Sidney (Montana)

Sidney is a town in Montana. In 2020, 6,300 people lived there. == Understand == 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 == === By plane === 1 Sidney-Richland Municipal Airport (SDY), 540 Airport Rd, ☏ +1 406 433-2415. With service to Billings === By car === Sidney is at the intersection of Highways 200 and 16. It can also be accessed by Hwy 23. == Get around == There is a standard downtown area with businesses in a walkable area. Several businesses, restaurants, and most hotels, are outside this area. Richland Car and Truck Rental, 540 Airport Rd, ☏ +1 406-478-4930. == See == 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. (updated Jul 2023) 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. (updated Feb 2023) == Do == 1 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) 2 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) == Buy == == Eat == 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. (updated Jul 2023) 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. (updated Feb 2023) == Drink == 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. (updated Feb 2023) == Sleep == 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. (updated Feb 2023) == Connect == 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 == Seven Sisters (12 miles south) is a wildlife management area. Day use fishing and boating. Agate hunting.