Sidney (Montana)

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.

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. 

• 🌍 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. (updated Jul 2023)

• 🌍 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. (updated Feb 2023)

• 🌍 Hunter Dehner Memorial Skatepark, 2nd Ave SE. Open during daylight. Several back and forth with quarter pipes and banks, mini-ramp. Free. (updated Aug 2023)
• 🌍 Richland Park Disc Golf, County Rd 128. Open during daylight. Flat 9 hole course near river. Good for beginners. Picnic area and playground. Free. (updated Aug 2023)

• 🌍 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. (updated Jul 2023)
• 🌍 South 40, 207 2nd Avenue NW, ☏ +1 406 433-4999. M-Sa 10:30AM-9PM, Su 10AM-9:30PM. Nice salad bar, plus chops. (updated Feb 2023)

• 🌍 Cheerio Lounge, 101 East Main St, ☏ +1 406 433-9984. 
• 🌍 Winner's Pub, 804 South Central Ave, ☏ +1 406 433-4636. Daily 8AM-2AM. (updated Feb 2023)

Many workers stay in hotels and campgrounds. Reservations are critical.

• 🌍 Lone Tree Motor Inn, 900 South Central Ave, ☏ +1 406 433-4520. Check-in: 2PM, check-out: 11AM. (updated Feb 2023)

• 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. 

• Seven Sisters (12 miles south) is a wildlife management area. Day use fishing and boating. Agate hunting.