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Lincoln

Lincoln, the capital city of Nebraska, is a community of 225,000 people. Lincoln offers a small-town ambience with the amenities, attractions and entertainment opportunities of a metropolitan area.

The city is also home to over 40,000 college students but is family oriented, offering a safe environment, central location and reasonable prices.

If you are planning a visit to Lincoln, refer to the helpful lists below regarding Lincoln attractions and accomodations.

Hotels

Downtown (10 or 15 minutes from campus):

Mariott Cornhusker Hotel
333 South 13th Street
402.474.7474

Embassy Suites
1040 “P” Street
402.474.1111 or 1.800.EMBASSY

Holiday Inn, Downtown
9th Street and Q Street
402.474.4011

Near Campus (five minutes from campus):

Chase Suites Hotel*
200 S. 68th Street Place
402.483.4900 or 888.433.6183
www.woodfinsuitehotels.com

Fairfield Inn
27th Street and Superior Street
402.476.6000

Staybridge Suites
27th Street and Fletcher Avenue
402.438.7829

New Victorian Suites
48th Street and O Street
402.464.4400

Near the Airport (20 minutes from campus):

Days Inn
2929 Northwest 12th Street
402.475.3616

Hampton Inn
1301 West Bond Street
402.474.2080

For a complete list of hotels in Lincoln, please visit the Chamber of Commerce.

Shopping Venues

• Barnes & Noble
  50th & O St. or 27th & Pine Lake Rd.
• Historic Haymarket District
  7th and P St.
• SouthPointe Pavilions
  27th & Pine Lake Rd.
• Westfield Shoppingtown Gateway
  61st & O St.

Entertainment

• Douglas Theaters - Nearly 50 movie screens throughout Lincoln, including six screens at East Park Plaza, 66th & O
  
  
• Lied Center for the Performing Arts - Broadway productions and the latest performing arts events
  
  
• Lincoln Community Playhouse - Local playhouse featuring classic and cutting edge dramas, comedies, musicals, and children's productions
  
  
• University Place Art Center - Art gallery founded by Nebraska Wesleyan a few blocks from campus
  
  
• Zoo Bar - Legendary blues and jazz bar in downtown Lincoln

Sporting Events

• Lincoln Saltdogs - Minor league baseball team
• Lincoln Stars - Minor league hockey team

*Chase Suites Hotel offers a discount to NWU students, families, and alumni. Ask for the Nebraska Wesleyan rate when booking, or use the promo code nwu if booking online (Discount is subject to availability).