Yesterday, Saturday, we finished our house sit in Denver. We had a seven-hour drive to Lincoln, Nebraska. We usually don’t like to drive more than five to six hours but made an exception as we had not been to Lincoln and were hoping to watch Nebraska play volleyball. We didn’t make the match but got checked into our Lincoln Marriott Cornhusker Hotel with all the fans coming in for the football game. The place was hopping but check-in was easy. Yesterday afternoon and evening we watched a few football games that we were interested in (not Nebraska) and just grabbed dinner from the hotel restaurant downstairs, called Miller Time Pub and Grill.
At the hotel, we have access to the Concierge Lounge, so we picked up some free breakfast there this morning. Shortly thereafter, we set out to see some sites. First, a couple Big Head Sculptures for Bob.
of the Sheldon Museum of Art on the University of Lincoln campus.
After the big head photos, we continued our walk around the University of Nebraska campus. It’s very walkable, but we were surprised at the lack of campus maps posted.
with the Torn Notebook sculpture out front.
It is located on the edge of the campus.
as well as the north end of Centennial Mall.
We hope to get there tomorrow.
Beth had found what looked online to be a nice food market, so we walked there after our campus tour. It was a great store with a good mix of fresh produce, shelf stable foods, and prepared ready-to-go meals at good prices. On our way from the university area we walked a bit more in the downtown area and also got to the edge of Lincoln’s historic Haymarket District, which has retail and restaurants in restored older buildings.
After we got back to the hotel, Beth worked out in the fitness center while Bob watched his Steelers play (won over Cincinnati in overtime!)
Tonight, we’ll likely check out the social hour in the Concierge Lounge and then have dinner in our room with what we picked up at the market.
Peckish Travels 