed in 2013 and replaced the Bob Devaney Sports Center as the home of the University of Nebraska's men's and women's basketball teams. It also hosts concerts and other activities.
40 locals recommend
Pinnacle Bank Arena
400 Pinnacle Arena DrPinnacle Bank Arena is a 15,500-seat indoor arena in the West Haymarket District. It was completed in 2013 and replaced the Bob Devaney Sports Center as the home of the University of Nebraska's men's and women's basketball teams. It also hosts concerts and other activities.
The Railyard on Canopy Street is Lincoln, Nebraska’s premier entertainment district located across the street from the Pinnacle Bank Arena. This vibrant venue features 13+ restaurants & bars, live entertainment, a public market, and THE CUBE.
38 locals recommend
The Railyard
The Railyard on Canopy Street is Lincoln, Nebraska’s premier entertainment district located across the street from the Pinnacle Bank Arena. This vibrant venue features 13+ restaurants & bars, live entertainment, a public market, and THE CUBE.
The Sheldon Museum of Art is an art museum in the city of Lincoln, in the state of Nebraska in the Midwestern United States. Its collection focuses on 19th- and 20th-century art.
50 locals recommend
Sheldon Museum of Art
R StreetThe Sheldon Museum of Art is an art museum in the city of Lincoln, in the state of Nebraska in the Midwestern United States. Its collection focuses on 19th- and 20th-century art.
The Lied Center for Performing Arts is a performing arts facility located in Lincoln, Nebraska, United States that opened in 1990. Part of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, it is used for events such as orchestra, theatre, and speakers.
24 locals recommend
Lied Center for Performing Arts
301 N 12th StThe Lied Center for Performing Arts is a performing arts facility located in Lincoln, Nebraska, United States that opened in 1990. Part of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, it is used for events such as orchestra, theatre, and speakers.
Pioneers Park Nature Center, established in 1963, is a 668-acre nature preserve located on the western edge of Lincoln.
69 locals recommend
Pioneer Park Nature Center
3201 South CoddingtonPioneers Park Nature Center, established in 1963, is a 668-acre nature preserve located on the western edge of Lincoln.
Wilderness Park includes 17.5 miles of hiking, biking and equestrian trails accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on a leash. There are several trail-heads so maybe look into others as well.
Wilderness Park
4700-4798 South 1st StreetWilderness Park includes 17.5 miles of hiking, biking and equestrian trails accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on a leash. There are several trail-heads so maybe look into others as well.
The University of Nebraska State Museum, also known as Morrill Hall, founded in 1871, is a natural history museum featuring Nebraska biodiversity, paleontology and cultural diversity.
33 locals recommend
Morrill Hall
The University of Nebraska State Museum, also known as Morrill Hall, founded in 1871, is a natural history museum featuring Nebraska biodiversity, paleontology and cultural diversity.
Longtime state museum offers cultural artifacts, history exhibits, tours & a hands-on learning room.
8 locals recommend
Nebraska History Museum
131 Centennial Mall NLongtime state museum offers cultural artifacts, history exhibits, tours & a hands-on learning room.
Craft Beer
Home of the best craft beer mix-n-match in Lincoln. Over 400 craft beers to choose from, chilled and ready to drink. Browse their wide selection of wine and spirits and you'll find something perfect for any occasion. With a quaint taproom in the back, featuring 12 rotating taps with what's new, in season & rare beers. You can stay for a couple pints, or take some to-go in a Crowler or a Growler.
Moran's Liquor Works
3400 A StHome of the best craft beer mix-n-match in Lincoln. Over 400 craft beers to choose from, chilled and ready to drink. Browse their wide selection of wine and spirits and you'll find something perfect for any occasion. With a quaint taproom in the back, featuring 12 rotating taps with what's new, in season & rare beers. You can stay for a couple pints, or take some to-go in a Crowler or a Growler.
Zipline Beer Hall
5740 Hidcote DrGreat Brewery
Cosmic Eye is family friendly. They feature different events each night of the week such as board game night, craft night, slime night, etc. They also have a kid's room, so the kids can enjoy themselves as well. Everybody is expected to enjoy responsibly. Also, they ID everyone, including your grandma, so bring your ID ;-)
6 locals recommend
Cosmic Eye Brewing
6800 P StCosmic Eye is family friendly. They feature different events each night of the week such as board game night, craft night, slime night, etc. They also have a kid's room, so the kids can enjoy themselves as well. Everybody is expected to enjoy responsibly. Also, they ID everyone, including your grandma, so bring your ID ;-)
White Elm is a great Brewery with a beautiful Taproom, who also often-times has a local food-truck on hand with good eats.
7 locals recommend
White Elm Brewery
720 Van Dorn StWhite Elm is a great Brewery with a beautiful Taproom, who also often-times has a local food-truck on hand with good eats.
Relaxed cigar lounge features an extensive selection of whiskey, cocktails & craft beer. They also have a non-smoking lounge at their Downtown location.
7 locals recommend
Jake’s Cigars and Spirits
101 N 14th StRelaxed cigar lounge features an extensive selection of whiskey, cocktails & craft beer. They also have a non-smoking lounge at their Downtown location.
SARO Cider
1746 N St...the best local Cider... that is all.
Matt Myers founded The Happy Raven in November 2015 with the goal to provide a premiere craft beer bar without the pretension. They also have a pretty impressive taplist.
The Happy Raven
122 N 11th StMatt Myers founded The Happy Raven in November 2015 with the goal to provide a premiere craft beer bar without the pretension. They also have a pretty impressive taplist.
Kinkaider Brewing Company is a microbrewery based in Broken Bow in the U.S. state of Nebraska. It was founded in 2014. The brewery uses locally grown pumpkins, corn, hops, and jalapeños in its small-batch, hand-crafted beers.
13 locals recommend
Kinkaider Brewing Co. Lincoln
201 N 7th StKinkaider Brewing Company is a microbrewery based in Broken Bow in the U.S. state of Nebraska. It was founded in 2014. The brewery uses locally grown pumpkins, corn, hops, and jalapeños in its small-batch, hand-crafted beers.
Boiler Brewing Company
Great beer, great service, great space. Boiler Brewing Company and tap room is located in downtown Lincoln in the historic Grand Manse building. The stately stature of the Grand Manse is accurately reflected in the bold beers that brewmaster Tim Thomssen prefers to make. Aside from the ever-rotating list of beers, mead, and cider, food is also available.
18 locals recommend
Boiler Brewing Company
129 N 10th StBoiler Brewing Company
Great beer, great service, great space. Boiler Brewing Company and tap room is located in downtown Lincoln in the historic Grand Manse building. The stately stature of the Grand Manse is accurately reflected in the bold beers that brewmaster Tim Thomssen prefers to make. Aside from the ever-rotating list of beers, mead, and cider, food is also available.
Woodwork-filled brew pub with a massive beer list offers creative pub fare & brunch items.
14 locals recommend
HopCat - Lincoln
601 P StWoodwork-filled brew pub with a massive beer list offers creative pub fare & brunch items.
"Being of eclectic beginnings, we’re driven to create inspired beers that reflect the diversity of our tastes."
5168 Brewing
5730 Hidcote Dr"Being of eclectic beginnings, we’re driven to create inspired beers that reflect the diversity of our tastes."
VS ARCADE BAR
247 N 8th StOld school arcade games + Beer. What else do you want?
Mysterious, very Unique
"The Other Room opened December 7th, 2013. It is difficult to find, by design. We are dedicated to providing an experience from the first time you hear about us to when you leave out the bookcase door.
Our capacity is only 25 people but we are dedicated to providing an environment where our 25 guests can connect in a meaningful way. Our outstanding cocktails are only one piece to the puzzle."
32 locals recommend
The Other Room
824 P StMysterious, very Unique
"The Other Room opened December 7th, 2013. It is difficult to find, by design. We are dedicated to providing an experience from the first time you hear about us to when you leave out the bookcase door.
Our capacity is only 25 people but we are dedicated to providing an environment where our 25 guests can connect in a meaningful way. Our outstanding cocktails are only one piece to the puzzle."
Marz is a great place to go if you would like somewhere chill, romantic, dark and dreamy. Great drinks.
9 locals recommend
Marz
1140 O StMarz is a great place to go if you would like somewhere chill, romantic, dark and dreamy. Great drinks.
Laid-back pizza hangout with an enormous beer list & ample pie toppings, many on the creative side.
39 locals recommend
Yia Yia's
1423 O StLaid-back pizza hangout with an enormous beer list & ample pie toppings, many on the creative side.
Pour Craft Beer & Spirits
4400 S 70th StSweet local spot for Craft Beer & Spirits.
Nebraska Brewery, with a variety of beer on draught along with limited releases & seasonal selections. Crowlers to go. Sometimes they have food trucks available also.
8 locals recommend
Backswing Brewing Co.
500 W South StNebraska Brewery, with a variety of beer on draught along with limited releases & seasonal selections. Crowlers to go. Sometimes they have food trucks available also.
Sports & craft beer bar offering pub fare & more than 100 draft brews in a lively setting.
Longwell's
350 Canopy StSports & craft beer bar offering pub fare & more than 100 draft brews in a lively setting.
Coffee Shops
The Mill Coffee and Tea
800 P StGreat coffee & Tea.
Cultiva Downtown
727 S 11th StSome of the best coffee & crepes in town. Seriously.
More divine coffee. Strong, potent toddy. Stuffed breakfast croissants... great vibe.
14 locals recommend
The Coffee House
1324 P StMore divine coffee. Strong, potent toddy. Stuffed breakfast croissants... great vibe.
Crescent Moon Coffee
140 N 8th StPhenomenal vibe, a great place to wind down.
Music Performances
Live-music venue in a renovated 1930s movie theater, with multiple bars mixing craft cocktails.
12 locals recommend
Bourbon Theatre
1415 O StLive-music venue in a renovated 1930s movie theater, with multiple bars mixing craft cocktails.
Happening tavern delivering live blues & jazz music almost every night of the week since 1973.
19 locals recommend
The Zoo Bar
136 N 14th StHappening tavern delivering live blues & jazz music almost every night of the week since 1973.
Exposed-brick haunt with a back patio & billiards pours giant fishbowl drinks & hosts live bands.
Duffy's Tavern
1412 E O StExposed-brick haunt with a back patio & billiards pours giant fishbowl drinks & hosts live bands.
The Royal Grove
340 W Cornhusker Hwy1867 Bar offers a selection of beer and liquor native to Nebraska. Our venue offers live local music.
1867 Bar
101 N 14th St1867 Bar offers a selection of beer and liquor native to Nebraska. Our venue offers live local music.