Lincoln, the capital of Nebraska State, was called Lancaster before being renamed in honour of President Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln is located in the eastern state of Nebraska, in the heart of the United States. It covers an area of 235 square kilometres at an altitude of 350 metres. The Platte River flows through the city. Its geographical location earned it the nickname "Great American Desert". The climatic conditions did not prevent the city from developing economically as well as culturally, this city does not cease evolving, with the dynamism breathed by its skyscrapers and the continuous growth of its population. So don't be surprised if you want to settle down there permanently on your first visit. This important university city has no less than 125 parks and a booming music scene. While museums and cultural opportunities are not lacking, sport, held in high esteem here in the land of the Huskers, is not left out either. Rich neighbourhoods, an equally interesting history and a flourishing cycling culture (the whole flat terrain is a cyclists' paradise) contribute to making this city a dynamic and visionary place, which has not forgotten its roots. Lincoln has a museum for almost every theme. Located in a modern, environmentally friendly glass and brick building, the International Quilt Study Center and Museum exhibits a temporary collection of 4,500 quilts from around the world. Original engines, vintage speed instruments and racing vehicles are on display at the Museum of American Speed. Take a short break to discover the Sunken Gardens, an oasis in the heart of the city, or take your children to the Lincoln Children's Museum. Even the abandoned Union Pacific Railroad is in the spotlight here: cycle the Jamaica North Trail through the Lincoln area following the old railway line for 10 kilometres.Lincoln has many sights to see. Visitors will be able to see the American Historical Society of Germans from Russia Museum (a museum dedicated to the emigration of Germanic populations from Russia to the city of Lincoln), the Frank H Museum. Woods (devoted to the invention of the telephone), the National Roller Skating Museum (on the history of skating), the Nebraska State Historical Society's Museum of Nebraska History and the State Museum-Morrill Hall and Mueller Planetarium (a museum on prehistory). Don't miss the Elder Gallery, the Lux Center for the Arts, the Michael Forsberg Gallery, the Rotunda Gallery, the State Capitol, the statue of Lincoln, the Home of William Jennings Bryan (Secretary of State William Jennings Bryan's residence) and the Historic Haymarket (a business district that kept the spirit of the 1800s alive)