3 Best Places To See in Lincoln, NE

“Lincoln Children's Zoo consists of 10 beautifully landscaped acres. It aims to fulfill its mission of enriching lives through interaction with living things firsthand. The Zoo has attracted children for over 50 years through constructive contact with the world's natural wonders. Lincoln Children's Zoo allows them to witness the diversity in the natural world firsthand and foster a sense of leadership. Visitors can explore more than 400 animals, all from an eye view of a kid. Rides are available during regular Zoo hours every day. Lincoln Children's Zoo affords free admission for zoo members and children. Gift cards and picnic areas are also available in the Zoo. The Zoo has more than 225,000 visitors who visit the Zoo annually, making it the third most frequented arts and science attraction. Tourists can discover new animals as they make their way around the Zoo's natural environment. They also offer free Admission for Kids 1 and Under.”

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“Sunken Gardens contains more than 30,000 individual annual plants redesigned to a specific theme each year. Sunken Gardens is one of the 300 best gardens visited by the American and Canadian public gardens in the National Geographic Guide. The Garden reflected the famous 1930s trend for rock gardens in progressive communities. Longtime Lincoln families of the Secrets initially provided the 1.5 acres. The Garden is an annual show plant, 85 years old and open to the public. A healing garden (or white Garden) in the yard, a perennial garden, and an annual garden. The Garden is an expansive public space with lush gardens, sculptures, and water features. In the Gardens, tourists can tiptoe through the tulips every spring, watch thousands of annuals bloom all summer, and then enjoy the varied trees and shrubs' peaceful winter interest. You can take considerable time there before going into the Sunken Gardens.”

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“Lincoln Children's Museum is a charitable nonprofit organization. Lincoln Children's Museum invites you to visit museums featuring other children from all over the world. The Museum provides three floors and 24,000 square feet of hands-on exhibits and creative programs that allow kids and adults to experience the learning adventure by playing together. The idea of a hands-on learning experience at a 10-day "Sights and Sounds" display at the state fairgrounds in August 1988 attracted 10,000 children and adults. The Museum occupies 45.500 square feet and uses the remaining space to schedule educational activities. The creative program allows children and adults to discover the adventure of learning through play together. Lincoln Children's Museum also offers frequent special events, educational programs, and summer camps to keep children learning throughout the year. Infants aged 0-18 months receive free admission, as do members.”

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