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Best college towns in America: Lincoln, Nebraska (Home of University of Nebraska)

Lincoln, Nebraska used to hold football games of the top team in college sports. However, things haven’t gone as well as of late. The football team has struggled, but the city itself has thrived. Lincoln is the capital city, so there is a plethora of culture, museums, and a vibrant atmosphere that streams beyond the university.

The Historic Haymarket District is the first stop on almost everyone’s list of places to see. There are restored brick houses to match the brick streets and a giant water tower in the middle. Lincoln Station, the former railway station, now houses the visitors center and a fun little restaurant. There are also often festivals held in the district.

The University of Nebraska State Museum is an affiliate of the famous Smithsonian museum.  It has the nation’s largest artificial mammoth, and a few fossilized elephants.

Football is still the main attraction in Nebraska. Memorial Stadium is still packed despite years of mediocrity. The Hall of Fame walk outside the stadium is one of the best collections of statues in college football. The roar of the home fans can feel like a lion’s roar (or an elephant’s). The tailgates before and after the game are worth the price of admission alone.