Nebraska State Capitol
The Nebraska State Capitol, constructed between the years of 1922 and 1932, stands a towering 400 feet tall. The building includes four interior courtyards and an observation deck; guests are permitted to explore both areas. Tours of the capitol are offered throughout the year - each tour lasts about 30 minutes in duration.
The Nebraska State Capitol, the product of a nationwide design competition won by New York Architect Bertram Grosvenor Goodhue in 1920, is described as the nation's first truly vernacular State Capitol. The present building, the third to be erected on this site, was the nation's first statehouse design to radically depart from the prototypical form of the nation's Capitol and to use an office tower. Constructed in four phases over ten years from 1922-1932, the building, with furnishings and landscaping, was completed at a cost just under the $10 million budget and was paid for when finished. To decorate the building, Bertram Goodhue selected Lee Lawrie, sculptor; Hildreth Meiere, tile and mosaic designer; and Hartley B. Alexander, thematic consultant for inscription and symbolism.
The Historic Haymarket
also hearkens back to Lincoln's pioneer days. Its unique galleries, shops, and restaurants are a great part of Lincoln life. The State Capitol building is incredibly ornate and offers lessons in the history and culture of the plains. The 76,000-seat Memorial Stadium at the northern end of campus on Vine Street, is where the "Big Red" Cornhuskers chalk up an amazing number of wins against their opponents.
All the Visitors to Lincoln will be pleasantly surprised by the variety and extent of the cultural offerings. Lincoln still has that endearing small town feel, but is at the same time an up and coming city in the heartland of America
Frank H. Woods Telephone Pioneer Museum
Feast your eyes on a telephone collection like no other with colorful “art deco” telephones of the 50’s and 60’s, replicas of Alexander Graham Bell’s original phones, and other wonderful wooden wall and candlestick phones.
Antelope Park and Sunken Gardens
Antelope Park is home to fabulous rose gardens, two alluring fountains, picturesque statues, Folsom’s Children ‘s Zoo, an eventful recreation center, a golf course, trail system, tempting tennis courts, a swimming pool several playground areas.
Lincoln Children's Zoo
This attraction was opened in 1965 and is a private, non-profit entity. The Lincoln Children's Zoo is committed to animal conservation, community education and meeting the diverse needs of various community members and groups. It currently has 300 animals and the botanical garden has over 400 species of plants to enjoy. The zoo is dedicated to helping preserve animals that are threatened, endangered and currently part of a species survival program.The zoo is open from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. On Wild Wednesdays during the summer months, it is open until 8:00 p.m.
