Sidney is a town in Montana. In 2020, 6,300 people lived there.
Understand edit
The area is near large oil reserves and has experienced several boom and bust cycles. These bring in an influx of people to the town, some staying for a short period of time. The town has surges in oil exploration activity. The entire region has had substantial increase in population. This has brought a tremendous increase in the economy, the population and crime.
Sidney is home to a sugar beet refinery. In the fall the refining creates a lingering odor over the entire town. It's not exactly unpleasant, just odd smelling.
Get in edit
By plane edit
- 1 Sidney-Richland Municipal Airport (SDY), 540 Airport Rd, ☏ +1 406 433-2415. With service to Billings
By car edit
Sidney is at the intersection of Highways 200 and 16. It can also be accessed by Hwy 23.
Get around edit
There is a standard downtown area with businesses in a walkable area. Several businesses, restaurants, and most hotels, are outside this area.
- Avis, 703 S. Central Ave, ☏ +1 406 433-3894.
- Priceless Rent-A-Car, ☏ +1 406 480-2936.
See edit
- 1 Ft. Union Trading Post/Ft. Buford, 15550 Highway 1804, Williston, ND (22 miles north of Sidney), ☏ +1 701 572-9083, andy_banta@nps.gov. Summer: 8AM-6:30PM; Winter: 9AM-5:30PM. historic fort located near the meeting of the Missouri and Yellowstone rivers, best known as the place Sitting Bull surrendered. Museum, standing buildings, picnic area. $5 adult, $2.50 child.
- 2 MonDak Heritage Center & Art Gallery, 120 3rd Avenue SE, ☏ +1 406 433-3500, mdhc@richland.org. Tu-F 10AM-4PM, Sa 1-4PM. Amazingly large "town" in basement. Recreated bank, blacksmith, barber, houses, and several more. All thoroughly staged with actual implements. Free.
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Eat edit
- 1 Meadowlark Brewing, 117 South Central Ave, ☏ +1 406 433-2337. 11AM-9PM, closed Su, M. Local craft brewery with upscale menu. Stop and enjoy a beer even if you aren't eating.
- 2 South 40, 207 2nd Avenue NW, ☏ +1 406 433-4999. M-Sa 10:30AM-9PM, Su 10AM-9:30PM. Nice salad bar, plus chops.
Drink edit
- 1 Cheerio Lounge, 101 East Main St, ☏ +1 406 433-9984.
- 2 Winner's Pub, 804 South Central Ave, ☏ +1 406 433-4636. Daily 8AM-2AM.
Sleep edit
Many workers stay in hotels and campgrounds. Reservations are critical.
- 1 Lone Tree Motor Inn, 900 South Central Ave, ☏ +1 406 433-4520. Check-in: 2PM, check-out: 11AM.
Connect edit
- McDonald's, 1550 S Central Ave. free Wi-fi
- Sidney Area Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture, 909 S. Central Ave, ☏ +1 406 433-1916, schamber@midrivers.com.
Go next edit
- Seven Sisters (12 miles south) is a wildlife management area. Day use fishing and boating. Agate hunting.
Routes through Sidney |
Regina ← Plentywood ← Jct W E ← | N S | → Glendive → END |
Great Falls ← Lewistown ← Jct S ← | W E | → becomes → Cartwright → Watford City |