Sidney, Nebraska travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

Sidney is a city with 6700 citizens in the Panhandle of Nebraska.

4 sights · 1 places to eat · 1 places to stay

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Best things about Sidney

Fort Sidney Officers Quarters

County history museum with exhibits on the railroad, military, and pioneer days. Housed in the former married officers quarters of Fort Sidney.

Fort Sidney Post Commanders Home

Fort Sidney Powder Magazine

Sidney Boot Hill Cemetery

The remains of Sidney's original cemetery from the Old West era, dating from 1868.

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: May–Jun, Sep. Summer highs reach about 90°F; winter lows dip to about 12°F. Very hot (Jul) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Cold months (Jan) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: May and Jun. (climate data from nearby Chimney Rock National Historic Site)

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.
BFF Western Neb. Rgnl/William B. Heilig Airport, Scottsbluff — 60 mi away. Directions
AIA Alliance Municipal Airport, Alliance — 64 mi away. Directions
DEN Denver International Airport, Denver — 125 mi away (major hub). Directions

Full “Get in” guide ↓

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 Sidney Boot Hill Cemetery, Fort Sidney Officers Quarters
Lunch Dude's Steakhouse & Brandin' Iron Bar
Afternoon Fort Sidney Post Commanders Home, Fort Sidney Powder Magazine

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

Food for you

Cuisine (tap to filter)

What to ask about, for your diet

Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder

Photos

Map

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Get around

The city operates dial-a-ride bus service on Monday to Friday from 8AM to 5PM. Each ride costs $1.50.

See

See Sidney Boot Hill Cemetery

The remains of Sidney's original cemetery from the Old West era, dating from 1868.

📍 Elm St, 0.2 mi east of 10th Ave☎ +1 308 254-5395⚠ Last checked Apr 2015 — confirm before you go

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See Fort Sidney Officers Quarters (Cheyenne County Museum)

County history museum with exhibits on the railroad, military, and pioneer days. Housed in the former married officers quarters of Fort Sidney.

📍 Jackson St at 6th Ave🕒 Memorial Day-Labor Day: Mon-Fri 9AM-11AM,1PM-3PM, Sat-Sun 1PM-4PM; rest of year by appointment☎ +1 308 254-2150⚠ Last checked Apr 2015 — confirm before you go

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See Fort Sidney Post Commanders Home

📍 1108 6th Avebetween Jackson and Linden Sts🕒 Memorial Day-Labor Day: Mon-Fri 9AM-11AM,1PM-3PM, Sat-Sun 1PM-4PM; rest of year by appointment☎ +1 308 254-2150⚠ Last checked Apr 2015 — confirm before you go

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