Within roughly 2 miles, numerous parks, trails and businesses are packed in between UNL's city and east campuses. And there are multiple routes you can take to get from one campus to the other. Whether you're traveling by foot, bike, or car, check out these places you'll discover along the way.
Billy Wolff Trail to John Dietrich Trail
Lintel Park
21st and Holdrege St
Lintel Park offers trails for bikers, walkers and runners and a shaded gazebo picnic area.
Pentzer Park
N 27th & Potter St
Pentzer Park features a basketball court, hiker/biker trail, picnic tables and Pentzer Park Field, which is the perfect spot for outdoor games.
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Vine St to 27th St to Holdrege St
Banhwich Café
940 N. 26th St, Suite 201
Banhwich Café specializes in over 17 styles of sandwiches, including Vietnamese, Korean, Chinese and Thai inspired creations.
Tiru Ethiopian
2630 Orchard St #3
This restaurant offers authentic Ethiopian cuisine with different spices and flavors and features 'Tibs,' where you can pick from lamb, beef or chicken cooked with onions, jalapeños and fresh tomato. Vegetarian and vegan options are also offered.
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Mopac Trail
27th St Hearth
Installed in 2012, by artist Michael Morgan and University of Nebraska-Lincoln graduate student Matt Blache, the 27th Street Hearth stands 14 feet tall near the Elaine Hammer Bridge on the Mopac Trail.
Peter Pan Park
32nd & W
Seated along the Mopac Trail, Peter Pan features a skate park, tennis and sand volleyball courts, and a picnic table area.
Cultiva
3535 Holdrege St #130
This coffee roastery offers a variety of brunch options along with caffeinated beverages and espresso bar. Some of their popular food items features the 'Brekkie Bowl' with roasted potatoes, roasted red peppers, chipotle crema sauce topped with a fried egg, and the 'Parisian Crepe' topped with sliced banana, Nutella, and dusted with powder sugar.
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Y St to 33rd St
Reactor Coffee
2124 Y St #102
This student-operated coffee shop offers a variety of coffee drinks (hot or iced), and even includes their own recommendations of creative drinks such as their 'Cinnamon Roll Latte' or 'Salted Nut Roll.'
Vung Tau Pho Grill
2708 Y St
Try some authentic Vietnamese food and deli where they serve the popular Vietnamese dish Pho, a soup that consists of broth, rice noodles, spices, and anything else you wish to add.
International Quilt Museum
1523 N 33rd St
This museum has the world's largest publicly held quilt collection, representing over 60 countries.
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Billy Wolff Trail to Q St to 27th St
Trago Park
N 22nd & U St
This 8.05 acre park not only has trails for bikers, walkers and runners, but also a spray park to cool off on warm days and The Rolling Donut public art piece.
The Hub Café
250 N 21st St, Suite 3
The Hub Café sources its food from 20+ local area farms and is committed to serving the best, fresh breakfast, brunch and lunch.
Lobo’s City Mex Market
340 N 27th St
This specialized market offers grocery items from more than 12 countries all over Latin America.
Misky Bakery
505 N 27th St
This artisan Latino bakery is staffed by women baking delectable, cultural treats and pastries for all to enjoy. Try any of their famous sweet breads, or sample a specialty cookie or dessert-in-a-cup.