Scottsbluff Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Visit Scottsbluff to walk along historic pioneer trails and experience the spectacular natural scenery of western Nebraska.

Outdoor adventures, remarkable scenery and pioneer history await in Scottsbluff. The city sits on the north banks of the North Platte River in the Nebraska panhandle. It takes its name from Scotts Bluff National Monument, a striking set of rocks looming over the south side of the river. During the mid-1800s, the monument was used as a landmark on three famous pioneer trails: the Oregon Trail, the California Trail and the Pony Express Trail.

Many of Scottsbluff’s attractions are outside the city centre. The city has limited public transportation so getting around is easiest via car.

Explore the trails and marvel at the rock formations of Scotts Bluff National Monument. Check out the prairie wagons and then walk along the Oregon Trail Pathway, which follows part of the original Oregon Trail. Hike along the Saddle Rock Trail to lookouts that offer sweeping views of the city and river. Enjoy uninterrupted views of the 4,659-foot-tall (1,420-metre) rocks from the Prairie View Trail.

Visit the monument’s Oregon Trail Museum to learn about the region’s pioneer, geological and paleontological history. Browse the museum’s gallery dedicated to the paintings of William Henry Jackson. At the nearby Legacy of the Plains Museum you can see a working farmstead and hear stories of the Nebraska prairie.

Go to Riverside Discovery Centre for family fun. Spot over 175 native and exotic animals, including big cats, monkeys and snakes. Let your kids enjoy playing in the water jets and fountains of the centre’s Splash Pad area.

Discover outdoor recreation opportunities within a 30-minute drive from Scottsbluff. Go swimming, fishing, sailing and Jet-Skiing at Lake Minature State Recreation Area and see the state’s only lighthouse. Spot migrating water birds, coyotes and raccoons in North Platte National Wildlife Reserve. The scenic trails in Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area are great for hiking and biking. Visit in the winter when snow-covered peaks present a calm and picturesque wonderland.

Scottsbluff is about a 3-hour drive north of Denver, Colorado. A convenient way to get here is by car, which allows the chance to enjoy scenic drives through Nebraska’s rugged landscapes.

Quality Inn

Quality Inn

2.5 out of 5
1902 21st Ave., Scottsbluff, NE
The price is ฿3,342 per night from 5 Oct to 6 Oct
฿3,342
฿3,877 total
5 Oct - 6 Oct
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Scottsbluff. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Central Park and West Nebraska Arts ...
Quality Inn
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Scottsbluff-Gering by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Scottsbluff-Gering by IHG

2.5 out of 5
1821 Frontage Rd, Scottsbluff, NE
The price is ฿3,556 per night from 21 Sept to 22 Sept
฿3,556
฿4,125 total
21 Sept - 22 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Scottsbluff. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Scottsbluff-Gering by IHG
Hampton Inn & Suites Scottsbluff Conference Center

Hampton Inn & Suites Scottsbluff Conference Center

2.5 out of 5
301 W Highway 26, Scottsbluff, NE
The price is ฿3,865 per night from 22 Sept to 23 Sept
฿3,865
฿4,483 total
22 Sept - 23 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Scottsbluff. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Hampton Inn & Suites Scottsbluff Conference Center
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Powerhouse on Broadway

Powerhouse on Broadway

2 out of 5
1721 Broadway, Scottsbluff, NE
Stay at this aparthotel in Scottsbluff. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and meeting facilities. Popular attractions West Nebraska Arts Center and Central Park ...
Powerhouse on Broadway
8 Mi to Scotts Bluff Nat'l Monument: Family Home

8 Mi to Scotts Bluff Nat'l Monument: Family Home

3 out of 5
Scottsbluff, NE
Stay at this 3-star cottage in Scottsbluff. Enjoy free parking, an in-room coffee maker and in-room fireplaces. Popular attractions West Nebraska Arts Center ...
8 Mi to Scotts Bluff Nat'l Monument: Family Home
Riverside Retreat in Bridgeport w/ Game Room!

Riverside Retreat in Bridgeport w/ Game Room!

3 out of 5
Bridgeport, NE
Stay at this 3-star family-friendly cottage in Bridgeport. Enjoy free parking, a pool table and patios. Popular attractions Bridgeport State Recreation Area ...
Riverside Retreat in Bridgeport w/ Game Room!
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