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Lincoln Description Once known as Lancaster, the city was renamed Lincoln shortly after the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln, was assassinated. Lincoln has been Nebraska's capitol ever since the state joined the Union in 1867. The 'Star City' is known for its expansive parks. With over one hundred individual parks scattered throughout the city, Lincoln is one of the greenest cities in the United States. It's positioned in the state's southeast corner, about 50 miles to the southwest of Omaha. Prominent industries include the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, rail and truck transportation, medical delivery, insurance and banking. Lincoln's downtown is alive with a rich arts and entertainment culture, including the historic State Capital Building, and excellent museums for all interests. Life is good in Lincoln, a great place to call home or to come and explore for a while. Fast Facts Lincoln County is where the world's largest Wooly Mammoth fossil was discovered. The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has the largest weight room in the country, covering three fourths of an acre. Aviator Charles Lindberg learned how to fly in Lincoln, Nebraska. The Bible Belt town of Lincoln was once nicknamed the Church City because of the large number of churches located within. Contact Us | Privacy Statement Copyrighted by Graphic Maps All rights reserved! All maps, graphics, photos, flags and original descriptions created by Graphic Maps, a d/b/a of the Woolwine-Moen Group, unless otherwise noted and/or directly linked to the source, and use of same for any application whatsoever (with the exception of outline maps) requires written permission. We make no copyright claim on any statistical data on this page, nor on any non-original graphics, and/or pictures not produced by us. Certain statistical data is gathered from the CIA World Factbook, as well as numerous public domain reference materials. Every effort is made to be as accurate as possible when disseminating information on any worldwide destination. We are not responsible for unintentional data entry errors or omissions. If you would like to submit an addition, change or correction, or suggest a new link, please forward it to our map department and we will give it our immediate attention.

Major Lincoln Attractions Check out these great things to do in Lincoln on your Nebraska vacation: Lincoln Children's Museum This popular Nebraska family stop is all about the hands on experience. This very affordable museum offers exhibits like Prairie Dog Town, Big Splash, and Sky High Airport, as well as places for kids to climb, tunnel and get wet. The Lincoln Children's Museum will keep the little ones very busy in a safe, educational environment. Children under 2 and Museum Members get in free. Lentz Center for Asian Culture This museum showcases the diversity of Asian culture with its beautiful artifacts and unique collections of art. Exhibits include Asian musical instruments, carvings, paintings, sculpture and much more. Some of the finest examples of Vietnamese artwork, Japanese painting, and the porcelain of China's Ming dynasty are here to enjoy. The museum, established in 1986, is an extension of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Nebraska Jazz Orchestra The Nebraska Jazz Orchestra has been performing for over 25 years. These musicians play a variety of big band compositions, with several recordings out and compositions of over 60 original arrangements. The jazz orchestra, with a reputation for excellence throughout the U.S., participates in annual concert series and special events. They also present workshops and classes for students at the elementary and college levels. Visit these city pages for more great things to do in Nebraska: Omaha here! additional U.S. States here Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming ***Washington D.C.

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