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Fort Sidney Inn

935 9th Avenue
Sidney NE 69162
Ph: (308) 254-5863

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Historic Markers

Lodgepole and the Union Pacific Railroad

Sidney, NE Railroad History

Fort Sidney Complex

U.S. Troops first occupied a temporary camp known as Sidney Barracks in the summer of 1867 to protect Union Pacific Railroad construction crews. The post was officially established in November 1867. In 1869

Sidney, NE Museums

Potter Depot Museum

The UP depot was moved back to Potter in 1991. After much restoration, it was opened to the public in 1996. It houses UP Railroad memorabilia as well as an agricultural room and other items. It is open by appointment only as well as special events in Potter.

Sidney, NE Museums

Carnegie Library

Andrew Carnegie awarded the city of Sidney $6,500 for the construction of this library which served Sidney from 1914 to 1965

Sidney, NE Carnegie Libraries

Largest Flag

This War Memorial, located in Legion Park, commemorates veterans from all American wars and houses one of the country's largest American flags which measures 20' x 38' on its 140' flagpole.

Sidney, NE One Of A Kinds

Things to do near Sidney, NE

Prairie Schooner Museum

This local history museum features home-made steam engines, a restored log cabin, spinning wheel, antique organ, old tools, t...

Pony Express Marker

The exploits of Pony Express riders are the stuff of legend. This historical monument marks the location of one of the hundre...