Highlands
Lincoln
Popular places to visit
Lincoln Children's Zoo
Take a ride on a historic train and learn about the animals in your backyard and beyond at this downtown zoo, tailored for curious kids.
Nebraska State Capitol
Tour Lincoln’s gleaming art deco Capitol building to learn about the architecture and local legislature of the Tower on the Plains.
Sunken Gardens
Participate in the planting events and go to the intriguing gardening talks in this active and welcoming set of gardens.
International Quilt Study Center
Browse the eclectic displays and chat with docents in this museum and study center containing one of the world’s largest quilt collections.
University of Nebraska State Museum
Bear witness to the formation of the universe and gaze up at an enormous mammoth skeleton in this eclectic complex.
Sheldon Museum of Art
Stroll through the marvelous sculpture garden and admire the contemporary and abstract art in this museum on the university campus.
Things to do
Top hotels in Highlands
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lincoln Airport by IHG
Comfortable room
Reviewed on 29 Oct 2025
Fairfield Inn & Suites Lincoln Airport
Over all great service from check in to breakfast! Room was excellent...Lady that checked us in was very nice and professional.
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Horizon Inn Motel
Check in was strange. Breakfast was not as good as the previous time I was there.
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Hampton Inn Lincoln Airport
Clean and yumm breakfast
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Americas Best Value Inn Lincoln Airport
The only part that really ticked me off was we couldn’t check in slightly early. Having drove from Michigan we arrived in that spot an hour and 10 minutes earlier than we should have. Proceeded to wait in the parking lot adjacent to the strip club. My daughter and I were less than thrilled about ...
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Comfort Inn Lincoln I-80
Comfortable, safe, quality service
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Highlands
West Lincoln
West Lincoln might not have many top sights, but Haymarket Park and Pinnacle Bank Arena are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Belmont
While Belmont may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Bob Devaney Sports Center and Haymarket Park.
Capitol Beach
While there might not be top attractions in Capitol Beach, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Capitol Beach Lake and Haymarket Park.
Autumn Wood
Though Autumn Wood may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Links Lake and Fallbrook Town Center.
North Bottoms
While North Bottoms isn't home to many top sights, Bob Devaney Sports Center and Memorial Stadium are some notable places to visit nearby.
Arnold Heights
Though Arnold Heights may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Union Bank and Trust Stadium and Highlands Golf Course.
