John & Yvonne
Things To Do
Sunken Gardens
The Sunken Gardens was constructed during the winter of 1930-31 in Lincoln, Nebraska. It is the only garden in Nebraska listed in the National Geographic Guide to Public Gardens 300 Best Gardens to Visit in the United States and Canada. Wikipedia
Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center
Spring Creek Prairie Audubon Center is an 850-acre tallgrass prairie nature preserve located southwest of Lincoln, Nebraska near Denton. Established in 1998, it is home to 222 bird species, 30 mammal species, 53 butterfly species, 35, dragonfly/damselfly species, and over 370 plants. It is a beautiful place to walk in October.
Nebraska State Capital
The Nebraska State Capitol is the seat of government for the U.S. state of Nebraska and is located in downtown Lincoln. Designed by New York architect Bertram Grosvenor Goodhue in 1920, it was constructed of Indiana limestone from 1922 to 1932. The tallest building in Lincoln by code with the best views from atop the observation deck.
Wyuka Cemetary
Wyuka Cemetery, a nationally recognized historic cemetery, has been a vital living part of Lincoln’s history since its founding. With its rolling hills, shady trees, sparkling pond and spectacular plantings, Wyuka Cemetery is considered one of the most magnificent examples of landscape architecture and design in Nebraska. In addition, it is literally a museum without walls featuring statuary art and monumental architecture, historical tributes to Lincoln families, civil war veterans and ordinary citizens. This is where the chapel and stables are located and is one of our favorite places to walk.....especially in October.
Holmes Lake Park
Holmes Lake Park is a 110-acre reservoir built by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for flood control purposes and recreation in 1962. The dam looks east across the lake giving gorgeous views of sunrise and a walking trail traces the shore past water fowl habitat, lotus ponds and park lands.
Railyard in Downtown Lincoln
The Railyard on Canopy Street is Lincoln, Nebraska’s premier entertainment district located across the street from the Pinnacle Bank Arena. This vibrant venue features 13+ restaurants & bars, live entertainment, a public market. There are many places to eat, get home batched ice cream and stroll.
Pioneer Park
668 acres of tallgrass prairie, woodlands, wetlands and a stream. Since 1963 the Nature Center has served the Lincoln area as an environmental education center and wildlife sanctuary. Eight miles of hiking trails wind through various habitats and take visitors past non-releasable raptor exhibits and a small herd of bison.
Sheldon Museum of Art
Sheldon Museum of Art's landmark Philip Johnson–designed building houses the collections of the Sheldon Art Association, founded in 1888, and the University of Nebraska. Together, the collections include nearly 13,000 artworks in diverse media. The museum's comprehensive collection of American art includes prominent holdings of 19th-century landscape and still life, American impressionism, early modernism, geometric abstraction, abstract expressionism, pop, minimalism and contemporary art.
Union Plaza
Union Plaza is a three-block urban park located north of "O" Street between 21st and 22nd Streets that is a part of the Antelope Valley flood and roadway project. The six-acre park includes four water features, a festival space, new trail connection, artwork, children's play area, pond plaza, outdoor plaza seating, a scenic overlook and an outdoor amphitheater. It is a beautiful place to walk and people watch with views back to downtown and the State Capital.