Guidebook for Lincoln
Food Scene
The Mill Coffee and Tea
800 P StGreat Local place to get some good coffee!
The Best local BBQ joint in town. The awards on his wall speak for themselves.
6 locals recommend
Phat Jack's BBQ
8320 SW 14th PlThe Best local BBQ joint in town. The awards on his wall speak for themselves.
If you're looking for a hangover cure or just some good county cooking I'd recommend this place. Compare it to Cracker Barrel, just way better and right around the corner from you! Breakfast and lunch only here.
Woodees
201 Capitol Beach BlvdIf you're looking for a hangover cure or just some good county cooking I'd recommend this place. Compare it to Cracker Barrel, just way better and right around the corner from you! Breakfast and lunch only here.
The best burgers in town. Hands down. Some of their burgers are a bit quirky but give them a chance. Be sure to get truffle fries, but split them with a friend unless you haven't eaten in a week lol...
54 locals recommend
Honest Abe's Burgers & Freedom
126 N 14th StThe best burgers in town. Hands down. Some of their burgers are a bit quirky but give them a chance. Be sure to get truffle fries, but split them with a friend unless you haven't eaten in a week lol...
If you're looking for a more upscale dining experience this would be my first pick. Not as pricey as the decor and atmosphere would lead you to believe though. The food is awesome!
24 locals recommend
Piedmont Bistro by Venue
1265 S Cotner BlvdIf you're looking for a more upscale dining experience this would be my first pick. Not as pricey as the decor and atmosphere would lead you to believe though. The food is awesome!
Vung Tau Pho Grill
2708 Y StIf you're looking for the best authentic Vietnamese food this is the place to go!
Ivanna Cone
701 P StGreat place to get some really good ice cream!
They have some pretty wacky yet satisfying toppings they put on their donuts. If you've got a sweet tooth this is a "must go" place.
16 locals recommend
Hurts Donut Co.
129 N 10th StThey have some pretty wacky yet satisfying toppings they put on their donuts. If you've got a sweet tooth this is a "must go" place.
Drinks & Nightlife
This is a bit of a drive but if you want to do some wine tasting and escape the hustle and bustle it's well worth the drive.
15 locals recommend
James Arthur Vineyards
2001 W Raymond RdThis is a bit of a drive but if you want to do some wine tasting and escape the hustle and bustle it's well worth the drive.
Typically only open in the evenings, this place has a very speak easy vibe. You can only get in if the "Green" light is on over the door.
32 locals recommend
The Other Room
824 P StTypically only open in the evenings, this place has a very speak easy vibe. You can only get in if the "Green" light is on over the door.
Another speak easy located off the alley of the Rococco that I really like to visit.
17 locals recommend
Barrymore's
124 N 13th StAnother speak easy located off the alley of the Rococco that I really like to visit.
Live entertainment. My buddy works there.
14 locals recommend
Screamers Dining and Cabaret: A Family Restaurant
803 Q StreetLive entertainment. My buddy works there.
Zipline Brewing Co.
2100 Magnum CirAward winning brews just around the corner.
This is a bit of a drive but if you want to do some wine tasting and escape the hustle and bustle it's well worth the drive.
8 locals recommend
Junto Wine
1356 182nd StreetThis is a bit of a drive but if you want to do some wine tasting and escape the hustle and bustle it's well worth the drive.
Arts & Culture
Sunken Gardens
2600 D StIf you're here during the summer I'd recommend going here.
Sightseeing
Great Zoo to go check out. Bring the little ones and they can go on a horse ride and feed the goats.
84 locals recommend
Lincoln Children's Zoo
1222 S 27th StGreat Zoo to go check out. Bring the little ones and they can go on a horse ride and feed the goats.
If you're even remotely into automotive culture at all I'd highly recommend you vist this 3 story complex. I saw it personally last year and was blown away. It's within walking distance. I didn't even know it was there.
14 locals recommend
Museum of American Speed
599 Oakcreek DrIf you're even remotely into automotive culture at all I'd highly recommend you vist this 3 story complex. I saw it personally last year and was blown away. It's within walking distance. I didn't even know it was there.
Parks & Nature
Boating, beaches, camping, horseback riding, shooting ranges and the sort are all available here.
14 locals recommend
Branched Oak State Recreation Area
12000 W Branched Oak RdBoating, beaches, camping, horseback riding, shooting ranges and the sort are all available here.
Pawnee State Recreation Area
3800 NW 105th StSmaller then branched oak but a bit closer with all the same amenities.
Pioneer Park Nature Center
3201 South CoddingtonGreat place to just go for a walk.
Shopping
Clothing, restaurants, movie theater and much more can be had here. This is an outdoor shopping mall.
37 locals recommend
SouthPointe Pavilions
2910 Pine Lake RdClothing, restaurants, movie theater and much more can be had here. This is an outdoor shopping mall.
Another shopping option that's a bit closer. This mall in an indoor mall as well.
7 locals recommend
Gateway Mall station
Another shopping option that's a bit closer. This mall in an indoor mall as well.
Essentials
If you're just needing a few odds and ends this is just around the corner. If you have a big list I'd recommend any of the others.
Mai's Market
1340 W O StIf you're just needing a few odds and ends this is just around the corner. If you have a big list I'd recommend any of the others.
Hy-Vee
5010 O StGreat choice if you're needing to get get a lot.