The Lincoln Area centers on Nebraska’s capital city and surrounding communities such as Waverly, Hickman, and Seward. Home to state government, the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, and a growing tech and business sector, the region has a youthful and active atmosphere. Lincoln offers parks, trails, museums, sports facilities, and cultural attractions that appeal to residents and visitors alike. The surrounding towns provide quieter living with easy access to the city. Tourism is driven by state institutions, college sports, local events, and historic landmarks. This region blends urban conveniences with the community feel of small-town Nebraska.
| City | Population | County | Highlight / Known For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashland | 3,086 (2020) | Saunders County | Growing bedroom community near Lincoln/Omaha |
| Hickman | 2,607 (2020) | Lancaster County | Rapidly growing city south of Lincoln |
| Lincoln | 291,082 (2020) | Lancaster County | State capital of Nebraska |
| Milford | 2,155 (2020) | Seward County | Small city in the Lincoln metro area |
| Seward | 7,643 (2020) | Seward County | County seat, part of Lincoln metro |
| Wahoo | 4,818 (2020) | Saunders County | County seat, known for “wahoo” shrub origin of name |
| Waverly | 4,279 (2020) | Lancaster County | Suburb of Lincoln, growing community |