The most wonderful art gallery in Lincoln! Three floors of art by award-winning artists and…read morecreatives, a gift shop and four loft apartments. Anne Burkholder has created a special community of artists. You will find something in every price range, in a variety of mediums. Make sure to take time to spend on each floor, visiting the artist's studios and various galleries!

This public sculpture in front of the Burkholder Project is absolutely stunning. The giant blue…read morehands painted in a swirling Van Gogh style immediately catch your eye--and then invite you to pause, reflect, and appreciate the creativity this gallery stands for. It feels both grounded and otherworldly, like it's holding the sky itself. It's the perfect introduction to the artistic spirit inside the Burkholder Project. Even if you're just walking by, this piece makes you feel like art is for everyone. A must-see if you're in Lincoln's Haymarket District!

Love supporting local artists and creators. This one has the owners work plus the work of over 40…read morelocal artists. Great find in downtown Ashland.

This book store was super cute!!! The owner has his pretty doggie in there and she is the sweetest…read morelittle thing! The owner is super nice and was sweet to have a little chat with. I got 3 books for 21 dollars so it was definitely worth while! There's also places for 1 dollar books and 3 dollar books up in the front. If I'm ever in the area again I will make it a stop in my trip!

Bluestem Books in the Haymarket district of Lincoln is a great store! The owner is very helpful and…read morethere is a good selection of low priced books.

Love, love, love this bookstore!!! So much to choose from and what a beautiful and wonderful…read morelayout. They have lots of goodies here and fantastic details throughout. Great place to find a fun gift, too!!!

I was visiting my sister in Lincoln, and came across A Novel Idea Bookstore while I was exploring…read moredowntown. I found two used mystery novels that I was very happy to find! Great selection and prices, and the staff were very friendly.

Wow what a find! My…read morepartner and I are working our way through 50 States/50 Wineries, and I decided to tack on visiting independent bookstores in each state! That's what brought me to Sower. Sower Books is a top 3 favorite independent bookstore of mine anywhere. The Bookclubs and events almost makes me wish I lived in Nebraska! (HUGE praise lol)

This bookstore is the bee's knees. I originally discovered it from the owner's TikTok. It's one of…read morethe coolest stores I've been to in Lincoln. Not only do they sell books, customers can also buy trinkets, art, stuffies, pens and more. There are many places to sit, relax and read a book. There's even cat cave where you can hang with cats! I didn't go in there but it looks awesome. The value of the items here are reasonable! If you need a book or want to support local, come here. I'm looking forward to coming back and taking my toddler to the kid section!

We planned a short day trip from Des Moines IA to Lincoln NE on July 5th with stops in Omaha NE and…read moreCouncil Bluffs IA on our way home... We love to hit antique shops, antique malls, thrift, and consignment shops. Platte Valley Antique Mall, Cafe & Pub in nearby Greenwood NE was probably our favorite stop. Followed closely by Vintage Village Antique Mall, Aardvark Antiques, Burlington Antiques, and Timeless Treasures in Lincoln NE. All of these shops are worth stopping at and checking out! We really didn't get to Omaha NE itself, but there's always next time...! We only ran into one shop that we would not recommend. Lake Manawa Antiques in Councill Bluffs IA... Look it up. Lol

The amount of Nazi, "storm trooper" memorabilia the owner allows in the store is pretty…read moreembarrassing and gross. In general, lots of junk - cans, empty jars, junk. The prices are decent but there's a lot of crap to wade through.

We planned a short day trip from Des Moines IA to Lincoln NE on July 5th with stops in Omaha NE and…read moreCouncil Bluffs IA on our way home... We love to hit antique shops, antique malls, thrift, and consignment shops. Platte Valley Antique Mall, Cafe & Pub in nearby Greenwood NE was probably our favorite stop. Followed closely by Vintage Village Antique Mall, Aardvark Antiques, Burlington Antiques, and Timeless Treasures in Lincoln NE. All of these shops are worth stopping at and checking out! We really didn't get to Omaha NE itself, but there's always next time...! We only ran into one shop that we would not recommend. Lake Manawa Antiques in Councill Bluffs IA... Look it up. Lol

Great antique store! I could spend days here, there are so many booths and great finds. 100%…read morerecommend!

This is an amazing place! I love the variety of items and how each vendor has a different style!…read moreSome things I have found there are a bamboo side table, a very nice L.L. Bean jacket, bookshelf, and more.

Poor service. I went to check out, and the guy and gal were eating. Neither of them said hi,…read morenothing from either one. She didn't wrap my purchase, which was something glass. She took my money, never said thank you, see you again, or kiss my a**. I'm sorry, but that is no way to treat customers. Never again.