Highlands, NE
Lincoln
Popular places to visit
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Take a campus tour or just explore the area of University of Nebraska-Lincoln, during your travels in Lincoln. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Memorial Stadium
Catch an event at Memorial Stadium during your trip to Lincoln. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Highlands Hotel Deals
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lincoln Airport by IHG
Comfortable & clean! Also didn’t know we could leave our vehicle there, so that was a great surprise
Reviewed on Feb 27, 2026
Fairfield Inn & Suites Lincoln Airport
Easy parking and check in. Very polite people. Room was everything one would want. Left too early for the breakfast, but it sounded good.
Reviewed on Feb 14, 2026
Wingate by Wyndham Lincoln Airport East I-80
The only way to not be disappointed when you stay here is to go in with low expectations. Expect there to be no water pressure. Expect mold and hair in the bathroom. Expect cold eggs and sausage for breakfast. If you go in with these expectations, you won't be disappointed.
Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026
Horizon Inn Motel
We chose this hotel based on the 8.5 rating. I have NO idea who is rating this hotel well. The hotel is very tired. Needs to be remodeled. The rooms just need to be refreshed. The beds were really hard. My granddaughter said "these are the hardest beds I ever felt". The evening clerk was courteous ...
Reviewed on Feb 21, 2026
Hampton Inn Lincoln Airport
Clean room
Reviewed on Mar 3, 2026
Americas Best Value Inn Lincoln Airport
The door stuck closed you basically had to pry it open, the tv didn’t work even after I called the front desk twice and went down in person as well, the fridge smelled like mold, the shower head was barely hanging on it was unusable, the whole place smelled like stale cigarettes and was really sketchy. ...
Reviewed on Feb 27, 2026
Other neighborhoods around Highlands
West Lincoln
Though West Lincoln might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Capitol Beach Lake and Haymarket Park.
Belmont
When in Belmont, you can plan a visit to Bob Devaney Sports Center and Haymarket Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
North Hills
Though North Hills might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Links at Lincoln and Fallbrook Town Center.
Prairie Ridge
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Prairie Ridge and surrounding area, you can visit Links at Lincoln and Bob Devaney Sports Center.
Stone Bridge Creek
Stone Bridge Creek might not have many top sights, but Links at Lincoln and Arbor Lake Park are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Bicentennial Estates
While Bicentennial Estates isn't home to many top sights, Links at Lincoln and Bob Devaney Sports Center are some notable places to visit nearby.
