Having grown up going to the Omaha Children's Museum, as a mom, I really like the Lincoln…read moreChildren's Museum. It is so chill, fun, has so many creative spaces catering to all ages. I absolutely loved the careers area where they could learn about careers in ag, architecture, and engineering. Three full levels of fun!

We recently attended a child's birthday party at the Lincoln Children's Museum, and since it was…read moreheld after hours (5:30-7:30 p.m.), the museum was closed to the general public. While that time slot wasn't the most ideal for our family's schedule, having the museum almost entirely to ourselves was a huge perk. The kids rarely had to wait to use an exhibit, which made for a much more enjoyable experience than visiting during normal operating hours. Overall, the kids had a great time running from exhibit to exhibit, but I did find some of the museum's displays a little underwhelming. A number of the stations could benefit from clearer signage explaining what you're supposed to do. In several cases, it wasn't immediately obvious how an activity was meant to be used or what made it interactive. Some of the exhibits also feel like they're due for an update. Having visited both, I personally think the Omaha Children's Museum offers a wider variety of exhibits and more engaging hands-on experiences, but Lincoln's museum still provided plenty to keep the kids entertained for a couple of hours. The birthday party area itself was pretty standard. It reminded me of a concession stand or cafeteria-style space with tables and chairs. The birthday family was able to decorate a gift table and bring in their own cake, but it didn't really feel like a space where you could create much of a themed party atmosphere. I'm not sure what the museum's decorating policies are, so that may have played a role. One thing that stood out was the lack of water for the adults. The kids had drinks, but there weren't bottled waters or even cups of water available for the parents. I had forgotten my water bottle and ended up filling one of the small paper cups at the drinking fountain, which wasn't my favorite option. The museum also made a couple of announcements over the PA system--one for dinner and another to let everyone know there were about 15 minutes left in the party--but they were so garbled that I couldn't understand either one. I only found out what had been said after talking to other parents. Even with the reduced noise level from having a private event, the announcements were difficult to make out. The building itself has an older feel, which isn't necessarily a bad thing, but it does show its age in places. Overall, the kids had a wonderful time, and that's ultimately what matters most. With some refreshed exhibits, clearer instructions at the activity stations, and a few improvements to the overall guest experience, I think the museum could be even better.

Neat space in the middle of nowhere. I wish it wasn't on gravel, but otherwise great space! There…read moreis a decent sized bar right when you come in the doors, and another small bar on the other side of the room. There are also 2 nice outdoor patio spaces.

This venue is located in the downtown area of Crete, NE. It's hard to see due to the small sign but…read moreit you look for the address of "1206", it will be at the end of the main block. Street parking is available unless its weekend evening hours. When you walk in, it's an open space with a stage for music performances, weddings, speeches, etc. There is a back area bar with private seating. Restrooms are clean and are located in the far back area. The food was well-prepared, and the round tables were spaced without crowding issues. Overall, I would highly recommend renting this space for your classy parties or event.

Country Pines has provided catering to our office at least twice in the past year and each time was…read morereally bad. In the summer, it was sub sandwiches that had obviously been made days in advance. The lettuce was soggy and the cheese had turned to liquid. Not good at all. They recently catered our holiday lunch and again, it was really terrible. I don't know how you mess up cheesy hashbrown casserole but this was watery, not cheesy and super garlicy. The green beans were also really garlicy. The staff was very nice but the food was the worst I've had via catering.

I attended a wedding and reception at Country Pines recently. Overall the experience there was OK,…read morebut the venue could have done more to make the experience better for guests. First of all, the reception space is nicely laid out, but for an outside venue they really ought to have more fans. On a hot, humid day, it got pretty uncomfortable. The fans they do have do not move, I asked. So if you're able to choose your summer reception seat, sit directly in front of the breeze! The grounds are very pretty, and well-maintained. The wedding ceremony area was pretty too, with barn doors that open and close as the bride comes down the aisle. The aisle itself is made of very uneven cobblestone, which was bothersome. Cobblestone is quaint but difficult to walk on in heels. They really should have leveled the ground where they were going to put the brick/cobblestone --this would help guests more easily walk on it. We also had some elderly family members that struggled. The serving staff was quite attentive. Rarely an an empty plate or glass sit on a table for more than a few minutes. Unfortunately, the food was terrible. I realize that the bride and groom made the food choices, but don't offer something if it isn't tasty. The teriyaki chicken chunks were dry inside and the sauce tasted like what you would get in a frozen entrée packet. The pulled pork was drowned in sauce to cover up the fact that it was dry and stringy. The steamed vegetables were flavorless. The iced tea was very watered-down. The best tasting thing was the corn casserole, but it is sort of inherently bland so at least that tasted like it was supposed to! I know that wedding food being bad is a cliché, but this is some of the worst catered food I've had.

Used to skate here in college. Now they are not welcome to adult skaters in their space. pretty…read morelame coming from the only indoor park and board shop in lincoln

LOVE THIS PLACE. The…read moreplace is very aesthetically appealing with minimalism and earthy feels. The coffee is unique. The lead barista learned his shit from NY so you know it's good. The rest of the staff is so kind and amazing. "Shore thing" iced or hot is amazing. I prefer iced. They also host super cool music so check out their events on Facebook! Update 6 months later: the iced shore thing is still my fave.

Great food, great waitress and staff. Made my husband happy when they made the classic manhattan…read morethat he enjoys drinking and the food was plentiful and the salad bar well stocked.

To expensive on Mother's Day! Thought we were paying $40…read moreeach ended up being $80 . Of course 5 of us had pop and coffee. There were 7 of us. They added a Upcharge of $29.99 for what we do not know. The meat wasn't as good as it was at another visit! Neither was the variety . Meat a Little tuff. Hard to chew. Salad bar had good choices , Hot food bar not to appealing, just ok. Felt rushed , took my husband's plate away before he had finished. Didn't ask ! Brought out bill and stood there. I would suggest trying this place out on a regular day .

This is hands-down, the best takeout. This feels like a home-cooked meal with the hot food, being…read morehot and the cold food being cold. This is currently our only option for a healthy takeout.

We had the beef tips with mashed potatoes, winter vegetables ( broccoli, carrots and cauliflower)…read more Fantastic meal! We also ordered a salad for each of us. All the food was delicious! The salad was huge! We could have ordered just one for the two of us. We will definitely order again.

Great place to relax over your lunch hour downtown…read more From late May-August, the Updowntowners bring in local music acts for a free afternoon concert series. Concerts are Noon-1pm every Wednesday. It's hidden away downtown in the Lincoln Community Foundation Gardens (behind the Korn Popper). Bring some lunch, or if you're empty-handed, you can grab some food from the Korn Popper on your way in. No lawn chairs necessary. There are tables & plenty of ledges or steps to sit on. The music, fountains, and garden will de-stress you enough to face the dreaded after-lunch meeting.