Do, Eat & Stay KEY: See & Do Eat Stay Deer Springs Winery 16255 Adams St . Located in a peaceful country setting just northeast of Lincoln. Wine-tasting room inhabits the original 1876 homestead, which has been renovated to reflect the charm of the original structure while providing contemporary comfort and an atmosphere of country elegance. Sample wines made on site from Nebraska-grown grapes, enjoy locally made breads and cheeses, or visit the gift shop. Open Wed -Sat, noon -9 pm; Sun, 1-6 pm. (402) 327-8738 Frank H. Woods Telephone Pioneer Museum 2047 M St . Replicas of Alexander Graham Bell’s original designs. Early operator switchboards, wall phones and candlesticks adorn the museum. A 1929 Chevrolet telephone, complete with tools, occupies a special place. Old phones to new, there’s something for everyone. Sun, 1-4 pm; or by appt. Closed major holidays. Donation. Green Gateau 330 S 10th St., Ste. 110 An upper-scale neighborhood restaurant that has been in operation for more than 24 years in the heart of downtown Lincoln. The design of our restaurant is inspired by European country inns with paintings from Italy, England, France and Germany. We have combined this atmosphere with French-influenced contemporary American cuisine to create a cozy, inviting feeling with delicious flavors. (402) 436-4640 home.windstream.net/museum deerspringswinery.com From Nebraska Gift Shop Wine Tastings 803 Q St. Taste wines from the largest winery in Nebraska, James Arthur Vineyards, at the authentic Grain Bin Bar and shop for Nebraska souvenirs. Open Mon -Fri, 10 am -9 pm; Sat (Dec -Apr), 10 am -9 pm & Sat (May -Nov), 9 am -9 pm; Sun, noon -6 pm. Six wine tastings for $5 (+tax). 402) 477-0330 greengateau.com Dish 1100 O St . Continental American cuisine. Classic cocktails. Unmatched service. (402) 475-9475 dishdowntown.com Hampton Inn & Suites -Lincoln Northeast I-80 7343 Husker Cir. Our Hampton Inn hotel is ideally situated for access to I-80 and is just five miles from downtown Lincoln. This comfortable hotel in northeast Lincoln offers great amenities in clean, comfortable and modern surroundings. Start your day right with Hampton’s free hot breakfast; after a long day, retire to a clean and fresh Hampton bed; re-energize in the fitness center, or relax in our pool. (402) 435-4600 Econo Lodge 1140 W. Cornhusker Hwy . Wireless internet access, refrigerator, microwave, coffee makers and ironing boards in room. (402) 475-4511 (402) 476-2455 fromne.com Graduate Lincoln 141 North 9th St. Graduate Lincoln is a 16-story, 231-room located in the Haymarket District in downtown Lincoln. Graduate Lincoln infuses the city’s unique sense of style into each detail while playfully paying homage to Nebraska’s vast parklands and grand landscapes. Graduate Hotels are created for travelers who seek memory-making journeys, and are part of a well-curated, thoughtfully crafted collection of hotels that reside in the most dynamic, university-anchored cities across the country. (402) 475-4011 choicehotels.com/nebraska/lincoln/econo-lodge-hotels/ne081?source=lb lincolnnortheasti80suites.hamptoninn.com Embassy Suites Hotel & Conference Center 1040 P St . Spending the night in our luxurious hotel accommodations is an experience we want our guests to remember. That’s why we provide the very best of hotel services & amenities in order to make your stay in Lincoln as pleasurable as possible. (402) 474-1111 Hampton Inn Lincoln Airport 1055 W. Bond St . Located just 5 minutes from Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK), the Hampton Inn Lincoln Airport hotel offers guests fantastic connectivity throughout the area via nearby major highways, including I-80. Situated in a dynamic commercial area, we are within easy reach of several companies and area businesses. Our comfortable Lincoln Airport hotel is also close to Memorial Stadium, Pinnacle Bank Arena and Historic Haymarket in downtown Lincoln. All rooms include free WiFi, complimentary hot breakfast and free parking. (402) 474-6465 embassysuites3.hilton.com/en/hotels/nebraska/ embassy-suites-lincoln-LNKESES/index.html graduatehotels.com/lincoln/hotel/?gcl id=COf81aegwdYCFcVLDQodutMBzw Empyrean Brewing Co. 729 Q St . Empyrean Brewing Co. is the oldest brewery in Nebraska. Grab a free sample of beer anytime next door inside Lazlo’s Brewery & Grill, or join us for one of our free brewery tour/beer school held the first non-holiday Mon of each month starting at 7 pm (no tour in Dec). (402) 434-5960 Granite City Food & Brewery 6150 O St . A polished casual-dining restaurant with an on-site brewery. Patented brewing process offers unique styles and flavors. Known for flavorful, made-from-scratch menu items. Open Mon -Thu, 11 am -midnight; Fri -Sat, 11 am -1 am; Sun, 10 am -10 pm. (402) 466-1910 lincolnairport.hamptoninn.com Hampton Inn South -Heritage Park 5922 Vandervoort Dr. Located in southeast Lincoln, the hotel is in close proximity to many dining, shopping and entertainment venues. Your stay includes complimentary hot breakfast buffet, free WiFi, indoor pool, fitness center and complimentary parking. (402) 420-7800 empyreanbrewingco.com gcfb.net Fairfield Inn & Suites Lincoln Airport 1000 West Bond St . We are located near I-80, Lincoln Airport (LNK), many of Lincoln’s most popular attractions: Memorial Stadium, home of the Huskers, The University of Nebraska, Pinnacle Bank Arena, Hawks field at Haymarket Park, Eagle Raceway. If you are visiting Lincoln for business, a Cornhusker sporting event or just traveling through, you will enjoy our sophisticated rooms. Enjoy access to our free WiFi, indoor pool, fitness center and outdoor patio. We offer expanded complimentary breakfast including gluten-free options. (402) 413-9003 Great Plains Art Museum 1155 Q St . The Great Plains Art Museum exhibits art that interprets the history, culture, environment and creative spirit of the Great Plains of North America. The museum’s collection features art of the American West and Native American art consisting of bronze sculptures, paintings, drawings and more. Key artists in the collection include Albert Bierstadt, William de la Montagne Cary, William Henry Jackson and Juane Quick-to-See Smith. The museum is open Tues -Sat, 10 am -5 pm, and is closed university holidays and between exhibitions. Free (402) 472-6220 lincolnsouthheritagepark.hamptoninn.com HF Crave 2801 Pine Lake, Ste. W At HF Crave, we believe better burgers begin with better burger. Featuring Hollenbeck Farms all-natural beef. Our burgers are topped with fresh, local ingredients and served on a Brioche bun from LeQuartie Backery. Stop in and taste the difference for yourself. You can also pick up Hollenbeck Farms retail meat or select gift packages. (402) 423-2728 marriott.com/lnkno unl.edu/plains/great-plains-art-museum FireWorks Restaurant 5750 S 86th Dr. FireWork’s menu features the unrivaled simplicity and beauty of the many primal flavors created over a wood fire, keeping the tradition of from-scratch recipes and house-brewed beer. We offer unique twists on familiar dishes likes pizza, fish, sandwiches, salads, chicken and steak. (402) 434-5644 hfcrave.com fireworksrestaurant.com VisitNebraska.com 73