Population:

Metro area 250,000+

Time Zone:

Lincoln is in the Central Time Zone
(Western Nebraska is in the Mountain Time Zone)

Climate:

Summer afternoons in Lincoln can get a little warm, with temperatures reaching the upper 80s and into the low 90s. Evenings cool into the 60s, offering some respite from the heat. Spring and fall are mild, with temperatures in the 50s and 60s during the day and cooling a bit in the evenings. Winter brings daytime highs in the 30s and a few inches of snowfall monthly between November and March. Lows bottom out in the teens.

Airport:

Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK)
2400 West Adams Street
Lincoln, NE 68524
402-458-2480

Rail:

Amtrak
800-USA-RAIL

Bus:

Greyhound
800-231-2222

Getting Around Lincoln:

Star Tran
Public Bus
402-476-1234

Taxis:

Yellow Cabs
402-477-4111

Capital Cab
402-477-6074

Dining:

FireWorks Restaurant
5750 South 86th Drive
Lincoln, NE 68526
402-434-5644

This casual indoor/outdoor dining experience features a wood-fired grill, wood-fired rotisserie and a wood-fired oven. Have one of their many great house-brewed ales.

The Parthenon
5500 South 56th Street
Lincoln, NE 68516
402-423-2222

Greek food at its finest serving scrumptious gyros, mousaka, vegetarian entrees, seafood and steaks, boast an extensive wine list and a mouth watering array of desserts.

Green Gateau Cafe
330 South 10th Street
Lincoln, NE 68508
402-477-0330

A Lincoln favorite the Green Gateau serves a variety of tasty American and Continental cuisine in a unique European atmosphere.

Lazlo’s Brewery & Grill
710 North 7th
Lincoln, NE 68508
402-434-5636

Choose from a variety of tantalizing menu items prepared on the hickory fired grill and sip on one of the many house-brewed ales.

Bunkers
8901 Augusta Drive
Lincoln, NE 68526
402-488-8838

Don’t miss a second of the big game while you delight in one of the great menu items, lounge in the beer garden, or play a game of pool.

Nightlife:

The Starlite Lounge
247 North 8th
Lincoln, NE 68508
402-477-1175

Have a drink and relax at this 1960’s Atomic Era Cocktail Lounge. Offering an extensive assortment of premium spirits, wine, and martini specialties.

Mary’s Place
1920 West O Street
Lincoln, NE 68528
402-434-3335

Kick up your heals and let loose with 70’s, 80’s, & 90’s dance music featuring live rock bands on Friday and Saturday, pool tables, dart machines, video golf, and more!

Pla Mor Ballroom
6600 West O Street
Lincoln, NE 68528
402-475-4030

This Ballroom offers Big Band Wednesday’s, Swinging Thursdays and live country music on Sundays.

The Cellar
6913 O Street
Lincoln, NE 68510
402-488-2002

Sing your favorite tune and show off your talent on karaoke night!

Zoo Bar
136 North 14th Street
Lincoln, NE 68508
402-435-8754

Nationally recognized this nightspot features awesome live music at least six nights a week – blues, rock, jazz, reggae, and bluegrass!

Libations, too…
5310 South 56th Street #1
Lincoln, NE 68516
402-420-6494

Sip on one of more than 50 martini choices or one of the other 100 drink selections while you get wired with free internet access, play dominos, cards, cribbage, checkers, backgammon or chess.