Sidney Area
If this were an 1870s travel guide, we’d advise you to go around Sidney. Outlaws, gamblers and other riffraff made this railroad town one of the toughest places in all of the American West. With the discovery of gold in the Black Hills, Sidney became a trailhead for gold seekers.
Hampton Inn
Sidney
A beautiful hotel built in 2011 is located on the North side of I-80, at Exit 59 .Steps away from Applebee's, Buffalo Point, and Cabela's Retail.
308-254-2111
Fort Sidney Museum
Sidney Area
Sidney Barracks was established in 1867 to protect Union Pacific Railroad track layers from attack. In 1869, the post was relocated to the present site at Sidney. At its height, the fort had 40 buildings. It closed in 1894. Three buildings remain on Sidney’s east side.
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Legion Park & Memorial Gardens
Sidney Area
When a local man suggested erecting a flagpole for the War Memorial in Legion Park and Memorial Gardens, volunteers and local companies converted an interstate light pole into a flag pole. At 140 feet, it is the tallest flagpole in Nebraska.
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Rick & Lucy’s Country Gift Shop
Sidney Area
Located in a renovated 1800s era barn, this organic farm offers herbs and spices, dips, medicinal herbs and more. There is a gift shop with Roman-inspired fountains and pottery. Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday from May-September, or by appointment; and during the off season by appointment only.
Sidney/Cheyenne County Tourism
Sidney Area
Exit 59 on I-80
Explore our communities, taste our history, revel in our food, our shopping, and enjoy a quiet nights rest in the Sidney area. The communities of Dalton, Gurley, Lodgepole, Sidney and Potter WELCOME YOU!
Explore our communities, taste our history, revel in our food, our shopping, and enjoy a quiet nights rest in the Sidney area. The communities of Dalton, Gurley, Lodgepole, Sidney and Potter WELCOME YOU!