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Historic
Downtown Sidney is a prime tourist location that attracts visitors with its
aesthetically pleasing facades on a variety of unique shops in a National
Register of Historic Places commercial district with a public plaza which
features on-going family friendly activities that highlight the community’s rich
history and bold future. Quality restaurants, antique stores and niche retailers
offer personalized customer service to make residents and visitors alike feel
welcome.
A “Wild
West” saloon serves as a history museum and focal point for tourists offering
old-fashioned root beer and homemade ice cream treats served in an atmosphere
that includes occasional gunfights and hangings. Visitors are encouraged to pose
for professional pictures in authentic garb with any of a cast of local
characters ranging from sodbusters to soldiers, gentlemen to scoundrels.
The Historic
Downtown Sidney organization works with the Chamber, tourism, city government
and building and business owners on a cooperative plan to market the historic
downtown as a destination for tourists traveling on Interstate 80 and Highways
30 and 385 as well as a trade area for customers from a 50-mile radius. State
and local incentive programs have made renovations possible and rents
affordable. The well maintained quaint historic environment enhances the
experience. Public facilities make the downtown an oasis for all who
come for the history and stay for the fun.
Stores are
open at hours, which accommodate working people, commuters and travelers.
Businesses meet the needs of local residents with quality goods and services.
Downtown residents, many of whom live in upper floor spaces, mingle with
tourists and visitors from nearby population centers who are looking for a safe,
convenient, comfortable and lively place to hang out and enjoy arts and
entertainment activities focused on the public plaza.
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