Memorial Stadium
Memorial Stadium, nicknamed "The Sea of Red," is an American football stadium on the campus of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in Lincoln, Nebraska.
A stadium & arena inside Lincoln
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 15°, with about 26" of snow a year. When to go ↓
One of the most looked-up attractions in the U.S.
About 64K people a year read its Wikipedia article, more than for 95% of the 7,799 attractions we track.
You can stay in Lincoln
Memorial Stadium is inside Lincoln, which has 93 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Sep and Oct
May, June, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 66–84°. When to go ↓
An airport 3 miles away
Lincoln (LNK) has airline service, about 3 miles from Memorial Stadium.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Weather, month by month
Typical highs and lows in Lincoln. Green months are the mild ones.
Memorial Stadium
Memorial Stadium, nicknamed "The Sea of Red," is an American football stadium on the campus of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln in Lincoln, Nebraska. It primarily serves as the home venue of the Nebraska Cornhuskers football team and hosts the university's spring commencement ceremony.
- Type
- Stadium & arena
- Opened
- 1923
- Run by
- University of Nebraska–Lincoln
- Wikipedia readers
- 64K a year
Where to stay near Memorial Stadium
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Lincoln (93) and Crete (5).
- 1Pinnacle Bank Arena
- 2Sheldon Museum of Art
- 3Strategic Air and Space Museum
- 4University of Nebraska State Museum
- 5Museum of American Speed
- 6Lincoln Children's Zoo
- 7International Quilt Study Center & Museum
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Memorial Stadium | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln | in town | — | 93 76 hotels · 7 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins · 1 campground · 2 RV parks | 301,522 | $264K | C− |
| Roca | 12 mi south | 15 min | 2 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground | 213 | $231K | — |
| Crete | 19 mi southwest | 30 min | 5 3 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins | 7,747 | $224K | C |
| Emerald | 7 mi west | 10 min | 1 1 campground | 6 | — | — |
| Seward | 21 mi west | 30 min | 6 4 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground | 7,892 | $245K | A− |
| Walton | 8 mi east | 10 min | 1 1 inn or B&B | 579 | $464K | — |
| Waverly | 11 mi northeast | 15 min | 1 1 hotel | 4,533 | $317K | — |
| Ashland Township | 22 mi northeast | 35 min | 3 1 inn or B&B · 2 campgrounds | 3,573 | $282K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Memorial Stadium
Other well-known places within 50 miles. Numbered ones are on the map above.
1in town Stadium & arenaPinnacle Bank Arena
49 mi Zoo & aquariumOmaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium
2in town MuseumSheldon Museum of Art
324 mi MuseumStrategic Air and Space Museum
4in town MuseumUniversity of Nebraska State Museum
5in town MuseumMuseum of American Speed
62 mi Zoo & aquariumLincoln Children's Zoo
72 mi MuseumInternational Quilt Study Center & MuseumPhoto credits
Pinnacle Bank Arena: CrunchySkies, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium: OmahaZoo, Public domain · Sheldon Museum of Art: Ammodramus, CC0 · Strategic Air and Space Museum: User Kandykornhead on en.wikipedia, Public domain · University of Nebraska State Museum: Hanyou23, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Museum of American Speed: Amjackson16, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Lincoln Children's Zoo: Hanyou23, CC BY-SA 4.0 · International Quilt Study Center & Museum: Maureenose, Public domain
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Visiting Memorial Stadium
Is Memorial Stadium in Lincoln?
Yes. It’s inside Lincoln, NE.
When is the best time to visit Memorial Stadium?
May, June, September and October, with highs of 66–84°.
How far is Memorial Stadium from Omaha?
About 46 miles northeast of Omaha, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Memorial Stadium?
Lincoln (LNK), about 3 miles away. The nearest big hub is Eppley Airfield (OMA), about 54 miles.
Where should I stay near Memorial Stadium?
Lincoln (in town, 93 places to stay), Crete (19 mi, 5 places to stay) and Seward (21 mi, 6 places to stay).
Tips from people in Lincoln
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