Sarah and Jeff's Guidebook
Husker Fan Favorites
Here for the game? Check out these local pre/post game spots.
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One Memorial Stadium DriveGo Big Red! Husker football is alive and well.
The Railyard
A gathering spot for Husker fans.
A great older section of Lincoln that is just a block from the Railyard.
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Historic Haymarket
335 N 8th StA great older section of Lincoln that is just a block from the Railyard.
Groceries
Grocery stores nearby
Good place to pick up all your staples. Prices are better here than other big name stores. More of a warehouse feel.
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Super Saver, 48th & O
233 N 48th StGood place to pick up all your staples. Prices are better here than other big name stores. More of a warehouse feel.
A great meat selection. Prices can be a bit higher. They do have a large beer, wine, and liquor selection.
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Hy-Vee
5010 O StA great meat selection. Prices can be a bit higher. They do have a large beer, wine, and liquor selection.
A natural food market. Not too much farther than the other stores I have listed.
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Whole Foods Market
6055 O StA natural food market. Not too much farther than the other stores I have listed.
Natural Grocers
212 N 48th StAnother grocer that is similar to Whole Foods.
Food scene
Late game = trip to Misty’s. A good collection of Husker memorabilia. A great atmosphere you’ll miss if you go to the Misty’s downtown. This is the original and hands down local favorite.
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Misty's Restaurant & Lounge
6235 Havelock AveLate game = trip to Misty’s. A good collection of Husker memorabilia. A great atmosphere you’ll miss if you go to the Misty’s downtown. This is the original and hands down local favorite.
The Watering Hole
1321 O StGo for the wings, ask for them grilled.
Great pizza by the slice and a large beer selection from all over. Two locations, one downtown and one in south Lincoln.
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Yia Yia's
1423 O StGreat pizza by the slice and a large beer selection from all over. Two locations, one downtown and one in south Lincoln.
A Nebraska diet staple. It won’t help your waistline, but they sure are good. Best fries ever and the Runza is a food tradition in Nebraska.
Runza
1555 N 56th StA Nebraska diet staple. It won’t help your waistline, but they sure are good. Best fries ever and the Runza is a food tradition in Nebraska.
Great pizza. Try the leaning tower, make sure to add cream cheese!
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Isles Pub & Pizza
6232 Havelock AveGreat pizza. Try the leaning tower, make sure to add cream cheese!
Patty's Pub
311 N Cotner BlvdPizza and prime rib specials. A nice variety of pub fare.
Honest Abe's Burgers & Freedom
126 N 14th StBest burgers in town!
If you need late night food downtown check this place out. They are open for lunch during the week, but are also open from 12-3am Friday and Saturday night.
C Berry's
1422 O StIf you need late night food downtown check this place out. They are open for lunch during the week, but are also open from 12-3am Friday and Saturday night.
Sultan's Kite 13th O Street
1309 O StGreat Mediterranean food, large portions!
Blue Sushi Sake Grill
808 R StreetThe place for gyros.
Great local Indian cuisine. Make sure you go to the one in the Haymarket, it’s the original. Also make sure to check out The Cellar in the basement of the oven for a huge wine selection.
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The Oven
201 N 8th StGreat local Indian cuisine. Make sure you go to the one in the Haymarket, it’s the original. Also make sure to check out The Cellar in the basement of the oven for a huge wine selection.
Hiro 88 | South Lincoln
5730 Hidcote DrPan-Asian restaurant in south Lincoln.
Make a reservation. Go for brunch, order mimosas. You’ll love it!
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Piedmont Bistro by Venue
1265 S Cotner BlvdMake a reservation. Go for brunch, order mimosas. You’ll love it!
Also found listed as “Catalyst”. This place has a variety of Nebraska craft beers and great food. It did recently change hands, but was great when it was called “Local Beer, Patio, and Kitchen”
5168 Brewing
5730 Hidcote DrAlso found listed as “Catalyst”. This place has a variety of Nebraska craft beers and great food. It did recently change hands, but was great when it was called “Local Beer, Patio, and Kitchen”
A great place for pizza and Italian food. A bit more upscale feel. They take great care of you here.
MōMō Pizzeria & Ristorante
A great place for pizza and Italian food. A bit more upscale feel. They take great care of you here.
Le Quartier Bakery & Café - Meridian Park
6900 O StGreat location for fresh baked bread!
Dessert and Yummy Treats
All things sugar
Great ice cream! Walk down the alley and order from the walk up window if you don’t want to go in.
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Ivanna Cone
701 P StGreat ice cream! Walk down the alley and order from the walk up window if you don’t want to go in.
Butterfly Bakery
4209 S 33rd StGreat bakery for all your pastry needs!
The Rabbit Hole Bakery
800 Q StAnother great bakery located in the Haymarket.
Goldenrod Pastries
3947 S 48th StLocal small businesses bakery
Located just down Holdrege St. in UNL East Campus. A short trip for great ice cream!
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UNL Dairy Store
114Located just down Holdrege St. in UNL East Campus. A short trip for great ice cream!
(402) Creamery
330 N 8th StMore fantastic ice cream with a lots of unique flavors.
(402) Creamery at Village Gardens
A second location in south Lincoln
Simply Amaizen Popcorn and Snacks (South)
A local popcorn shop
Simply A-Maize-N Popcorn (Northview Centre - North 27th)
A second location
Baker's Candies
About 25 miles away is this Nebraska original candy shop.
Family Fun
Local family friendly sites
Cute small zoo that would a great place to spend an afternoon. Open year round!
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Lincoln Children's Zoo
1222 S 27th StCute small zoo that would a great place to spend an afternoon. Open year round!
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1420 P StKids love this place!
Lost in Fun!
8431 Cody DrGood place to take the kids
This is the place to be if you love to garden. Beautiful flowers and plants in a peaceful setting. Kids will love the koi pond.
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I-Sunken Gardens
2600 D StThis is the place to be if you love to garden. Beautiful flowers and plants in a peaceful setting. Kids will love the koi pond.
A great place to take a walk, have a picnic, or stop to see the buffalo.
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3201 South CoddingtonA great place to take a walk, have a picnic, or stop to see the buffalo.
Round1 Bowling & Amusement
6100 O StBowling fun for all
If you have a little time and are willing to drive for about 30 minutes this is a great place to go. You’ll get to see buffalo, deer, elk, and lots of birds as you drive through this park. The roads in the park are all gravel or dirt so be prepared.
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Wildlife Safari Park
16406 292nd StIf you have a little time and are willing to drive for about 30 minutes this is a great place to go. You’ll get to see buffalo, deer, elk, and lots of birds as you drive through this park. The roads in the park are all gravel or dirt so be prepared.
Adventure Golf Center
5901 S 56th StTwo outdoor courses to test your skills:)
Prehistoric Putt
1919 Cornhusker HwyA more recent mini golf option in Lincoln. The entire course is indoors.
Morrill Hall
A fun place for kids to visit and learn a little too!
Bob & Willie's Wonderbowl - Lincoln
A new way to bowl in Lincoln!
This zoo is in Omaha, but it is a great zoo. Well worth the trip to Omaha if you have time.
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3701 S 10th StThis zoo is in Omaha, but it is a great zoo. Well worth the trip to Omaha if you have time.
Mahoney Family Aquatic Center
Between Lincoln and Omaha, swimming and other fun outdoor activities.
Star City Shores Aquatic Center
4375 S 33rd CtA water park in south Lincoln.
University Place Park and Aquatic Center
A swimming pool near the Airbnb, around half a mile away.
Other places to explore
A few other parts of town you might want to explore. Food, drinks, Lincoln night life.
The Railyard
A short jump from the Haymarket. A must see for visitors.
An axe throwing plane in Lincoln. Visit Code then head to this place....or maybe the other way around:)
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Craft Axe Throwing- Lincoln
1821 N StAn axe throwing plane in Lincoln. Visit Code then head to this place....or maybe the other way around:)
Escape Lincoln
815 O StLooking for something a little different to do? Try this:)
Robbers Cave Road
Looking for something unique to do? Book in advance on their website.
For those of you who come to town for the USARS National Championships this might be a great place to visit.
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National Museum of Rollerskating
4730 South StFor those of you who come to town for the USARS National Championships this might be a great place to visit.
A wonderful museum to see hundreds of amazing quilts. They change the quilts in display regularly so you will see something different each time you visit.
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International Quilt Museum
Holdrege StreetA wonderful museum to see hundreds of amazing quilts. They change the quilts in display regularly so you will see something different each time you visit.
Golf
Need to get a round in or want to hit a few balls? Look no further!
Holmes Park Golf Course
3701 South 70th StreetNeed to get a round in?
Highlands Golf Course
5501 NW 12th StOn the north side of town
Wilderness Ridge
1800 Wilderness Woods PlGolf course and a great place to eat. In south Lincoln