Sunken Gardens, Lincoln

Name: Sunken Gardens
Address: 27th & Capitol Pkwy, Lincoln, 68502, United States
Telephone: +1 402-441-7847

#12 among attractions in Lincoln

Relax in park, Park, Top attraction, Garden

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Facts and practical information

The Sunken Gardens was constructed during the winter of 1930-31 in Lincoln, Nebraska. It is the only garden in Nebraska listed in the National Geographic Guide to Public Gardens 300 Best Gardens to Visit in the United States and Canada. ()

Elevation: 1178 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 40°48'8"N, 96°40'60"W

Address

27th & Capitol PkwyNear SouthLincoln 68502 United States

Contact

+1 402-441-7847

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Day trips

Sunken Gardens – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lincoln Children's Zoo, Pershing Center, Centennial Mall, Nebraska Governor's Mansion.

~1350 ftSE
Zoo, Outdoor activities, Park
Lincoln Children's Zoo, Lincoln
7 min walk • The Lincoln Children's Zoo is a children's zoo located in Lincoln, Nebraska. Designed specifically for children to experience interactive, up-close encounters with all of the zoo's animals, Lincoln Children's Zoo has been accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums.
1 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Pershing Center, Lincoln
27 min walk • The Pershing Center is a 4,526-seat multi-purpose arena in Lincoln, Nebraska. Although still physically in place, it is no longer in use.
1 miNW
Park
Centennial Mall, Lincoln
27 min walk • Nebraska's Centennial Mall, also known simply as Centennial Mall, is a seven-block-long public space in Lincoln, Nebraska, stretching from the Nebraska State Capitol building north to the University of Nebraska - Lincoln's city campus.
0.9 miW
Museum, History museum
Nebraska Governor's Mansion, Lincoln
24 min walk • The Nebraska Governor's Mansion is the official residence of the governor of Nebraska and his family. Located in Lincoln, Nebraska, it is a modified Georgian Colonial home which began operation as the governor's residence on March 17, 1958.
0.9 miSE
40°47'39"N • 96°40'13"W
Jim Ager Golf Course, Lincoln
23 min walk • Golf
0.8 miW
Museum, History museum
Thomas P. Kennard House, Lincoln
21 min walk • The Thomas P. Kennard House, also known as the Nebraska Statehood Memorial, is the oldest remaining building in the original plat of Lincoln, Nebraska. Built in 1869, the Italianate house belonged to Thomas P.
1.5 miNW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Lied Center for Performing Arts, Lincoln
38 min walk • The Lied Center for Performing Arts is a performing arts facility located in Lincoln, Nebraska, United States that opened in 1990. Part of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, it is used for events such as orchestra, theatre, and speakers.
1.1 miNW
40°48'34"N • 96°42'3"W
St. Mary's Catholic Church, Lincoln
27 min walk • Architecture, Church
0.7 miNW
Museum
Frank H. Woods Telephone Museum, Lincoln
19 min walk • The Frank H. Woods Telephone Museum is located at 2047 "M" Street in Lincoln, Nebraska. Its goal is to educate the general public about the history of the telephone industry. The museum was featured in the 2008 Film Yes Man starring Jim Carrey.
0.8 miW
Neo-renaissance architecture
William H. Ferguson House, Lincoln
22 min walk • The William H. Ferguson House is a historic two-and-a-half-story house in Lincoln, Nebraska. It was built in 1906-1907 for William H. Ferguson, a landholder, merchant and business owner who died in 1937. It was designed in the Renaissance Revival style.
1.4 miNW
Cinema, Nightlife
Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center, Lincoln
37 min walk • The Mary Riepma Ross Media Arts Center is a two-screen theatre located on the University of Nebraska–Lincoln campus that commonly shows a wide variety of documentaries, independent cinema, and international films in the United States of America.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Sunken Gardens open?

Sunken Gardens is open:

Monday 6 am - 11 pm
Tuesday 6 am - 11 pm
Wednesday 6 am - 11 pm
Thursday 6 am - 11 pm
Friday 6 am - 11 pm
Saturday 6 am - 11 pm
Sunday 6 am - 11 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Sunken Gardens?

Nearby attractions include Lincoln Children's Zoo, Lincoln (7 min walk), R.O. Phillips House, Lincoln (15 min walk), Veterans Memorial Gardens, Lincoln (17 min walk), Guy A. Brown House, Lincoln (18 min walk).

How to get to Sunken Gardens by public transport?

The nearest stations to Sunken Gardens:

Train

Train Depot (6 min walk)