Things To Do
Sunken Gardens
Sunken Gardens, one of the most beautiful gardens in Lincoln, was built in the year 1930. Formerly a neighborhood dump site, this FDR-era New Deal project created jobs for Nebraskans and helped bring the community out of the great depression. Now, the garden is rejuvinating place to wander. Home to two Lily Ponds and a cascading waterfall, the enchanting and peaceful 1.5 acer garden blooms all summer long. Admission is free, and all are welcome.
Historic Haymarket
Great restaurants, unique shopping and fun nightspots located among restored turn-of-the-century warehouses make this area sizzle with activity. The Historic Haymarket name comes from the original market square of 1867 where wagons, camping equipment and hay were bought and sold.
The Mill Coffee and Tea
Asael and Lee went on their first date at the Haymarket Mill location! The Mill Coffee & Tea is a small-batch craft coffee roaster, espresso bar and tea house located in Lincoln, Nebraska since 1975.
Ivanna Cone
Ivanna Cone is a one-of-a-kind family-owned and operated premium, handmade ice cream shoppe. This Haymarket gem opened in 1997 and continues to serve the most delicious small batch ice cream. Lee's favorite flavor is Vanilla Ice Milk and Asael's favorite flavor is Dutch Chocolate. (They have vegan options too!)
Nebraska State Capitol
In Lincoln, it is illegal for buildings to be taller than the 400-foot-tall Nebraska Capitol building! The beautiful building where the Nebraska unicameral convenes is filled with stained-glass murals and is teeming with symbolic artwork. The doors are open to visitors, and you may stroll through the building on a self-guided or free guided tour. The iconic monument to Nebraska's heritage is a hotspot for political activism (and is a mere 2 blocks from Lee's college apartment).
