Lincoln, Nebraska: community, business and things to do.
An independent guide to life and work in Lincoln: getting around, city services, starting and running a business here, and the events, venues and places worth knowing. Every guide links to its sources.
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18 articles
Getting Around Lincoln: StarTran, Bikes, Parking and Walking
How Lincoln's StarTran buses, fares, paratransit, bike rules, bikeshare and downtown parking work, with tips for confirming current schedules.
Read · 6 min read →Living in LincolnLincoln's Trail Network: The Major Trails and How to Use Them
A guide to Lincoln's main trails, Wilderness Park, trail rules and planning tools, drawn from Lincoln Parks and Recreation.
Read · 6 min read →Living in LincolnCity Services 101: Utilities, Trash, Libraries and Reporting Issues
What new Lincoln residents need to set up: LES electricity, city water, trash and recycling options, UPLNK reports and a library card.
Read · 5 min read →Living in LincolnA Short History of Lincoln: From Lancaster to Nebraska's Capital
How the village of Lancaster became Lincoln and Nebraska's capital in 1867, and how the university, railroads and Capitol shaped the city.
Read · 6 min read →Living in LincolnVisiting the Nebraska State Capitol: What to See and How Tours Work
What to know before visiting the Nebraska State Capitol: free tours, key rooms and art, watching the Legislature, parking and accessibility.
Read · 6 min read →Living in LincolnLincoln's Districts and Landmarks: Downtown, Haymarket and Campuses
A factual tour of Lincoln's anchors: the Capitol and Centennial Mall, the Haymarket, the university campuses and historic city parks.
Read · 6 min read →Doing Business in LincolnStarting a Business in Lincoln: City and County Steps to Check
A practical walk-through of the City of Lincoln and Lancaster County steps a new business should check, from activity permits and occupation taxes to food permits.
Read · 6 min read →Doing Business in LincolnBusiness Help in Lincoln: Chamber, LPED, SBDC, SCORE and Libraries
What Lincoln's main business support organizations actually offer, from the Chamber and LPED to SBDC consulting, SCORE mentors and library research tools.
Read · 5 min read →Doing Business in LincolnZoning, Signs and Permits in Lincoln: Check Before You Lease
How to check zoning, building permit, sign and historic district rules in Lincoln before you lease or renovate a space, using the city's own tools.
Read · 6 min read →Doing Business in LincolnHiring Your First Employees in Lincoln: Rules and Local Help
The Nebraska registrations, wage and paid sick time rules, insurance and posters to handle before your first hire in Lincoln, plus local workforce help.
Read · 5 min read →Doing Business in LincolnLincoln's Startup Scene: Innovation Campus, UNL and Local Programs
A factual guide to Lincoln's startup support: Nebraska Innovation Campus, its makerspace and incubators, University of Nebraska programs, StartupLNK and accelerators.
Read · 5 min read →Doing Business in LincolnDoing Business Downtown and in the Haymarket: A Practical Guide
How downtown Lincoln and the Haymarket work for businesses: the Downtown Lincoln Association, business improvement districts, events, parking and historic rules.
Read · 5 min read →Things to Do & EventsLincoln's Annual Events: A Season-by-Season Guide
A season-by-season guide to Lincoln's recurring events, from the marathon and farmers market to the Super Fair, Halloween fun and holiday lights.
Read · 5 min read →Things to Do & EventsHusker Game Day in Lincoln: Getting There, Parking and Tips
What to know before a Nebraska football Saturday in Lincoln: traffic and street closures, parking, shuttles, the clear bag rule and stadium entry.
Read · 5 min read →Things to Do & EventsMuseums and Gardens in Lincoln: Where to Go and What to See
A guide to Lincoln's art, natural history and quilt museums, the State Capitol and Sunken Gardens, with tips for planning each visit.
Read · 5 min read →Things to Do & EventsParks, the Zoo and Nature Centers in Lincoln: An Outdoor Guide
Where to get outdoors in Lincoln: the Lincoln Children's Zoo, Pioneers Park and its Nature Center, Wilderness Park, Holmes Lake, Antelope Park and trails.
Read · 5 min read →Things to Do & EventsFamily-Friendly Things to Do in Lincoln, Indoors and Out
Ideas for families in Lincoln in any weather: the Children's Museum, Morrill Hall, the zoo, Pioneers Park Nature Center, Antelope Park and seasonal events.
Read · 5 min read →Things to Do & EventsLincoln's Arenas, Theaters and Venues: What Each One Hosts
A guide to Lincoln's major performance and event venues, from Pinnacle Bank Arena and the Lied Center to historic theaters, and how to find their schedules.
Read · 5 min read →Lincoln A–Z
54 Lincoln places, institutions and local terms explained in a sentence or three, from the Haymarket to StarTran.