2012 Lincoln Official Visitors Guide

LINCOLN Nebraska

2012 Official

Visitors GuideLINCOLN

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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See LINCOLN in a brand new light...

LiNCOLN viSiTOrS CENTEr 1 BB-37th & P streets in Lincoln Station 800-423-8212 402-434-5348

The Visitors Center offers a wide variety of information about Lincoln and Lancaster County. It is open daily in the Historic Haymarket. The center also has materials from other sites in Nebraska and surrounding states, so stop in and a friendly face will help you find what you need!

LiNCOLN LODgiNg AvAiLABiLiTy 402-434-5334 www.lincolnlodging.net

LiNCOLN CONvENTiON & viSiTOrS BurEAuMailing Address: P.O. Box 83737, Lincoln, NE 68501-3737

Office Address:

Telephone: 402-434-5335 800-423-8212 Fax: 402-436-2360 Website: www.lincoln.org E-mail: [email protected]

1135 M Street, Suite 300, Lincoln, NE 68508

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LincolnHistoric HaymarketFARMERS MARKET

Mid-May until Mid-October

Saturdays8:00 a.m. until 12:00 noon,

rain or shine

A wide variety of locally grown fruits and vegetables, gourmet

nuts, farm fresh eggs, meats and herbs. There are baked goods

such as muffins, croissants, pies and breads as well as homemade root beer, coffee, teas, kettle corn,

honey and jams.

Browse the innovative arts & crafts, jewelry, dried flowers, baskets, barn wood furniture,

blankets, plants, fresh bouquets and much more!

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TOURS 2 www.Lincoln.org 800.423.2812 3 TOURS

TAkE TimE FOr yOuWhen was the last time you had a facial, a massage, manicure or pedicure? Treat yourself to a day at one of Lincolns many day spas. There are several to choose from Atlantis, Soteria Spa, Dove Shannon, in vogue, Ovation, Serenity, Total Body, Tranquility, utopia and White Orchid.After pampering yourself, enjoy a relaxing lunch at one of Lincolns fantastic restaurants. Then head out for a little retail therapy. We have two great malls if you like to do your shopping in one location Southpointe pavilions at 27th and Pine Lake Road and Westfield gateway at 61st and O streets. Or break away from the norm and browse some of Lincolns specialty shops. There are several boutiques and quaint shops in the historic haymarket downtown, College view area at 48th and Prescott Avenue and at 70th and Pioneers Boulevard. Venture into Blu velvet in University Place in the 48th and Leighton area, Sonata Decor in Village Gardens at 56th & Pine Lake Road, or Simply Elegance in Piedmont at South Cotner Boulevard and A street. If youre on the hunt for that perfect find, visit one of Lincolns antique shops. There are several shops in Bethany at 66th and Holdrege streets and in the 17th and Washington streets area. The Aardvark Antique mall at 58th and Arbor Road has something for everyone.After a day of shopping relax in the beauty of one of our area wineries and taste the fruits of their labor. Travel north to James Arthur vineyards, just minutes from downtown Lincoln in Raymond, NE. The picturesque setting houses a first-class tasting room, a gift shop and production facilities. Their wines are made from

American cultivars and French hybrid grapes. Northeast of Lincoln is Deer Springs Winery, whose wine tasting room is on the original family homestead built in 1876. Enjoy wine from the deck with a great view of the Lincoln skyline at Wunder rosa Winery south of Lincoln in Roca. In Denton, a short drive west of Lincoln, prime Country Winery offers a view from the hilltop overlooking the beautiful Denton Hills area and features white and red handcrafted wines produced from their 12,000 vine vineyard.

FAmiLy FuNLincoln is a great place for family fun. Start your day on the University of Nebraska Lincoln campus with a stop at university of Nebraska State museum morrill hall, which contains one of the worlds largest collections of mammal fossils, galleries of Ancient Life, Plains Indians and Nebraskas wildlife. Kids love the interactive Discovery Center. A few blocks away in the Lincoln Childrens museum, children can find three floors of highly interactive, fun exhibits. Play areas include learning and life skills, as well as creative play. Next, head to 27th and B streets to the Lincoln Childrens Zoo, offering up-close viewing of more than 300 animals with a childs perspective in mind. The Critter Encounter, pony rides and a trip around the zoo on the ZO&O Railroad are experiences to treasure.

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Nearby is the Ager play Center, a large indoor play structure designed for kids at least three years old and under four feet tall. Playground equipment and an indoor track complete with kiddie vehicles and snack area provide a fun environment. A separate toddler area is provided. Nearby is the rose garden and across 27th Street are the Sunken gardens, where you can relax and unwind. South of A Street is the veterans memorial gardens which has more than 21 memorials and over 3,000 donated Bricks of Remembrance honoring veterans of foreign wars.Drive out to pioneers park Nature Center in southwest Lincoln. Featuring eight miles of walking trails through native Nebraska prairie grasses, woodlands and wetlands. This area provides a great place for the family to walk or bike together. A herd of bison, elk, white-tailed deer, wild turkey, hawks and owls are exhibited in their natural Nebraska habitat. For a touch of history, you will also want to visit the Heritage School. Wilderness Park, a short trip to the east, covers more than 1,475 acres and features over 22 miles of bridle, hiking and biking trails.

Spring Creek prairie Audubon Center near Denton offers the vast beauty, sights and sounds of this 800-acre tall grass natural prairie preserve. Birding enthusiasts will find a variety of species for viewing. One of the few natural tall grass prairies in Nebraska, this land has never been cut by a plow. Wagon ruts from the Oregon Trail cutoff are still evident and can be viewed by visitors. Lincolns extensive trail system has been recognized as some of the best in the nation. More than 126 miles of trails are available for hiking, running, biking and roller blading. Most are paved.

Try laser-zapping at Laser Quest or Lincoln Laser Tag for an exciting combination of tag and hide and seek. Champions Fun Center can put you in the drivers seat on a go-kart track, let you putt through the 18-hole miniature golf course, allow you to try any of the 70 arcade games or fly high in the four-story Free Fall. Lost in Fun, located in south Lincoln, has play sets, inflatable jumpers, outer space foam pit and basketball. For summer fun take the family to Star City Shores water park.

ThE uNivErSiTyThe university of Nebraska offers something for everyone. The City Campus is a great place to start. The Sheldon museum of Art houses a comprehensive collection of contemporary American art. The campus-wide sculpture garden contains more than 30 pieces by key American artists. A short walk takes you to the great plains Art museum featuring bronzes by Frederic Remington and works of other artists and photographers of the American West and Great Plains. The mary riepma ross media Arts Center offers movie-goers a stimulating alternative to commercial film and television fare by presenting works not ordinarily offered in this area. The Eloise kruger gallery contains a collection of nearly 20,000 pieces of 1:12 scale furniture, fine arts and architectural elements documenting interior design history.

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Next, visit the university of Nebraska State museum morrill hall. If you visit Morrill Hall on Saturday or Sunday, be sure to stop at mueller planetarium for a full-dome experience. Across the street is the military and Naval Science Building that has a tribute in the lobby to General John J. Pershing. A few blocks away the Nebraska history museum features Native American cultures of the Great Plains as well as lives of pioneer settlers. You will want to time your visit to coincide with one of the superb events held at the Lied Center for performing Arts. For a unique experience, visit the Universitys East Campus. The international Quilt Study Center houses the largest publically held quilt collection in the world. The 3,000+ quilts date from the early 1700s to the present and represent more than 25 countries. The robert hillestad Textiles gallery exhibits vary from art to apparel, from the East to the West, from past to present and from emerging artists to the acclaimed. The Larsen Tractor museum features 25 tractors on display illustrating advancements in agricultural technology. View exhibits of early hand tools from the 1700s, draft animal yokes, plows and planters preceding the development of the tractor. Tours of the testing lab are available.

No visit to East Campus is complete without a stop at the uNL Dairy Store. Try the homemade cheese and ice cream, made here on campus and taste the tradition of 80 years of experience. Then, walk through the beautiful East Campus and experience the maxwell Arboretum, part of the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum.

ThE uNiQuELincoln is home to several unique museums. The American historical Society of germans from russia museum is dedicated to preserving the culture of Germans who emigrated from Russia. Special displays include a summer kitchen, all-faiths chapel, store and blacksmith shop.Wyuka Cemetery provides a unique look at the history of Nebraska. It is the final resting place of seven Nebraska Governors, four U.S. Congressmen, seven U.S. Senators, and 900+ Civil War Veterans. Self-guided tour books are available at the cemetery office.The red Wing pottery museum artfully displays more than 5,000 pieces of the famous Red Wing pottery. Collection pieces date from 1877.

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The Nebraska State Capitol is the next stop. One of four skyscraper capitols in the nation, the interior of this jewel details Nebraskas illustrious history and is home to the only non-partisan, one-house state legislature in the nation. Elaborate mosaics detail Nebraskas pioneer spirit, culture and history.

Experience communication antiquities and learn how the telephone transformed a segmented nation into one large community. The Frank h. Woods Telephone museum showcases replicas of Alexander Graham Bells original telephones, as well as telephones through the decades.Only in Lincoln will you find the worlds largest collection of roller skates and roller skating memorabilia. Displays of skates, posters and other artifacts depict the sport and the industry from its past to the present. The National museum of roller Skating contains memorabilia dating back to 1819.Drop in at Licorice international which offers the largest selection of old-fashioned licorice in the United States, including varieties from 13 countries, including Australia, Denmark, Ireland, France, Holland and Germany. Stop in From Nebraska for a variety of Nebraska items and stay for a bit of wine tasting. You will want to make a stop at rocket Fizz (2 locations), Nebraskas largest nostalgic soda pop and candy shop with over 500 kinds of soda and a thousand of your favorite candies.

hiSTOry OF LiNCOLNVisitors to Lincoln will find many opportunities to take a step back in time. Visit Lincolns historic haymarket. Take a walking tour through this vibrant area that reflects Lincolns early beginnings, its heyday as a wholesale and retail center through the decades to todays fine dining, friendly shopping and great entertainment district.

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The state nickname used to be the Tree planters State,

but was changed in 1945 to the Cornhusker State.

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Just across the street is the governors mansion, decorated in colors and designs representing the natural elements of Nebraska as well as its history. It contains a doll collection of the states first ladies in inaugural gowns. Just a few blocks away youll want to stop at the Thomas p. kennard house. Furnished in 1870s dcor, it is a memorial to Nebraskas first secretary of state.Take a drive south to 48th and Sumner streets. Fairview, the Bryan museum, includes authentic displays and recordings of William Jennings Bryan, who served two terms in Congress, was U.S. Secretary of State and was a three time Democratic Party nominee for President. His historic residence has been restored to its early 1900s grandeur. For lunch or dinner dine at Billys restaurant. Named for William Jennings Bryan, this restaurant offers a pleasant dining experience in an historic setting.A short drive southwest of Lincoln will take you to Spring Creek prairie, which is an 800 acre native tallgrass prairie education center with miles of walking trails. Wagon trail ruts are visible from the Nebraska City-Fort Kearney cutoff, for which the site is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Visit www.lincoln.org to view all of the Lincoln packages available.

The cost of the Nebraska Capitol building was $ 9,800,440.07 in

1932. The construction job came in under budget and the

building was paid for by the time it was completed.

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State CapitolBUILDING

At 15 stories and 400 feet (121m) tall, it is the second-tallest U.S.

statehouse. It is the tallest building in Lincoln, and the third-tallest in the state. It is the heaviest building in Lincoln, as well as the heaviest

capitol building of any sort in North America. There is an observation

deck at 250 feet (76 m).

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ATTRACTIONS 8 www.Lincoln.org 800.423.2812 9 ATTRACTIONS

Lincoln has been Nebraskas hand-picked destination since 1867, when the village of Lancaster was renamed and declared the capital of the new state. Discover what made Lincoln such an attractive choice so long ago and what keeps it atop the list of Nebraska getaways.

STATE CApiTOL 31 CC-415th & K streets 402-471-0448 www.capitol.orgHours: Free guided tours leave from the north entrance (2nd floor) on the hour, except at noon. Weekdays, 9am-4pm; Sat., 10am-4pm; and 1-4pm Sun., Closed Thanksgiving and the Friday after, Christmas and New Years.

The State Capitol has been a constant in the lives of Nebraskans since it first towered over Lincoln, fondly thought of as the capital on the edge of the prairie. The Capitol Building is the perfect place to begin your tour of Lincolns attractions and learn Nebraskas story. The interior of this must-see jewel tells Nebraskas history through carvings, mosaics, paintings, sculpture, inscriptions and inlaid wood. Each artistic element contributes to the symbolic concept of this gem, voted one of the 10 most beautiful buildings in the world by a group of 100 architects. Constructed between 1922-1932, Nebraskans are proud that it was paid for when it was built at a cost just under $10 million. Placed on the National Register of Historic Places in October 1976, it is home to the only non-partisan one-house legislature in the United States.

LiNCOLN STATuE By DANiEL ChESTEr FrENCh CC-4by Daniel Chester FrenchThis statue of Abraham Lincoln was sculpted by Daniel Chester French and dedicated in 1912. French later completed the statue of the seated Lincoln in the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. It is one of the few remnants of the second capitol building in Lincoln and still on its original site, located at the west entrance of the Capitol.

For seven straight years, the same pair of peregrine falcons has laid

eggs outside the 18th floor of the state Capitol in Lincoln. A

contest is held to name the chicks after they hatch.

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rAiL JOiNEr STATuE BB-4by Louis SlobodkinThe original plan for the Capitol included the broad avenues that lead in all directions of the building. Facing the west entrance of the Capitol at the opposite end of Lincoln Mall is a bronze statue of a young Abraham Lincoln. The Rail Joiner welcomes visitors to the Justice and Law Enforcement Center at 575 S. 10th Street. The original was sculpted by Louis Slobodkin, completed in the 1930s and is displayed at the Department of the Interior in Washington D.C. The Sheldon Museum of Art received a plaster cast of the sculpture and the right to reproduce it. A community-wide effort, including a Pennies for Lincoln campaign by Lincoln school children, funded the placement of the statue.

hiSTOriC hAymArkET AND irON hOrSE pArk 2 BB-3Vicinity of 7th & P streets 402-435-7496 www.downtownlincoln.org

Great restaurants, unique shopping and fun nightspots located among restored turn-of-the-century warehouses make this area sizzle with activity. Antique shops, art galleries and the first microbrewery in Nebraska draw visitors day and night. The Historic Haymarket name comes from the original market square of 1867 where wagons, camping equipment and hay were bought and sold. In 1874 the city shifted the area a few blocks west and north and renamed it Haymarket.

The spirit of the 1800s flows into Iron Horse Park located on the north side of the historic Burlington Northern Railroad depot. A three-dimensional brick mural, Iron Horse Legacy, shows old locomotive Number 710 pulling the first train into Lincoln in 1870 on July 4th. A restored CB&Q steam engine originally built in the Havelock shops, an 1890s water tower fountain and reflecting pool along with a railroad themed childrens play area offer visitors a respite from the bustle of the city.

Take home a memory with a family photo of the Watchful Citizen sculpture on the corner of 7th and P streets. You are invited to join this fanciful fella on his bench. The nearby Visitors Center offers brochures and other information to help you plan a fun-filled stay in Lincoln.

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LiNCOLN ChiLDrENS muSEum 11 CC-31420 P Street 402-477-4000 www.LincolnChildrensMuseum.org

Hours: 9:30am-5pm Tues., Wed., Fri., Sat.; 9:30am-7:30pm Thurs.; 1-5pm Sun. Closed most Mondays and major holidays.

Cost: $6.50 per person; $4.00 for children age 1, (children under 1 free). Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult (16 or older). $6.00 Seniors (age 62 and over). Group rates available.

The Lincoln Childrens Museum is nationally known and features three floors of highly interactive and fun exhibits. The museum offers creative, hands-on experiences that foster learning through play for children and youth. Ranked among the top 20 childrens museums in the U.S., the Lincoln Childrens Museum features over 40 exhibits including a three story apple tree, full-sized airplane, kid-sized prairie dog tunnels, Lunar Lander, Nebraska Husker sports center, fire department and a tot town for our smallest visitors.

LiNCOLN ChiLDrENS ZOO 15 EE-51222 S. 27th Street 402-475-6741 www.lincolnzoo.orgHours: 10am-5pm daily, April 15-Oct. 15 and Wed. until 8pm, June-Aug.Cost: Admission applies. Free for members. Train and pony rides available.

Take the family on safari! The Lincoln Childrens Zoo is an enchanting ten-acre oasis featuring over 300 animals in settings specifically designed for a childs engagement and delight, where imagination runs wild and discovery is the most common event. Animals include Humboldt Penguins, Amur Leopards, Dromedary Camels, river otters, bald eagles, Red Pandas, several species of primates and more! The Critter Encounter, pony rides, feeding the goats or camels and a trip around the zoo on the ZO&O Railroad are all experiences to treasure. The Butterfly Pavilion is open Memorial weekend through Labor Day. Be sure to check out daily animal demonstrations. Visit www.lincolnzoo.org for the calendar of events.

Nebraska has more underground water reserves than

any other state in the continental u.S.

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402-475-674127th & B Lincoln, NE

www.LincolnZoo.org

Learn Firsthand at the Zoo!

LincolnChildrensMuseum.org(402) 477-4000 1420 P Street Lincoln, NE 68508

Three Floors40+ Hands-On Exhibits

Infinite Fun

A place where learning and imagination come together.

NEBrASkA hiSTOry muSEum 6 CC-315th & P streets 402-471-4754 www.nebraskahistory.org

Hours: 9am-4:30pm Mon.-Fri.; 1-4:30pm Sat.-Sun. Closed state holidays.

Cost: Free admission, $2 donation encouraged.Tours: Self-guided tours are available. For docent guided tours for groups of 15 to 100, please give three weeks notice, if possible.

Experience Nebraskas many stories through artifacts, recreated historic environments and music from the past. Visit the Investigation Station where kids and grown-ups alike can learn about history hands-on. New for 2012: The Illustrators Pencil: John Falter, from Nebraska to the Saturday Evening Post; Pioneering Aviators from Flyover Country; Depression-Era Quilts. Find Nebraska products in the museum store. Call for information on programs or follow Nebraska State Historical Society on Facebook.

iNTErNATiONAL QuiLT STuDy CENTEr & muSEum 27 EE-11523 N. 33rd Street 402-472-6549 www.quiltstudy.org

Hours: 10am-4:30pm Tues.-Sat.; 1-4:30pm Sun. Closed Mondays and University schedule breaks. (call or check website). Public guided tours at 11am Tuesday - Saturday and also at 1pm on Saturday. Please prearrange for groups. Cost: $6 adults; $3 age 5-18; free, under age 5.

The Center is located on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln East Campus and houses the largest publicly held quilt collection in the world. The 3,500+ quilts date from the early 1700s to the present and represent more than 25 countries. Enjoy first-class exhibitions drawn from the collections, a virtual gallery, home quilt care information and experiences for all ages.

JOhN J. pErShiNg ExhiBiT 39 CC-2312 N. 14th Street www.unl.eduHours: 8am-5pm Mon.-Fri.; Closed holidays.Located in the historic Military & Naval Science Building at the University of Nebraska, the tribute to John J. Pershing is the newest exhibit at the university. Dedicated to the General of the Armies, this tribute includes a timeline, historical pictures and descriptions of his service to our country and his time at the university as a student and a commander.

uNivErSiTy OF NEBrASkA STATE muSEum mOrriLL hALL & rALph muELLEr pLANETArium 7 CC-2 Just south of 14th & Vine streets 402-472-2642 www.museum.unl.edu

Hours: 9:30am-4:30pm Mon.-Sat.; 1:30-4:30pm Sun. Open until 8pm Thurs.; Closed most holidays.

Cost: $5 for adults; $3 for children over 4 years old; $10 for families. Planetarium tickets: $3 adults; $2.50 children 18 and under.

The life-sized bronze Columbian mammoth that greets visitors outside Morrill Hall, the regions premier museum of natural history, provides a glimpse into our ancient past when these huge creatures roamed the Plains. The museum features world-famous Elephant Hall, where visitors can see the worlds largest mounted mammoth among the premier collection of fossil elephants. Visitors can also explore the hands-on natural wonders in the Marx Science Discovery Center and experience an immersive full-dome show in Mueller Planetarium. Other interesting exhibits include the Jurassic Dinosaur Gallery; the Age of the Dinosaurs in the Mesozoic Gallery; Explore Evolution, which looks at current evolutionary science; the Hall of Nebraska Wildlife, a gallery of 16 dioramas in interactive exhibits; the Toren Gallery of Ancient Life, which depicts Paleozoic life; and the newly renovated First Peoples of the Plains Gallery which celebrates Native American cultures of the past and present. Other galleries display ancient weapons, African artifacts, and rocks and minerals.

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JAmES ArThur viNEyArDS 2001 W. Raymond Road, Raymond, NE 402-783-5255 www.jamesarthurvineyards.com

Directions: From North 14th and Superior streets in Lincoln, take 14th Street north 7 miles, turn west on Raymond Road and continue for 2 miles.

Hours: April-Oct.; 10am-6pm Mon.-Thurs.; noon-9pm Fri. and Sat.; noon-6pm Sun.; Nov.-Mar.; 10am-5pm Mon.-Fri.; noon-9pm Sat.; noon-6pm Sun.

You may not think of Nebraska as a winery state, but James Arthur Vineyards is one of the finest production facilities in the state and has put out the welcome mat to visitors.

While at the winery, guests can enjoy specialty wines, cheeses, meats and breads in the peaceful setting of the Nebraska countryside or in the tasting room, which features a stone fireplace and an observation deck overlooking the production facility. Tours are offered through the vineyards via the walking trail or by surrey (trolley) ride by special arrangement. The facility is handicapped accessible and offers wine and related products for sale.

SpriNg CrEEk prAiriE AuDuBON CENTEr11700 S.W. 100 Street, Denton, NE 402-797-2301 www.springcreekprairie.org

Directions: From I-80 take Exit 397 (Highway 77) south about 6 miles to W. Denton Road (stoplight). Turn west and go 7 miles. At the four way stop in Denton, continue straight (west) for mile to S.W. 98th Street. Turn south and proceed 3 miles. After the curves, you will see the mailbox and driveway on the left.

Hours: 9am-5pm Mon.-Fri.; 1-5pm Sat.-Sun. or by appointment. Closed holidays.

Cost: $4/Adults; $3/Seniors, Students, and Persons 6-17 years; Children 5 and under free. Free admission on Tuesdays for everyone.

Experience the sights, sounds and beauty of this 800-acre native tallgrass prairie education center. Visit the new straw-bale education building. Only 20 minutes southwest of Lincoln, the center offers miles of walking trails that wind through prairie, wetlands and woodlands. Wagon trail ruts are visible from the Nebraska City-Fort Kearny cutoff, for which the site is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

uNL DAiry STOrE 24 J-438th & Holdrege streets 402-472-2828 www.dairystore.unl.edu

Spring Hours (Jan.-May): 8am-7pm Mon.-Fri.Summer Hours (June-Aug.): 8am-10pm Mon.-Fri.; noon-10pm Sat.; noon-8pm Sun. Fall Hours (Sep.-Dec.): 8am-8pm Mon.-Fri.; noon-8pm Sat.-Sun.

Taste the tradition of over 90 years of experience and quality! Small batch premium homemade gourmet cheese and ice cream made right here on the University of Nebraska-Lincolns East Campus. Stop by the East Campus Visitors Center and UNL Dairy Store. Look for the neon ice cream cone in the window.

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Limited Hours AttractionsAmEriCAN hiSTOriAL SOCiETy OF gErmANS FrOm ruSSiA muSEum & rESEArCh LiBrAry 14 BB-5631 D Street 402-474-3363 www.ahsgr.org

Hours: 9am-4pm Mon.-Fri.; Tours at 2pm Mon.-Fri., April-Oct. Group tours available.

Cost: No fee.In 1764, Russian Czarina Catherine the Great invited German natives to settle along the Volga River. Many responded because of the promises made to them. By 1870, many of the promises had run out or were being revoked by the Russian government and a mass migration began. The Germans from Russia were attracted to Lincoln and the Great Plains because of the climate and the agricultural societies. By 1914, more than one-third of Lincolns population was made up of these immigrants and their descendants. This unique museum is dedicated to preserving their culture and houses the International Society offices, archives and special displays including a summer kitchen, all-faiths chapel, store and blacksmith shop. A statue depicting the typical German-Russian immigrant family as they arrived in the Americas is located at the front of the museum.

NATiONAL muSEum OF rOLLEr SkATiNg 17 k-54730 South Street 402-483-7551, ext. 16 www.rollerskatingmuseum.com

Hours: 9am-5pm Mon.-Fri. Closed holidays.Cost: Free. Donations are appreciated.Believe it or not, in-line skates are not new! Only in Lincoln will you find the worlds largest collection of roller skates and roller skating memorabilia. Displays of skates, posters and other artifacts depict the sport and the industry from its past to the present. The museum is located within the headquarters of USA Roller Sports.

gOvErNOrS mANSiON 12 CC-41425 H Street 402-471-3466 www.governorsresidence.ne.gov

Hours: 1-4pm Thurs. The home of Nebraskas first family features a doll collection of the states first ladies in their inaugural gowns. A silver service from the battleship USS Nebraska, needlepoint chair cushions, custom woven carpets, beautiful summertime gardens and elegant reception rooms highlight the home. Groups of 10 or more are requested to make reservations.

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FAirviEW, ThE BryAN muSEum 18 k-549th & Sumner streets 402-481-3032Directions: One block east of 48th Street on the north side of Sumner Street, with a statue of William Jennings Bryan in front.

Hours: 10am-4pm, Mon.-Fri. Call to arrange tours by appointment. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years.

William Jennings Bryan served two terms in Congress, was U.S. Secretary of State and was the Democratic Party nominee for President in 1896, 1900 and 1908. His historic residence has been restored to its early 1900s grandeur. The house that once sat atop a hill and offered a fair view of the Prairie Capital and its adjacent farms has been incorporated into the BryanLGH Medical Center campus. The Bryan Museum, on the lower level, includes authentic displays and recordings.

FrANk h. WOODS TELEphONE piONEEr muSEum 29 DD-3 2047 M Street 402-436-4640 www.woodstelephonepioneers.org

Hours: 1-4pm Sun., or by appointment. Closed all holiday weekends. Guided tours available upon request. Call and leave a message. Someone will return a call to schedule your tour.

Cost: No fee, goodwill donations encouraged.Experience communication antiquities and learn how the telephone transformed a segmented nation into one large community. View replicas of Alexander Graham Bells original telephones. See an impressive display of wooden wall and candlestick phones, as well as the colorful telephone sets of the art deco 50s and 60s. View the beauty and sparkle of the Crown Jewels of the Wirethe glass insulators. Harken back to a simpler time when the operator had to place your call and you shared your line with as many as ten other customers.

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Larsen Tractor Museum

Hours: Sept.-Nov.: 1-8pm Fri.-Sat.; 1-6pm Sun. Dec.-Mar.: 1-5pm Fri.-Sun.; April-Aug.: 1-6pm Fri.-Sun.

Enjoy the view from the hilltop overlooking the beautiful Denton Hills area and the 12,000 vine vineyard. Then enter into the modern tasting room and taste the true taste of Nebraska. All wines are produced, processed and bottled on site. All grapes are grown from their chemical free vineyard. No wine is bottled until it has aged at least 24 months. Nebraska cheeses and sausages are also available. Take a walking tour of the vineyard anytime. Tours of the production facilities are available by advance reservation. For special parties, call 402-430-3698.

DEEr SpriNgS WiNEry16255 Adams Street 402-327-8738 www.deerspringswinery.com

Directions: Eight miles east of Lincoln on the southeast corner of 162nd and Adams streets.

Hours: 1-9pm Thurs.-Sat.; 1-6pm Sun.

The winery is located in a peaceful country setting just northeast of Lincoln. The wine tasting room inhabits the original family homestead house built in 1876. The farmhouse has been carefully renovated to reflect the charm and characteristics of the original structure while providing contemporary comfort and an atmosphere of country elegance. Sample a variety of wines made on

LArSEN TrACTOr muSEum 22 J-3UNL East Campus 402-472-8389 http://tractormuseum.unl.edu

Directions: From 33rd and Holdrege streets go east two blocks. Turn north on East Campus Loop. Take 35th Street north to Fair Street Museum visitor parking in front of building.

Hours: 8:30am-4pm Mon.-Fri.; 10am-2pm Sat. Call ahead for large group tours.

Cost: $3 donation suggested.The museum is located in the world famous historic 1920 Nebraska Tractor Test Laboratory. Discover the approaching 100 year history of the Nebraska Test. Over 25 tractors are on display illustrating advancements in agricultural technology. Original tractor test equipment and instrumentation also on display. View exhibits of early hand tools, draft animal yokes, plows and planters preceding the development of the tractor.

primE COuNTry WiNEry12120 S.W. 142nd Street, Denton, NE 402-826-3567 or 402-430-3698 for appt. www.primecountrywinery.com

Directions: Take I-80 or West O Street to Crete Exit, turn left on Nebraska 103, go 10 miles to Saltillo Road, turn left on 142nd Street (about mile). Or from southwest Lincoln take Hwy. 77 south to Nebraska 33 (Crete exit). Take that to 142nd Street. Turn right and go 4 miles.

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(800)833-6747 (402)471-4754

NEBRASKA HISTORY MUSEUM

15TH & P, L INCOLN, NEBRASKA

www.nebraskahistory.org

Where stories of the past come to life

Spring Creek Prairie

the premises from Nebraska grown grapes and enjoy locally made breads and cheeses. The gift shop offers creative gift ideas and items for the occasional wine drinker as well as the wine connoisseur. Seating available indoors in the hearth room and picnic tables are available outdoors.

WiNDCrEST WiNEry3110 West Branched Oak Road 402-783-2875 www.windcrestwinery.com

Directions: From 14th & Superior streets, 7 miles north on 14th Street, Left on Raymond Road 3 miles, Right on N.W. 27th Street 1 mile, Left on W. Branched Oak Road 0.3 miles

Hours: 3pm-9pm Mon.-Thurs.; 10am-9pm Fri.-Sat.; noon-9pm Sun.

Join them throughout the year. Spend time in the tasting room sampling a wine selection that is sure to please every palate. Relax on the patio overlooking the majestic view of nearly five acres of French hybrid grapes growing on a rolling northward slope.

WuNDEr rOSA WiNEry2361 Wittstruck Road, Roca, NE 402-328-3494 www.wunderrosawinery.com

Directions: Ten miles south of Lincoln off Highway 77, go east on Wittstruck Road to South 25th Street.Hours: 5-9pm Fri.; noon-9pm Sat.; 1-8pm Sun.The winery has ten wines to offer this year; a dry red, dry white, semi dry (sweet) white and a blush. You can enjoy wine from the deck with a great view of the Lincoln skyline and surrounding areas. Bring a picnic if you wish or we offer a picnic lunch which includes sausage, baguette bread and Jisa cheese. On Fridays, they have a Bruschetta Bar. Tours are available upon request.

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Since 1869, Lincoln has entrusted its heritage and families to WYUKAs care. As a vital part of the Lincoln community, you can trust WYUKA to provide the finest care for you and your loved ones for generations to come. WYUKA, Lincolns premiere funeral home and cemetery, offering complete services in one convenient, central location.

At 143 years old,Were never looked so good!

3600 O Street Lincoln, NE(402) 474-3600

Attractions Open by Appointment OnlyThOmAS p. kENNArD hOuSE 13 CC-41627 H Street 402-471-4764 or 800-833-6747 www.nebraskahistory.org

Facebook: Nebraska State Historical Society

Hours: By appointment only. Closed all state holidays.

Cost: $3 for adults, children under 18 free with accompanying adult.

Discover life in a brand new house in the brand new capital of a brand new state, 1870s style! Victorian furnishings provide an elegant contrast to what was a rough-and-tumble frontier. Group tours available. Special Holidays Past tours throughout December. Call today to book your tour of yesterday!

rED WiNg pOTTEry muSEum 23 J-53901 Normal Boulevard, Suite 200 402-489-6508 or 402-730-3400 [email protected] or [email protected]

Hours: By appointment only.Cost: Free.The Redwing Stoneware Company started in 1877 in Red Wing, Minnesota and distributed its wares throughout the U.S. More than 5,000 pieces of the famous Red Wing pottery are artfully displayed, with pieces dating from 1877 and include the earliest pieces of stoneware through dinnerware and art pottery. The collection includes cookie jars, several pieces of Grayline or Sponge Band and a one-of-a-kind 70-gallon jug made in 1923. Representative samples of all the patterns and hundreds of examples of the different styles of art pottery and dinnerware are exhibited.

Art Galleries & Art MuseumsBurkhOLDEr prOJECT BB-3719 P Street 402-477-3305 www.burkholderproject.com

Hours:10am-4pm Tues.-Fri.; 10am-2pm Sat. (Farmers Market Hours: 9 am -3 pm)

The Burkholder Project houses 32 working studios and four galleries that feature new shows monthly. You are invited to visit the studios where you can see art in progress, as well as finished works. Many art forms are represented and include painting, glass, pottery, photography, batik, sculpture, jewelry and textiles.

ELDEr gALLEry k-3Rogers Center for Fine Arts Nebraska Wesleyan University 50th & Huntington Avenue 402-465-2230

Hours: 10am-4pm Tues.-Fri.; 1-4pm Sat.-Sun. Closed Monday and school holidays. Call for show schedule. Please ask for Heidi Thomas ([email protected]) or Justin Shaw ([email protected]).

gALLEry 9 prOFESSiONAL ArTiSTS AFFiLiATiON

BB-3124 S. 9th Street, Suite 4

402-477-2822 www.gallerynine.com

Hours: 10am-5pm Wed.-Sat.; noon-5pm Sun.

Featuring the areas best contemporary art and fine crafts. Monthly First Friday

Openings, 6:30-9:30 p.m. Limited

meeting space available for groups

by arrangement. For a complete gallery listing of

member artists and current and upcoming featured shows, visit their

website.

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grEAT pLAiNS ArT muSEum 20 BB-31155 Q Street 402-472-6220 www.unl.edu/plains/gallery/gallery.html

Hours: 10am-5pm Tues.-Sat.; 1:305pm Sun. Closed Mondays and major holidays, between semesters and between exhibits.

Permanent collection features bronzes by Frederic Remington, works on paper by Albert Bierstadt, other artists and photographers of the American West and Great Plains. Gallery presents changing exhibitions with a focus on significant regional art, including paintings by 20th Century American Indian artists. Non-circulation library of Western Americana numbers 6,000 volumes.

Lux CENTEr FOr ThE ArTS k-32601 N. 48th Street 402-466-8692 www.luxcenter.orgHours: 11am-5pm Tues.-Fri.; 10am-5pm Sat.; 11am-8pm First Fridays.

A non-profit organization dedicated to enriching lives through visual arts education through: art classes for children and adults; exhibitions and sales of artwork by local, regional and national artists in contemporary art and fine craft; outreach art classes for low income children; and the preservation and display of the Gladys M. Lux historical print collection.

mODErN ArTS miDWEST BB-3800 P Street, Suite 300 402-477-2828 www.modernartsmidwest.com

Hours: 11am-5pm Tues.-Sat. or by appointmentThis contemporary fine arts gallery represents established artists of the region who are exploring provocative subject matter in diverse mediums. The museums motto: Art WorksQuality Speaks.

ShELDON muSEum OF ArT AND SCuLpTurE gArDEN 9 CC-212th & R streets on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus 402-472-2461 www.sheldon.unl.eduHours: 10am-8pm Tues; 10am-5pm Wed.-Sat.; noon-5pm Sun. Closed Mondays and major holidays.Cost: Free admissionFind one of the countrys most important collections of American art, tracing developments from the 18th century to the present. Notable paintings by Marsden Hartley, Edward Hopper, Georgia OKeeffe, Mark Rothko and Robert Motherwell are among Sheldons 12,000 works of art. In addition to its permanent collection, the gallery presents outstanding contemporary art in exhibitions throughout the year. Designed by noted architect Philip Johnson, the stunning gallery, sheathed in travertine marble, is also home to outstanding sculptures. More than 30 large, contemporary pieces of sculptures are found across the University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus.

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ShELDON muSEum OF ArT

Special Interest Galleries Call ahead recommended

EiSENTrAgEr hOWArD gALLEry BB-2University of Nebraska Richards Hall, First Floor Stadium Drive & T street www.unl.edu/art/facilities_eisentrager-howard.shtml

Hours: noon-4pm Mon.-Thurs. Call in advance to confirm hours.

The gallery presents exhibitions throughout the academic year (August through May). Exhibitions include the work of regional, national and international artists as well as UNL students and faculty.

ELOiSE krugEr gALLEry BB-2University of Nebraska Architecture Hall, First Floor-West 10th & R streets 402-472-3560 http://krugercollection.unl.edu

Hours: 9am-5pm Mon.-Fri. Closed UNL holidays.The collection contains nearly 20,000 pieces of miniature scale furniture and accessories documenting interior design history. Free self-guided public library. Tours are available by appointment.

miChAEL FOrSBErg gALLEry BB-3100 N. 8th Street, Suite 150 402-477-5030 888-812-3790 www.michaelforsberg.com

Hours: 11am-5pm Mon.-Wed.; 11am-6pm Fri.; 9am-3pm Sat. Award-winning conservation photographer Forsbergs images are a dramatic witness to the awesome spirit of the wide-open spaces and the amazing creatures of this place we call the Great Plains. Mikes images can be found in homes and galleries around the world. Photographs framed and unframed, posters, art cards, calendars and books.

NOyES ArT gALLEry AND STuDiOS BB-3119 S. 9th Street 402-475-1061 www.noyesartgallery.com

Hours: 10am-5pm Mon.-Sat.; 10am-9pm First Friday; extended hours in Nov. & Dec. Also open by appointment. Opening reception the first Friday of each month, 6:30-9pm (Open to the public)

The gallery presents 60 artists new original art each month located in 4 gallery rooms and 9 studios. Art classes and workshop are are available. Check them out on Facebook.

rOBErT hiLLESTAD TExTiLES gALLEry J-3UNL East Campus Home Economics Building, second floor, on 35th Street just north of East Campus Loop off Holdrege Street 402-472-2911 www.textilegallery.unl.edu

Hours: 8:30am-4pm Mon.-Fri.A gallery devoted to the exhibition of textiles from art to apparel, from the East to the West, from past to present and from emerging artists to the acclaimed. Call for dates of exhibits or visit their website.

rOTuNDA gALLEry CC-2Nebraska Union, next to food court 14th & R streets 402-472-9479 http://unions.unl.edu/city/rotunda-gallery

Hours: 9am-5pm Mon.-Fri.; may vary depending on exhibits.

The gallery provides an out-of-the-classroom experiential learning space for students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln to showcase meaningful educational or cultural exhibits sponsored by UNL Departments and Recognized Student Organizations.

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ELOiSE krugEr gALLEry

Cultural CentersAsian Community & Cultural Center DD-32615 O Street 402-477-3446 www.lincolnasiancenter.org

Hispanic Community Center DD-22032 U Street 402-474-3950 www.elcentrodelasamericas.org

Indian Center Inc. I-31100 Military Road, 438-5231 www.indiancenterinc.org

A community cultural center in Lincoln, the Indian Center hosts an annual powwow in August of each year. Come to the William Canby Arena and enjoy hand games, native dances, food, and music.

Malone Community Center DD-22032 U Street 402-474-1110 www.malonecenter.org

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EiSENTrAgEr hOWArD gALLEry

Nearby AttractionsSTrATEgiC Air AND SpACE muSEum I-80 Exit 426 30 minutes east next to Mahoney State Park 402-944-3100 www.SASMuseum.com

Hours: Open year round 9am-5pm Closed Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Years. (Closed on Wednesdays Labor Day to Memorial Day)

Cost: $12 adults, $11 seniors (65+), $11 Active/Retired Military, $6 children 4-12, free under 4.

A world-class collection of aerospace artifacts awaits you.

E.T. mAhONEy STATE pArk Exit 426 30 minutes east on I-80 402-944-2523 www.outdoornebraska.gov

Join the more than one million visitors E.T. Mahoney State Park draws each year. There are more than 700 acres to entertain you, including a 40-room lodge with a restaurant, cabins and camping sites. State park permit required.

LEE g. SimmONS CONSErvATiON pArk & WiLDLiFE SAFAri Exit 426 30 minutes east on I-80 at Exit 426 South 402-733-8401 or 402-944-WILD www.omahazoo.com

Hours: 9:30am-5pm daily, Apr.-Oct.Cost: Admission Charged.Drive, hike and explore! Wildlife Safari offers a drive-through adventure that allows you to experience the wild without ever leaving your car! Hike along trails that take you to Wolf Canyon or around a Lake. Explore as you spot elk, bison, wolves and waterfowl of all kinds just like Lewis and Clark viewed as they journeyed through the area centuries ago.

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hOmESTEAD NATiONAL mONumENTBEATriCE, NE

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ArBOr LODgE STATE hiSTOriCAL pArk 2300 2nd Avenue Nebraska City, NE 402-873-7222 www.outdoornebraska.org

Directions: 50 minutes southeast on Nebraska 2.

Hours: The park grounds/arboretum/gardens are open from 8am to sunset year-round. A state park entry permit is required and available on the website. Mansion hours: 1-5pm daily, mid-April to mid-October. Call ahead for schedule changes or to arrange special group tours.Cost: $5, adults; $2, ages 3-12; 2 and under, free. (Subject to change)

Learn about the Morton familys historical contributions. This 72-acre hilly, wooded land near Nebraska City was part of the estate of J. Sterling Morton, founder of Arbor Day. The grounds and the Morton Mansion were donated to the State of Nebraska in 1923 by Joy Morton to be preserved as a monument to his father. Joy Morton founded the Morton Salt Company.

SEWArDS FOurTh OF JuLy402-643-4189 www.julyforthseward.com

Directions: 20 minutes west on U.S. 34

Each year on the 4th of July, Seward hosts the state of Nebraska in an old-fashioned family celebration. The observance is unique in that major leadership is provided by high school youth. This event adds new attractions each year and draws upward of 40,000 visitors with a full day of family activities, entertainment, craft fairs, contests and a grand parade.

FrEmONT DiNNEr TrAiN800-942-7245 www.dinnertrain.net

Directions: 50 minutes North on U.S. 77

Cost: Sundays: $44 adults, $22-$27children 4-12, no charge for children 3 and under if no meal; Evenings: $54 adults; Live entertainment & holidays: $74.

The Fremont Dinner Train is a dining experience offered year round. The refurbished dining cars offer an 18-mile round trip experience, mixing a three or five-course dinner with a 2 -3 hour train trip. Additional entertainment is often available, including murder mystery dinner theaters, melodramas, wine tasting and World War II USO shows.

hOmESTEAD NATiONAL mONumENT OF AmEriCA8523 W. State Highway 4 Beatrice, NE 402-223-3514 www.nps.gov/home

Directions: 45 minutes south on U.S. 77. Located four miles west of Beatrice on Nebraska Highway 4.

Hours: Open daily 9am-5pm Closed Thanksgiving Day, Dec. 25 and Jan. 1. Special events take place throughout the year. Contact park for more information.

Cost: No admission charge.

FREE LAND! was the cry! The Homestead Act of 1862 was the greatest land giveaway in American history and brought sweeping changes to nearly every aspect of American life. This monument commemorates the Homestead Act and the vast impact it had on the United States and the world. During 2012 many special activities are planned to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the signing of the Homestead Act by President Abraham Lincoln on May 20, 1862, including a Commemorative Event on May 20 and the Free Land? 1862 and the Shaping of Modern America Homesteading Chatauqua on May 21 to May 25. The original Homestead Act of 1862 from the National Archives will be on display from April 25 through May 28. The Homestead Heritage Center, a world-class facility, offers an award-winning film and National Homestead Museum that looks at homesteader life and the evolution of the Homestead Act. Nearby is the Palmer-Epard Cabin, an original homesteaders cabin furnished with pioneer artifacts. The newly remodeled Education Center often hosts special programs and temporary exhibits. The Freeman School, a one-room prairie schoolhouse, is mile west of the Education Center. Over 2.5 miles of self-guided trails traverse 160 acres of restored tallgrass prairie and burr oak woodland. In late summer prairie grasses up to 9 feet high give visitors a sense of the Great Plains as the settlers saw them.

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Charles Lindberg learned to fly in Lincoln. he took lessons at Lincoln

Airplane and Flying School where Lincoln memorial

park is today.

Parks &RECREATION

In the past century, Lincolns park and recreation system has

grown to become one of the best in the nation. Everyday countless people of all ages enjoy Lincolns

125 parks, 128 miles of trails, seven recreation centers and five golf courses. A quality parks and recreation system is fundamental

to youth development, active living, neighborhoods and

families, community events and economic development. We want to inspire you to enjoy

the opportunities we offer and understand the value parks bring to our communitys quality of life.

Lincoln

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RECREATION 24 www.Lincoln.org 800.423.2812 25 RECREATION

hOLmES LAkE pArk

ANTELOpE pArk J-523rd & N streets 33rd & Sheridan Boulevard

Take time to smell the roses. Antelope Park is a particularly beautiful park offering extensive facilities, including rose gardens, Sunken Gardens, fountains, statues, Lincoln Childrens Zoo, a recreation center, a play center, a golf course, trails system, tennis courts, swimming pool and several playground areas. This park appears to be several parks as it is bisected by many streets.

Antelope Park Playground, at Memorial Drive in Antelope Park, is accessible for all children.

SuNkEN gArDENS 16 EE-5South 27th & D Streets

A beautiful terraced garden featuring thousands of annuals, reflecting ponds, a waterfall, paved pathways with donated engraved concrete pavers that memorialize special people and events, restrooms and an ornate gazebo. The gardens are ADA accessible.

vETErANS mEmOriAL gArDEN 30 EE-5East of Auld Recreation Center at 3200 Veterans Memorial Drive

More than 21 memorials and over 3,000 donated Bricks of Remembrance honoring veterans of foreign wars. Memorials include World War I, World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Pearl Harbor, Airborne, Air Force, Coast Guard, Disabled Veterans, Ex-Prisoners of War, K-9 Corps, China-Burma-India, Medical, Purple Heart, Military Women, Special Forces, Merchant Marines, Seabees, Naval Armed Guard and Tuskegee Airmen/Buffalo Soldiers.

AgEr pLAy CENTEr EE-5 1300 S. 27th Street 402-441-6788

Hours: Sessions change seasonally. Call for current times.

Cost: There is a minimal charge for everyone over 1 year old, including adults.

Large indoor play structure designed for kids at least three years old and under four feet tall (for safety reasons the height restriction is firm). Playground equipment, indoor track complete with kiddie vehicles and snack area provide a fun environment. Separate toddler area for children who arent quite three years old.

hAZEL ABEL pArk CC-518th & E streets Hours: Sunrise to midnight.This quaint, Renaissance-style park includes a gazebo, fountain, play area and benches all surrounded by an ornate cast iron fence. It is tucked away in Lincolns historic Near South neighborhood and transports visitors to the calm nostalgic times of days gone by.

hOLmES pArk AND LAkE L-570th & Normal Boulevard

The man-made lake is the center feature of Holmes Park and is a Lincoln favorite for non-motorized boating, picnicking and fishing. The park also offers ball diamonds, a playground, a golf course and Hyde Memorial Observatory. In winter, part of the lake is cleared of snow for ice skating and sledders fill the hills.

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Community GardensVisit and be inspired by the gardens around Lincoln. Community CROPS (Combining Resources, Opportunities, and People for Sustainability) is a non-profit that began with one garden in 2003 and has grown to 15 gardens.

piONEErS pArk NATurE CENTEr 21 g-63201 S. Coddington Avenue 402-441-7895

Hours: Park open daily until sunset. Nature Center hours: 8:30am-5pm Monday-Saturday; noon-5pm Sunday. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years Day.

Silence, peace and beauty are among the wonders of the 1,100-acre Pioneers Park on the southwestern edge of Lincoln. The Nature Center, in the southwest corner of the park, features eight miles of walking trails through native Nebraska prairie grasses, woodlands and wetlands. A herd of bison, elk, white-tailed deer, wild turkey, hawks and owls are exhibited in their natural Nebraska habitat along the Nature Center trails. The Prairie Building houses a gift shop and additional exhibits with emphasis on the prairie. Pinewood Bowl, a natural amphitheater, hosts a variety of performing events, including a summer musical. Just south, the 14-foot, five ton statue, Smoke Signal, commemorates Nebraskas Plains and Native American heritage. The statue was dedicated in 1935. During the dedication ceremony, chiefs and members of the Omaha, Winnebago, Sioux and Ponca Indian tribes sat on horseback facing the setting sun.

WiLDErNESS pArk h-5 TO i-71st & Van Dorn streets 27th & Saltillo Road

Lose yourself in nature. Lincolns largest park covers more than 1,475 acres and features over 22 miles of bridle, hiking and biking trails. The trails begin in southwest Lincoln at South 1st and Park Boulevard, with additional parking areas at South 27th and Saltillo Road, South 14th and Rokeby Road and approximately South 1st and Pioneers Boulevard, Old Cheney Road and Calvert Street.

List of Community Gardens

1) Oak Lake Evangelical Free Church, 3301 N. 1st Street

2) Goodwill Industries, 2100 Judson Street

3) Southern Heights Presbyterian Church, 5750 S. 40th street

4) Salvation Army, 2625 Potter Street

5) Northeast United Church of Christ, 6200 Adams Street

6) Mustard Seed Garden, Rosemont Alliance Church, 2600 N. 70th Sreet

7) 30th & Dudley streets

8) 28th & U streets

9) 1st & L streets

10) 2nd & Garfield streets and Community CROPS office

11) 14th & Hudson streets

12) United Lutheran Church, 5945 Fremont Street

13) Southminster United Methodist Church, 2915 S. 16th Street

14) Antelope Park Church of the Brethren, 3645 Sumner Street

15) 46th & Pioneers Boulevard

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Lincoln has an extensive park system, with over 100

individual parks.

The Sunken gardens was constructed during the winter of 1930-31.

ArboretumsThe Nebraska Statewide Arboretum is a remarkable network of arboretum sites, parks, historic properties and other public landscapes working together to enrich lives through the beauty and wonder of plants. The statewide network includes over 90 affiliated sites, 15 of which are in the Lincoln area. For information about NSA visit their website at www.arboretum.unl.edu or for a guide to Lincolns Public Gardens, call 402-472-2971.

ALiCE ABEL ArBOrETum k-3Nebraska Wesleyan University 5000 Saint Paul Avenue 402-465-7530

DOWNTOWN LiNCOLN ArBOrETumN 66 square blocks downtown 402-441-0020

gOvErNOrS mANSiON CC-41425 H Street 402-471-3466

LiNCOLN ChiLDrENS ZOO EE-51222 S. 27th Street 402-475-6741

LiNCOLN rEgiONAL CENTEr ArBOrETum h-5Van Dorn and Folsom streets 402-471-4444 by appointment

LOWEr pLATTE SOuTh NrD J-43125 Portia Street 402-476-2729

mAyOrS WATEr CONSErvATiON TASk FOrCE gArDEN i-32021 N. 27th Street 402-441-5930

NEBrASkA STATE CApiTOL CC-41445 K Street 402-471-0491

piONEErS pArk NATurE CENTEr g-63201 S. Coddington Avenue 402-441-8708

SuNkEN gArDENS EE-5 Southwest corner of 27th & Capital Parkway 402-441-7847

TAyLOr pArk k-466th & Taylor Park Drive 402-489-3006

JOShuA C. TurNEr ArBOrETum k-6Union College 3800 S. 48th Street 402-486-2536

uNivErSiTy OF NEBrASkA-LiNCOLN BOTANiCAL gArDEN AND ArBOrETum12 garden areas on both City and East campuses 402-472-2679

WyukA CEmETEry J-43600 O Street 402-474-3600

GolfChallenge yourself at one of Lincolns many picturesque golf courses. For general information, call the Lincoln Parks and Recreation Department at 402-441-7847 or visit http://parks.lincoln.ne.gov/golf. Call individual courses to arrange tee times or for other specific information.

City Golf CourseshighLANDS gOLF COurSE 5 g-25501 N.W. 12th Street 402-441-6081 www.highlandsgolfcourse.net

18-hole, par 72 course

Opened in 1993, this is the newest of the city courses. A links style course and stern test for all playing levels.

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hOLmES pArk gOLF COurSE 8 k-5 3701 S. 70th Street 402-441-8960 www.holmesparkgolfcourse.com

18 holes, par 72 course

Opened in 1977, this course can be a relaxing challenge or a good test of ability.

Jim AgEr mEmOriAL JuNiOr gOLF COurSE 9 J-53761 Normal Boulevard 402-441-8963 http://agergolf.com


Opened in 1967 and donated to the youth of Lincoln. Everyone can enjoy a round at this gem of par 3s.

mAhONEy gOLF COurSE 11 L-37900 Adams Street 402-441-8969


Opened in 1977, this course can be a relaxing challenge or a good test of ability.

piONEErS gOLF COurSE 13 F-53403 W. Van Dorn Street 402-441-8966 www.pioneersgolf.com


Opened in 1930, one of the oldest public courses in the Midwest. An 18 hole test with grass bunkers and large trees.

Public Golf CoursesCrOOkED CrEEk gOLF CLuB 2 N-4333 S. 134th Street 402-489-7899

18 holes, par 72

Crooked Creek boasts an outstanding 18-hole championship golf course with five sets of tees to choose from for varied difficulty.

hiDDEN vALLEy gOLF CLuB 4 N-710501 Pine Lake Road 402-483-2532 www.hiddenvalleylincoln.com

18 holes, par 70

This layout sprawls across a lush, tree-lined valley and two slopes southeast of Lincoln. A creek meanders across the course to feed two ponds, which come into play on several of the imaginatively designed holes.

himArk gOLF COurSE 7 m-68901 Augusta Drive 402-488-7888 www.himarkgolf.com

27 holes, all 3 courses are par 36

This course offers a spectacular 27-hole layout and is open year round to the public. HiMark is located in southeast Lincoln and has been voted the Best Greens in Lincoln and is perfect for all skill levels. The facilities include a seasonal golf lounge and two banquet rooms perfect for groups of all sizes.

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LiNkS AT LiNCOLN 16 h-2375 Fletcher Avenue 402-476-1012

9 holes course

An affordable luxury golf club with a challenging 9 hole regulation golf course and use of the Clubhouse Grill, Club Room, game room, fitness center and golf shop.

piNE LAkE gOLF AND TENNiS 12 L-76601 S. 84th Street 402-488-7105 9 holes, par 3 course

Challenging par 3 course offers reasonable rates and a family atmosphere. Find them on Facebook!

WiLDErNESS riDgE gOLF CLuB 14 i-71800 Wilderness Woods Place 402-434-5106 www.wildernessridgegolf.com

27 holes, par 71

Wilderness Ridge is the most unique golf course in the state. Granite boulder-lined ponds and streams, waterfalls, bent grass fairways, more than 6,000 trees and a 37,000 square foot log and stone lodge clubhouse create a fantastic resort style golfing experience. Featuring an 18-hole championship course and a nine-hole executive track, Wilderness Ridge is home to the Nebraska Golf Academy, Lincolns only year-round practice facility.

yANkEE hiLL COuNTry CLuB 15 k-77600 San Mateo Lane 402-421-1700 www.yankeehillcc.com

18 holes, par 72

Located in south Lincoln, Yankee Hill is one of the finest semi-private golf clubs in the state. The 18-hole championship golf course features seven lakes and a large waterfall that cascades through part of the course. With five sets of tees, the golf course offers a wide variety of distances that will appeal to the beginner golfer, challenge the expert golfer and anything in between.

TennisNEBrASkA TENNiS CENTEr L-17620 N. 70th Street 402-464-1682 www.nebraskatenniscenter.com

The ultimate tennis experience in Lincoln features six year-round climate controlled courts and 12 additional outdoor courts. Lincolns only facility with FREE year-round indoor/outdoor court time. Recognized as the 2008 Nebraska Tennis Associations Facility of the Year. Participate in in-house leagues or sharpen your strokes and skills with one of the certified teaching professionals. A full-service clubhouse features an elite fitness center, mens and womens dressing rooms, lounge and Pro Shop.

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No matter where you are in Lincoln, we have your golfing needs covered.

81 fabulous golf holes you won't forget

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uNivErSiTy pLACE AQuATiCS CENTEr k-31901 N. 49th Street 402-441-7834

Hours: Open seven days a week 1-8pm Mon.-Fri; 1-6pm Sat.-Sun.

Zero-depth entry, fully accessible. Drop slide and other amenities.

SkatingLincoln is home to USA Roller Sports. A roller skating rink and an ice skating rink are available to the public as well as two skate parks.

pETEr pAN SkATE pArk J-43250 X Street 402-441-7847

Hours: Skating permitted during daylight hours only.Fees: No fee.

Outdoor, modular unit skate park. Posted rules and regulations. SkATE ZONE k-4300 N. 48th Street 402-466-6767 www.skatezonerocks.com

Hours: Open evenings and weekends, hours vary.Fees: Prices vary.

Roller skating.

TiErrA SkATE pArk J-627th & Tierra Drive 402-441-7847

Hours: Daylight Hours onlyFees: No Fee

Outdoor, modular skate park. Posted rules and regulations

Ice SkatingOutdoor rinks are prepared by the Parks and Recreation Department throughout the ice skating season. They are open for public use until 11pm each night. Call 402-441-7847 to inquire about ice conditions.

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LiNCOLN STArS iCE BOx 32 i-31800 State Fair Park Drive 402-474-7827 www.lincolnstars.com

WOODS pArk TENNiS CENTEr J-433rd & J streets 402-441-7095 www.lincolntennis.com

Offers leagues for juniors and adults of all ages and ability levels; lessons for juniors and adults, beginners and advanced players; cardio tennis-heart pumping fitness for adults of all ability levels; adult and junior team tennis; tournaments, events, and neighborhood gatherings; and open court time. Open to the public, no membership required. Fifteen premium surfaced, asphalt courts, six are covered for indoor play during any weather. Stop by for a free tour.

Public Tennis CourtsThere is no charge to play at the other city-managed courts, which are scattered around town at 24 sites (parks and high schools). Some courts are lighted.

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has 30 outdoor courts open to the public 24 on City campus, six on East Campus; most are lighted. Nebraska Wesleyan University, Union College and Southeast Community College also have courts.

SwimmingOutdoor public swimming pools are generally open from 1-8pm Mon.-Fri.; 1-6pm Sat.-Sun. through the summer, weather permitting. Pool season is May 26 Aug. 12. Call the pools for fees. For a listing of neighborhood pools, call Lincoln Parks and Recreation at 402-441-7847. No swimming is allowed in the lakes in city parks.

STAr CiTy ShOrES J-627th & Highway 2 402-441-6670 Hours: Open seven days a week 12:30-8pm

This family water park features zero-depth entry, creating a shoreline effect and boasts two big slides, water sprays, special areas for small children, family dressing rooms and ample concessions area. Special feature is sand volleyball courts.

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Amusement Centers

ADvENTurE gOLF CENTEr k-756th & Old Cheney Road 402-421-2254 Hours: Mid-March through mid-Oct.Get your competitive juices going in a family-friendly atmosphere with two 18-hole courses; six batting cages, an arcade and a clubhouse with snack bar.

ChAmpiONS FuN CENTEr1555 Yolande Avenue 402-434-7066 www.championsfuncenter.com

Hours: Winter: 3-10pm Mon.-Thurs.; Noon-Midnight Fri.; 10am-Midnight Sat.;1am-10pm Sun.; Summer: 10am-1pm Mon.- Thurs.; 10am-Midnight Fri & Sat.; 11am-11pm Sun.

Champions Fun Center is the place for fun family entertainment! Enjoy our mini golf course, batting cages, water wars, 4-story free fall, go-karts, adventure challenge, 70+ arcade/redemption games, pizza & fun food, open bowling & cosmic bowling featured Thursday through Sunday nights.

Sports a 200 by 85-foot NHL regulation skating rink. Call or visit the website for the open-skating schedules. Public ice skating October-April.

SleddingPioneers Park is a beautiful winter park with a ramp for sledding. Open 7am to sundown in winter. However, when the snow cover is adequate for good sledding, the ramp area is lighted and open for use until 11pm.

Cross Country SkiingLincoln parks offer a great diversity of terrain. Two excellent parks for cross country skiing are Wilderness, 15 miles of tree-lined trails, and Pioneers, with large stands of wooded areas and challenging slopes. Park areas are open 7am to sunset. Because of the danger to turf, no skiing or sledding is allowed on city golf courses.

MotocrossABBOTT SpOrTS COmpLEx L-17600 N. 70th street 402-464-2255

Hours: 3-7pm Mon., Wed.- Fri.;10am-6pm Sat.-Sun.; Closed Tues.

Cost: $20/day

The Abbott Motocross Facility features two motocross tracks. The main track is 1.5 miles longand 30 feet wide. This track features doubles, tabletops, rhythm-sections, rollers and off-camber corners. There is also a mini-track open to riders 9 years and younger that ride 50cc or 65cc motorcycles or ATVs.

Fishing & Water SportsMost of the Salt Valley lakes offer channel catfish, largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, bullhead and carp. State park permit required at state recreation areas (SRA). Fishing permit required at all areas. Fishing licenses required for anyone 16 and older. To verify license fees, call 402-471-0641.

HuntingFor specific dates and fee information call the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission at 402-471-0641.

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Just like the movies!

8431 Cody Dr. Lincoln NE 68512

Near 15th & Yankee Hill

(402) 261(402) 261(402) 261---0440.0440.0440. Hablamos Espaol

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Lincoln CampgroundsLancaster Event Center M-3 4100 N. 84th Street www.lancastereventcenter.com

402-441-6545

200 pad sites.

Lincolns Camp-A-Way H-2 200 Campers Circle (1st & Superior) www.campaway.com

402-476-2282 402-866-719-CAMP

93 full hook-up sites with water, electricity, sewer and cable hook-ups with onsite Wi-Fi access as well as 10 primitive campsites. The facility also has a heated and air-conditioned bathhouse, outdoor pool, indoor hot tub, rec room, convenience store and laundry room. Free weekly activities.

Lincoln Race Course Campground I-3 2400 N. 14th Street402-473-4287

The campgrounds are open April to November and offer 200 full hook-up sites with electric, water, and sewer service, pad parking and space for tents and other self-contained units. Bathroom and showers available.

State Campgrounds Near Lincoln Area402-471-0641 www.ngpc.state.ne.us State permit required at the following State Recreation Areas

Bluestem 2 miles west of Sprague

Branched Oak 4 miles west of Raymond, 3 miles northeast of Malcolm

Conestoga 1 miles north of Denton

Olive Creek 2 miles east & mile south of Kramer

Pawnee Lake 2 miles north & 1 miles west of Emerald

Stagecoach 1 miles south & mile west of Hickman

Wagon Train 2 miles east of Hickman

CampsitesCJS LiNCOLN pAiNTBALL J-41075 N. 33rd Street 402-464-2769 www.cjslincoln.com

Where the fun begins and the paintball never ends.

LASEr QuEST L-46802 P Street 402-465-5522 www.laserquest.com

Hours: Summer: 2-9pm Mon.-Thurs., 2-10pm Fri., Noon-10pm Sat., 1-8pm Sun.; Winter: 6-9pm Wed.-Thurs.; 4-11pm Fri.; noon-11pm Sat.; 1-8pm Sun. Open Monday and Tuesday for group reservations only.

Cost: $8 per game.This laser-zapping adventure offers an exciting 21st Century combination of tag and hide and seek in a multilevel maze and swirling fog. Laser Questers use completely safe red laser beams to score points by tagging the targets on their opponents equipment. Upon completion, each player receives a computer printout of his or her score. Fun for all ages. Located in East Park Plaza Shopping Mall.

LiNCOLN LASEr TAg i-26600 N. 27th Street 402-476-4824 www.lincolnlasertag.com

This fun, family-friendly facility has a dual-level arena with multiple types of games that are enjoyable for all ages. Play an array of video games to win tickets that can be redeemed for prizes. A snack bar is also available. Check their website for hours, rates and specials. Let the game begin.

LOST iN FuN i-78431 Cody Drive (Yankee Hill Road & 15th Street)402-261-0440 www.lostinfun.com

Hours: 10am-9pm Mon.-Thurs.; 10am-9:30pm Fri.-Sat.; 11am-8pm Sun.

Come play and get Lost in Fun with us! We have playsets, inflatable jumpers, outer space foam pit, basketball, video games, toddler area and snack bar. Fun for all ages. Party rooms available.

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Campsites Astronomy programs are offered on Sat. evenings (call ahead for schedule); telescope viewing when weather permits.

TrailsLincolns extensive trail system has been recognized as some of the best in the nation. More than 128 miles of trails are available for walking, hiking, running, biking and rollerblading. Most are paved.

The Lower Platte South Natural Resources District has a limestone trail along Salt Creek, from Calvert Street to Rosa Parks Way. The NRD also maintains MoPac East, east of 84th Street.

Pioneers Park and the trails around the Nature Center attract naturalists.

Trails throughout the seven-mile-long Wilderness Park also are popular for viewing birds, deer and other wildlife.

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Astronomy & Space ShowsmuELLEr pLANETArium 7 CC-2Located in the University of Nebraska State Museum, just south of 14th & Vine streets402-472-2641 http://www.spacelaser.com

Cost: $8 adults, $5.50 children 5-18, $2.50 kids 4 and under (includes museum admission); Family rates available.

Planetarium full-dome experiences run Saturday and Sunday afternoons and Thursday evenings in winter and Tuesdays through Sundays in summer. During UNL home football Saturdays, no shows will be playing. See website for individual schedules and family rates.

hyDE mEmOriAL OBSErvATOry L-5Holmes Park (South entrance) 402-441-7094 402-441-7895 www.hydeobservatory.info/

Cost: Free.

TreatsIVANNA CONE

Ivanna Cone opened in October 1997. It is a one of a kind, family-owned

small business that operates out of the historic Creamery Building In Lincolns

Historic Haymarket district. Ivanna Cone is a passion for those who stand

behind the counter. Each of their customers is given an old- fashioned quality treat of ice cream and service.

They are incredibly proud to be a part of an individual, unique and fun business committed to making and serving super premium ice cream.

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DowntownBiLLyS rESTAurANT CC-4Exciting cuisine served in an historic residence

1301 H Street 402-474-0084 www.billysrestaurant.com

Hours: 11am-2pm Mon.-Fri. and 5-10pm Mon.-Sat.Named after William Jennings Bryan, Billys Restaurant offers an exceptional dining experience in an historic setting. Built in 1887, the Noble-Dawes House gives a fascinating glimpse into a grand era in U.S. history. Entre specialties include steak, lamb, duck, seafood and delicious vegetarian dishes accompanied by wine and spirits.

BLuE OrChiD BB-3Lincolns Thai Restaurant

129 N. 10th Street 402-742-7250Hours: Lunch-11:30am-2pm Mon.-Sat.; Dinner- 5-9:30pm Sun.-Thurs.; 5-10pm Fri.-Sat.

Beautiful food presentation, excellent tasting food and great service is what awaits you at the Blue Orchid. It is located in the Grand Manse in downtown Lincoln.

grEEN gATEAu BB-3English Country Inn Atmosphere

330 S. 10th Street 402-477-0330 www.greengateau.com

Hours: 11am-2pm and 5-9pm Mon.-Fri.; 8am-9pm Sat.; 8am-3pm Sun.

Locally owned full service restaurant for 19 years featuring American contemporary cuisine. They proudly serve 70-day aged beef, fresh seafood and pasta as well as giant entree salads and signature sandwiches. Treat yourself to our homemade desserts and our 2011 Wine Spectator award-winning wine and liquor menu. Lincolns best brunch served every weekend. Discover casual dining at its finest. Reservations accepted.

LAZZAriS CC-3A little bit of New York in Nebraska

1434 O Street 402-475-5556 www.lazzarispizzalincoln.com

Hours: 11am-1:30am Mon.-Sat. Closed - SundayAuthentic New York style pizza, pasta and calzones.

miSTyS rESTAurANT & LOuNgE BB-3Great steak, prime rib and handcrafted ales

200 N. 11th Street 402-476-7766 www.mistyslincoln.com

Hours: 11am-10pm Mon-Thurs., 11am-Midnight Fri.-Sat., 5:30-9pm Sun.

For over forty years Mistys in Historic Havelock has been Lincolns favorite place for steaks and prime rib. In 2003, Mistys downtown opened adding quality hand-crafted ales to their fine menu. Top quality products and excellent service are the driving force behind this Lincoln landmark.

ruBy & COrDELiAS FiNE TEA rOOm i-5Enjoy a real tea experience

1204 Peach Street 402-430-6777

Hours: 11am-2pm Wed.-Sat. Reservations requested.

Full tea is served set in a restored 100-year-old home with tin ceilings and leaded glass windows. Food served on Depression Glass or antique dishes. Visit them on Facebook.

ShEr-E-puNJAB CC-3One of the best in Shahi Indian cuisine

1601 Q Street 402-477-3090

Hours: Lunch: 11:30am-2pm Mon.-Sat.; Brunch: 11:30am-3pm Sun.; Dinner: 5:30-9:30pm Mon.-Thurs., 5:30-10:30pm Fri.-Sat.

Serve northern Indian shahi cuisine mild to hot. Whether its simple bread or their fabulous Tikka Chicken Masala, enjoy your favorite Indian dishes with a taste and freshness that cant be beat.

TiCOS CC-3Your window to Mexico

317 S. 17th Street 402-475-1048 www.ticosoflincoln.com

Located downtown, Ticos has been serving Lincolns finest Mexican food for over 30 years. Enjoy entrees such as the Ticoritto, Chimichango and Chile Rellenos. Try the famous margaritas or select a beverage from the full bar. Take-out, catering and private party room available.

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Historic HaymarketBuZZArD BiLLyS BB-3Authentic Made from Scratch Cajun Cuisine

247 N. 8th Street, Suite 101 402-475-8822 www.buzzardbillys.com

Hours: Apr.-Oct. - 11am-10pm Sun.-Wed.; 11am-11pm Thurs.-Sat. Hours: Oct.-Apr. 11am-9pm Sun.-Mon.; 11am-10pm Tues.-Thurs.: 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.

Located in Lincolns Historic Haymarket, Buzzard Billys specializes in Cajun and Creole specialties, serving up alligator, Jambalaya, Gumbo and many southern recipes. They also feature Nebraska steaks and Buffalo meat, as well as seafood, chicken, pastas, salads and sandwiches. Try the ultra-cool, ultra-retro martini lounge in the basement, the Starlite Lounge.

ivANNA CONE BB-3Ice cream like your mom made

701 P Street 402-477-7473 www.ivannacone.com

Hours: Noon-10:30pm Mon.-Thurs.; Noon-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 1-10pm Sun. (Hours limited Fall/Winter)

Lincolns one and only old-fashioned ice cream parlor and soda fountain features super premium homemade ice cream and desserts.

JTk rESTAurANT BB-3French Bistro in the Haymarket

201 N. 7th Street 402-435-0161 www.jtkrestaurant.com

Hours: Mon.-Sat. starting at 5pm

Located in the Haymarket in the historic Lincoln Station, JTK offers diners a distinctive ambiance. The menu reflects French Bistro foundations while focusing on the use of superior quality ingredients and refined culinary techniques.

LAZLOS BrEWEry & griLL hAymArkET BB-3Great food and hometown brew

710 P Street 402-434-5636 Take Out: 402-434-5637 www.lazlosbreweryandgrill.com

Hours: Serving Lunch and Dinner, 7 days a weekThis Lincoln landmark features casual dining and creative comfort foods grilled over a live hickory fire, award-winning house-brewed ales, childrens menu, happy hour specials, private dining options for parties and meetings. Downtown Lincolns premier dining spot in the Historic Haymarket.

mAggiES vEgETAriAN CAFE BB-3Yummy vegan and vegetarian selections

311 N. 8th Street 402-477-3959 www.maggiesvegetarian.com

Hours: 8am-3pm Mon.-Sat.Continental breakfast includes made-from-scratch organic vegan muffins, scones, local, organic egg breakfast burritos, organic banana peanut butter smoothies and more. Daily lunch specials feature a variety of organic vegan/vegetarian sandwich wraps, frittata, pizza, southwest casserole, salads and soups all made with local, heirloom and organic produce.

DINING 36 www.Lincoln.org 800.423.2812 37 DINING

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ThE OvEN BB-3Lincolns premier Indian restaurant

201 N. 8th Street 402-475-6118 www.theoven-lincoln.com

Hours: 11:30am-2pm Mon.-Sat.; 5:30-9:30pm Sun.-Thurs.; 5:30-10:30pm Fri.-Sat.

This Lincoln favorite serves up northern Indian cuisine. Their menu includes seafood, lamb and lots of vegetables. Be entertained by live music Sunday and Thursday.

viNCENZOS riSTOrANTE BB-3One of Nebraskas best Italian restaurants

808 P Street 402-435-3889 www.vincenzos-ne.com

Hours: Lunch, 11am-2pm Mon.-Fri.; Dinner starting at 5pm daily

Delectable pastas, chicken, veal, steaks and seafood.

NorthSpikES BEACh BAr & griLLE i-3Lincolns largest selection of frozen drinks & Margaritas

2300 Judson Street 402-477-1175 www.spikesbbg.com

Hours: 11am-1am Mon.-Sat.; noon-1am Sun.Choose from the Big Kahuna Nachos to any of the specialty pizzas or go lighter with fresh salads or gourmet wraps. Other features include 12 lighted outdoor and 4 indoor volleyball courts, beer garden, 30 TVs, billiards, darts and an overall great family atmosphere.

ThE STEAk hOuSE J-3Lincolns landmark steak house for over 60 years

3441 Adams Street 402-466-2472 www.thesteakhouselincoln.com

Hours: Lunch: 11am-1:30pm Mon.; 11am-2pm Tues.-Fri., Dinner: nightly starting at 5pm

Lincolns Landmark steak house since 1949, serving 21-day naturally aged Midwestern beef, grilled to perfection. The menu also includes seafood, chicken, pasta and pork entrees.

in 1932, Weavers potato chips were cooked in kettles on the stove in Ed

and phyllis Weavers kitchen in Lincoln. They first named their

snack Weaver Brownie vitamin Chips and then Weaver potato Wafers.

miSTyS rESTAurANT & LOuNgE k-3Steak and prime rib cooked to perfection

6235 Havelock Avenue 402-466-8424 www.mistyslincoln.com

Hours: 11am-10pm Mon-Thurs.; 11am-11pm Fri.-Sat.; 4pm-10pm Sun.

For over forty years Mistys in Historic Havelock has been Lincolns favorite place for steaks and prime rib. Top quality products and excellent service are the driving force behind this Lincoln landmark. Banquet space and on-site catering are available.

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2012 Lincoln Official Visitors Guide