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Scottsbluff
is a city of about 15,000, located in Scotts Bluff County in west-central Nebraska. It is the 12th largest city in Nebraska and the largest city in the Panhandle Region of the state. Founded in 1900 across from the North Platte River, the town was named for a bluff that is now a national park called Scotts Bluff National Monument. It also sits directly across the river from the town of Gering. Together the two cities form the 7th largest urban area in Nebraska. Scotts Bluff National Monument has been a landmark of the Great Plains for hundreds of years. Towering 800 feet above the North Platte River, it served as a marker for those who traveled the Oregon, California, Mormon and Pony Express Trails. The park contains 3,000 acres of prairie land and scenic sandstone bluffs. Parts of the old trail can still be seen and the Oregon Trail Museum features a variety of exhibits of the early pioneers. A paved road and hiking trail in the park allow visitors to either drive or walk to the summit of the bluff, which offers a spectacular view of the North Platte Valley. Other attractions in or near Scottsbluff include Riverside Park and Zoo, the North Platte Valley Museum, the Wyo-Braska Natural History Museum and the Lake Minatare State Recreation Area. There are many other things to do in the area, as well, including hiking, biking, fishing, golf and camping.
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Scottsbluff Vacation Rentals
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Scottsbluff Hotels and Resorts
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| Hampton Inn & Suites Scottsbluff/conference Center | 301 West Hwy 26 | Scottsbluff, NE | | (308) 635-5200 | | Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suits | 1821 Frontage Rd | Scottsbluff, NE | | (308) 632-1000 | | Scottsbluff Comfort Inn | 2018 Delta Dr | Scottsbluff, NE | | (308) 632-7510 | | Super 8 Motel | 2202 Delta Dr | Scottsbluff, NE | | (308) 635-1600 | | Circle S Lodge | 400 M St | Gering, NE | 3.2 mi. | (308) 436-2157 | | Microtel Inn & Suites | 1130 M St | Gering, NE | 3.2 mi. | (308) 436-1950 | | Oak Tree Inn | 80700 Hwy 26 | Morrill, NE | 15.1 mi. | (308) 247-2111 |
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| Fontenelle Inn B&B | 1424 4TH Ave | Scottsbluff, NE | | (308) 632-6257 |
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Scottsbluff Weather & Climate
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The west central panhandle region of Nebraska, in the North Platte Valley region, has a four-season climate of cold winters and hot, dry summers. High temperatures in the summer range in the 80¢s and 90¢s, with occasional temperatures of 100 or slightly above, but with very low humidity. Lows of around 60 are common during the summer. Thunderstorms can occur in the spring and summer. The average date of the last frost in this area is May 12th and the average date of the first frost is September 28th. In winter, temperatures of zero or below occur approximately 15 times during the winter. Outbreaks of Arctic air bring very cold conditions about five times each season. Snow with strong winds, causing blowing and drifting, occur several times each winter, with a severe blizzard of extended duration occurring about once every thirty years.
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| Month |
High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
38°F |
11°F |
0.54 in. |
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| February |
44°F |
15°F |
0.58 in. |
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| March |
51°F |
23°F |
1.16 in. |
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| April |
61°F |
31°F |
1.79 in. |
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| May |
71°F |
42°F |
2.70 in. |
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| June |
82°F |
52°F |
2.65 in. |
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| July |
88°F |
57°F |
2.13 in. |
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| August |
86°F |
54°F |
1.19 in. |
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| September |
77°F |
43°F |
1.22 in. |
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| October |
64°F |
31°F |
1.01 in. |
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| November |
48°F |
19°F |
0.80 in. |
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| December |
39°F |
11°F |
0.56 in. |
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Scottsbluff Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are Western Neb Regional William B Heilig Field (BFF) located about 3 miles east of Scottsbluff, the Alliance Municipal airport (AIA) located approximately 45 miles east of Scottsbluff in Alliance, Nebraska, Kimball Municipal Robert E Arraj Field (IBM) located roughly 46 miles south of Scottsbluff in Kimball, Nebraska, Sidney Municipal Lloyd W Carr Field (SNY) located around 63 miles southeast of Scottsbluff in Sidney, Nebraska, and finally the Chadron Municipal airport (CDR) located about 73 miles northeast of Scottsbluff in Chadron, Nebraska.
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Scottsbluff Attractions
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| | | Golf Courses |
| Riverview Country Club | Scottsbluff | NE | | | | Monument Shadows Golf Course | Gering | NE | 3.2 mi. | | | Scenic Knolls Golf Course | Mitchell | NE | 9.1 mi. | | | Rolling Green Golf Course & Country Club | Morrill | NE | 14.8 mi. | | | Chimney Rock Golf Course | Bayard | NE | 18.0 mi. | | | Cottonwood Country Club | Torrington | WY | 29.8 mi. | |
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| Snowy Range | Laramie | WY | 106.8 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| North Platte Valley Museum | Gering | NE | 2.8 mi. | (History) | | Museums2go2 | Gering | NE | 2.8 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Wildlife World | Gering | NE | 2.8 mi. | (Science) | | WyoBraska Natural History Museum | Gering | NE | 2.8 mi. | (Science) |
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| Riverside Zoo | Scottsbluff | NE | | |
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