40th and A Travel Guide
Lincoln
Visit 40th and A
Popular places to visit
Lincoln Children's Zoo
Take a ride on a historic train and learn about the animals in your backyard and beyond at this downtown zoo, tailored for curious kids.
Nebraska State Capitol
Tour Lincoln’s gleaming art deco Capitol building to learn about the architecture and local legislature of the Tower on the Plains.
Sunken Gardens
Participate in the planting events and go to the intriguing gardening talks in this active and welcoming set of gardens.
International Quilt Study Center
Browse the eclectic displays and chat with docents in this museum and study center containing one of the world’s largest quilt collections.
Sheldon Museum of Art
Stroll through the marvelous sculpture garden and admire the contemporary and abstract art in this museum on the university campus.
National Museum of Roller Skating
You can spend time exploring the galleries in National Museum of Roller Skating during your trip to Lincoln. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Things to do
Top hotels in 40th and A
Graduate by Hilton Lincoln
Let me sleep in
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Hyatt Place Lincoln / Downtown - Haymarket
Clean room nice staff comfy bed
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
New Victorian Suites
The room was great. Staff members were very pleasant. Rate was amazing. My partner said it was his favorite place we've stayed so far. Will definitely stay again when we go back to Lincoln.
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
The Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel
Good bar service
Reviewed on 21 Dec 2025
Best Western Plus Lincoln Inn & Suites
Very clean place! Great breakfast, very spacious and close to a lot of food places. Definitely would stay again!!
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Annabell Gardens
Perfect hotel experience. What a wonderful place to stop with family and pets.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around 40th and A
Antelope Park
While Antelope Park may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Lincoln Children's Zoo and Sunken Gardens.
Near South
While visiting Near South, you might make a stop by sights like Sunken Gardens and Museum of Nebraska History.
East Campus
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in East Campus and surrounding area, you can visit International Quilt Study Center and Gateway Mall.
College View
College View might not have many top sights, but Lincoln Children's Zoo and Sunken Gardens are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Downtown Lincoln
Downtown Lincoln is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Lied Center or Lincoln Children's Museum.
Bethany
While Bethany isn't home to many top sights, Gateway Mall and International Quilt Study Center are some notable places to visit nearby.
