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DeutschSidney is a town in Montana. In 2020, 6,300 people lived there.
Understand
[edit | edit source]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.
- Sidney Area Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture, 909 S. Central Ave, ☏ +1 406 433-1916, schamber@midrivers.com.
Get in
[edit | edit source]By plane
[edit | edit source]- 1 Sidney-Richland Municipal Airport (SDY), 540 Airport Rd, ☏ +1 406 433-2415. With service to Billings
By car
[edit | edit source]Sidney is at the intersection of State Highway 200 (MT-200) and State Highway 16 (MT-16). It can also be accessed by MT-23.
Get around
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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
[edit | edit source]- 1 MonDak Heritage Center & Art Gallery, 120 3rd Ave SE, ☏ +1 406 433-3500, mdhc@richland.org. Tue-Fri 10AM-4PM, Sat 1-4PM. Amazingly large "town" in basement. Recreated bank, blacksmith, barber, houses, and several more. All thoroughly staged with actual implements. Free.
Do
[edit | edit source]- 1 Hunter Dehner Memorial Skatepark, 2nd Ave SE. Open during daylight. Several back and forth with quarter pipes and banks, mini-ramp. Free.
- 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.
- 3 Seven Sisters Wildlife management area (12 miles south). Day use fishing and boating. Agate hunting.
Buy
[edit | edit source]Eat
[edit | edit source]- 1 Meadowlark Brewing, 117 South Central Ave, ☏ +1 406 433-2337. 11AM-9PM, closed Sun, Mon. Local craft brewery with upscale menu. Stop and enjoy a beer even if you aren't eating.
- 2 South 40, 207 2nd Ave NW, ☏ +1 406 433-4999. Mon-Sat 10:30AM-9PM, Sun 10AM-9:30PM. Nice salad bar, plus chops.
Drink
[edit | edit source]- 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 | edit source]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 | edit source]- McDonald's, 1550 S Central Ave. free Wi-Fi
Go next
[edit | edit source]| Routes through Sidney |
Regina ← Plentywood ← Jct W  E ← | N  S | → Glendive → END |
Great Falls ← Lewistown ← Jct  S ← | W  E | → becomes .svg){kind=small} → Cartwright → Watford City |