Staying in Lincoln for the summer? If you're looking for something to do, ISSO International Event Coordinator (IEC) Wijdan Almamari has suggestions for activities and events to keep you occupied! Click on the links below for more details.
Museums
Dive into world-class art, thrilling history, and mind-blowing science by visiting museums in Lincoln.
Sheldon Museum of Art
National Museum of Roller Skating
International Quilt Museum
University of Nebraska State Museum (Morill Hall)
Midwestern African Museum of Art
Nebraska History Museum
Larsen Tractor Museum
Great Plains Art Museum
Speedway Motors
Museum of American Speed
Activities
Looking for a new hobby? Check out these activities by yourself or with a friend!
Prehistoric Putt
Adventure Golf Center
Wax Buffalo
Of The Earth — Floral Design
Paint Yourself Silly
Grazing Gouda
Makit Takit
Buff City Soap
Breslow Hockey Center (open skating)
Sun Valley Lanes (bowling)
Craft Axe Throwing
Mana Games
Lincoln Children’s Zoo
Husker Bowling Center
Urban Air Adventure Park
Cj’s Paintball Park
Escape Lincoln
Comedy Loft
Robber’s Cave Tours
Coffee Shops
Treat yourself while enjoying the unique vibes of Lincoln’s coffee shops. Yes, there are a variety of them!
Cultiva
Taqueria El Rey
Tina’s Café
The Mill
Hub Café
The Rabbit Hole Bakery
Crescent Moon
Indigo Bridge Books & Cafe
Stories Coffee Company in UBT
Global Cuisine
Who said you have to travel to experience the food? Expand your global palette with these cuisines in Lincoln.
Fortune
Pita & Naan
Tia Lety’s
Pho Nguyenn
Rodizio Grill
The Oven
Tiru
Itsumo Ramen
El Chaparro
Hiro 88
Blue Sushi Sake Grill
Momo Pizzeria and Ristorante
Desserts/Pastries
Here are more options for those with a sweet tooth!
Ivanna Cone
Goldenrod Pastries
Butterfly Bakery
Hurts Donuts
Music
Make unforgettable summer memories exploring Lincoln’s summer music scene!
Jazz in June
Telegraph Concert Series
Star City Pride Festival
Juneteenth Celebrations
Hub and Soul
Bourbon Theater
Screamers
Pinewood Bowl Theater
Pinnacle Bank Arena
Lied Center for Performing Arts
Pla Mor Ballroom
Movies
Use your student discount at local movie theatres!
The Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center ($5 for UNL students)
The Marcus Lincoln Grand Cinema (student discounts on Tuesday, Thursday)
Marcus East Park Cinema
Marcus South Pointe Cinema
Parks
Spend time outdoors. Go on a picnic, swim in a lake, hike a trail, or even camp overnight. There are plenty of activities to enjoy here!
Holmes Lake
Antelope Park
Wilderness Park
Frank Shoemaker Marsh
Pioneers Park
Sunken Gardens
MoPac Trail
Rock Island Trail
Outdoor Adventure Center
East Campus Discovery days & Farmer’s Market
Shopping
Discover the best shopping spots in town! Explore our curated list of top places to find unique deals and hidden gems.
From Nebraska Gift Shop
Threads Footloose & Fancy
Trade-a-Tape Comic Center
A Novel Idea Bookstore
Precision Skateboards
Francie & Finch
Timeless Treasure Antique
Ruby Begonia's
Exclusive Hype
Roots Music Shop
Gateway Mall
Great Plains Vintage
Prelude
Sightseeing
Explore these sites and learn more about the history of your new home!
Saint Mary's Catholic Church
Nebraska State Holocaust Memorial
Veterans Memorial Garden
Lancaster Block
Old City Hall
State of Nebraska Capital Building
Union Plaza Head Sculpture
Architecture Hall