Sheldon

City / town · Iowa

Sheldon

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Best timeMay–Oct
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Nearest airportFSD · 53 mi
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Overview

Sheldon is in Western Iowa.

1 sights · 1 things to do · 1 places to eat · 2 places to stay

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Best things about Sheldon

Sheldon Prairie Museum

Main Street 3

Three-screen cinema.

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: May–Oct. Summer highs reach about 85°F; winter lows dip to about 10°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Jun and May. (climate data from nearby Sioux City)

Jan: 0.7 in rain0.7"Jan: high 30°F, low 10°F30°10°JanFeb: 0.9 in rain0.9"Feb: high 34°F, low 15°F34°15°FebMar: 1.8 in rain1.8"Mar: high 48°F, low 26°F48°26°MarApr: 3.2 in rain3.2"Apr: high 61°F, low 37°F61°37°AprMay: 3.9 in rain3.9"May: high 72°F, low 49°F72°49°MayJun: 4.4 in rain4.4"Jun: high 82°F, low 59°F82°59°JunJul: 3.4 in rain3.4"Jul: high 85°F, low 63°F85°63°JulAug: 3.9 in rain3.9"Aug: high 83°F, low 61°F83°61°AugSep: 2.8 in rain2.8"Sep: high 77°F, low 51°F77°51°SepOct: 2.2 in rain2.2"Oct: high 63°F, low 38°F63°38°OctNov: 1.3 in rain1.3"Nov: high 47°F, low 25°F47°25°NovDec: 1.0 in rain1"Dec: high 33°F, low 15°F33°15°Dec

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

  • From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
  • FSD Sioux Falls Regional Airport, Sioux Falls — 53 mi away. Directions
  • SUX Sioux Gateway Airport / Brigadier General Bud Day Field, Sioux City — 61 mi away. Directions
  • OMA Eppley Airfield, Omaha — 130 mi away (major hub). Directions

Most people drive, but if you have your own plane, there's another option.

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Budget & where to stay

No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.

Sample 1-day itinerary

Day 1

  • Morning Sheldon Prairie Museum
  • Lunch Langers Bar and Grill / Cook's Cafe
  • Afternoon Main Street 3

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

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    Get in

    Most people drive, but if you have your own plane, there's another option.

    By plane

    Go Sheldon Municipal Airport

    General aviation airport. No scheduled passenger service.

    ⚠ Last checked Aug 2020 — confirm before you go
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    See

    See Sheldon Prairie Museum

    📍 319 10th Street🕒 1:00-4:00 PM on Thursdays only☎ +1 712 324-5108Checked Mar 2022
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    Do

    Eat

    Sleep

    Stay healthy

    Place Sanford Sheldon Medical Center

    Small rural hospital with emergency services

    📍 118 N 7th Ave☎ +1 712 324-5041⚠ Last checked Apr 2020 — confirm before you go
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