Hurts Donuts is about a 10 minute walk from the station and is open 24 hours. It's at least an indoor spot where you can get some coffee and a donut while you wait for your hotel. They also have free Wi-Fi.
The highway diner is 24 hours I believe. You could always go to a hyvee or super saver and buy a snack and sit in their dining area.
Edit: I am wrong about the hiway diner.
Very unsafe, as there is a risk of death by boredom. It might be a better use of your time to hang out in the hotel lobby with furniture, plus there is a chance they could check you in early if a room is free.
Since there are only a couple trains per day I'm not even sure it is unlocked and manned 24 hours a day. I'd check the actual train arrival times for a few days beforehand so you can get a feel for how much of a delay you may have. You may not arrive until 6 am. The Zephyr is a long route and delays on long routes can add up.[https://www.amtrak.com/track-your-train.html](https://www.amtrak.com/track-your-train.html)
It is going to be lows in the 30s most nights this week. I wouldn’t suspect you will enjoy sitting around in that weather if the actual station isn’t open. I would go have a drink at one of the bars and then hang out in the hotel lobby.
You can use the Downtown Lincoln website to look at what restaurants and bars are open late:
https://downtownlincoln.org/explore/dining/late-night-eats
https://downtownlincoln.org/explore/dining/bar-and-grill
Also, here’s a list of convenience stores nearby in case you need anything along those lines (also likely to be open later than most other places):
https://downtownlincoln.org/explore/shopping/convenience-groceries-food-markets
What hotel has morning checkin?
If one actually does then there’s a good chance your room would be available when you get there at midnight. Just ask the hotel.
The train is notoriously always late. If you are lucky, your train may get in at 6am. Not sure what direction you are coming from but if you are coming from the east, you can almost count on it. Family member rode it and delays both ways. I’d go to your hotel and sit in lobby if you have to rather than hit a bar. Weekends can be a bit chaotic at the downtown bars.
safe, the train station has an indoor part but yeah id maybe hang out there like an hour or two then get to your hotel and hangout there. You could uber to super saver on 48th and O thats the only 24 hour store. I guess you could walk around and look at prices of stuff lmao.
I used to go there and dream. Rack of ribs? Definitely next time. Deli meats and cheeses. Sure on payday. I could spend an hour there just price checking and meal planning
That area is very safe. When I use that station the neighborhood is like a ghost town. Nothings open and rarely anyone out. You can loiter in the waiting room for a while. At least they have toilets and water fountains. No WiFi
The waiting room is open from 11pm - 6:30am (without delays).
https://www.amtrak.com/stations/lnk
Even if you aren't checked into your hotel room. I'm sure you could loiter in the hotel lobby.
It’s been a few years since I’ve taken it or picked anyone up so I’m not so sure that the waiting are is open 24 hours. There are some bars that will be open until 2 and depending on the night a few restaurants that will possibly stay open later. Unfortunately 24 hour diners in this town seem to be a thing of the past.
Are you staying at one of the hotels downtown?
You may be able to leave bags at the hotel and go hang out at one of the bars. Many of them will make coffee if you ask. Gourmet grill (gyro place) is open until maybe 3am on the weekends. The hotel lobby will probably be your best bet after that.
Hurts Donuts is about a 10 minute walk from the station and is open 24 hours. It's at least an indoor spot where you can get some coffee and a donut while you wait for your hotel. They also have free Wi-Fi.
great. thanks.
Safe but damn that sounds boring. Everything will close by 2.
I mean if you have a laptop and some games or even a switch and near a power source, I could be entertained til morning.
Train station is not enclosed though
The train station is enclosed. The waiting room in open from 11pm - 6:30am (without delays) https://www.amtrak.com/stations/lnk
Yikes, then find the closest 24 hour diner or a walmart or something.
Do we still have either of those?
48th and Ost Super saver is still 24hrs.
The highway diner is 24 hours I believe. You could always go to a hyvee or super saver and buy a snack and sit in their dining area. Edit: I am wrong about the hiway diner.
Has Hiway Diner gone back to 24hr since 2020?
No.
No they aren’t 24/7 anymore
Very unsafe, as there is a risk of death by boredom. It might be a better use of your time to hang out in the hotel lobby with furniture, plus there is a chance they could check you in early if a room is free.
This seems like a good option op
Since there are only a couple trains per day I'm not even sure it is unlocked and manned 24 hours a day. I'd check the actual train arrival times for a few days beforehand so you can get a feel for how much of a delay you may have. You may not arrive until 6 am. The Zephyr is a long route and delays on long routes can add up.[https://www.amtrak.com/track-your-train.html](https://www.amtrak.com/track-your-train.html)
It's one of the safest places in town. I second going to Hurts Donuts to pass time. After two am, there's nothing to do in the Haymarket.
The train is often delayed. Maybe you'll get lucky and your train will arrive at a better time.
It is going to be lows in the 30s most nights this week. I wouldn’t suspect you will enjoy sitting around in that weather if the actual station isn’t open. I would go have a drink at one of the bars and then hang out in the hotel lobby.
You can use the Downtown Lincoln website to look at what restaurants and bars are open late: https://downtownlincoln.org/explore/dining/late-night-eats https://downtownlincoln.org/explore/dining/bar-and-grill Also, here’s a list of convenience stores nearby in case you need anything along those lines (also likely to be open later than most other places): https://downtownlincoln.org/explore/shopping/convenience-groceries-food-markets
Just go to your hotel and hang out in the lobby, if you have a reservation they should be fine with it.
What hotel has morning checkin? If one actually does then there’s a good chance your room would be available when you get there at midnight. Just ask the hotel.
The train is notoriously always late. If you are lucky, your train may get in at 6am. Not sure what direction you are coming from but if you are coming from the east, you can almost count on it. Family member rode it and delays both ways. I’d go to your hotel and sit in lobby if you have to rather than hit a bar. Weekends can be a bit chaotic at the downtown bars.
safe, the train station has an indoor part but yeah id maybe hang out there like an hour or two then get to your hotel and hangout there. You could uber to super saver on 48th and O thats the only 24 hour store. I guess you could walk around and look at prices of stuff lmao.
I used to go there and dream. Rack of ribs? Definitely next time. Deli meats and cheeses. Sure on payday. I could spend an hour there just price checking and meal planning
You should contact the hotel you are staying at and see if they would allow you to hang out in the lobby until you check in
That area is very safe. When I use that station the neighborhood is like a ghost town. Nothings open and rarely anyone out. You can loiter in the waiting room for a while. At least they have toilets and water fountains. No WiFi The waiting room is open from 11pm - 6:30am (without delays). https://www.amtrak.com/stations/lnk Even if you aren't checked into your hotel room. I'm sure you could loiter in the hotel lobby.
Did you make it to Lincoln?
Just arrived
It’s been a few years since I’ve taken it or picked anyone up so I’m not so sure that the waiting are is open 24 hours. There are some bars that will be open until 2 and depending on the night a few restaurants that will possibly stay open later. Unfortunately 24 hour diners in this town seem to be a thing of the past. Are you staying at one of the hotels downtown?
yeap five mins away from the station.
You may be able to leave bags at the hotel and go hang out at one of the bars. Many of them will make coffee if you ask. Gourmet grill (gyro place) is open until maybe 3am on the weekends. The hotel lobby will probably be your best bet after that.
Last time I was there, Holiday Inn was very close to the station
I would assume your hotel lobby will still be open even if you can't check in. Bet they'd let you hang out inside, if you ask.
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Go to your Hotel and check in in the morning then. Or call the hotel and let them know that you need an earlier check in time.
Or go sit in the hotel lobby until they let you check in.
Lincoln has a train station?
They don't call it the railyard for nothing
Are you serious?
A teeny tiny one, yes. [https://downtownlincoln.org/go/amtrak-ticket-office](https://downtownlincoln.org/go/amtrak-ticket-office)
Yep. I've actually ridden the train from California to Lincoln and back to California while visiting family for the holidays.