Stuart: The Gateway to Sioux City
Just 3 hours away on the west of Sioux City is Stuart, Nebraska, a village located in Holt County. It was first settled in 1879 and was named for the original owner of the town's site, Peter Stuart. The village developed thanks to the Fremont, Elkhorn and Missouri Valley Railroad, which depot was established in 1881. The nearest airport is Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI), 140 miles away.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Stuart, Nebraska is from mid June to early September. Expect warm and mostly clear summers and freezing, dry, and windy winters in the area. The busiest month for tourism is in August. Visit in June for the Omaha Summer Arts Festival and NEBRASKAland Days in North Platte. Nebraska's Big Rodeo happens in nearby Burwell in late July. Make sure to book Stuart NE hotels months before the peak season.
What to Do & Area Attractions
When in Stuart, Nebraska, be prepared to drive several hours to visit attractions such as the Mount Rushmore National Memorial with its towering mountainside structures and the nearby Devils Tower National Monument, which is considered sacred by Native American tribes. In Sioux City, visit the Sioux City Railroad Museum for its restored trains and exhibits then to Stone State Park to go hiking, biking, fishing, camping, and boating. At Holiday Inn Express Oneill, tourists can enjoy 2-star amenities with complimentary breakfast, an indoor pool with whirlpool tub, and fitness and business centers. Super 8 by Wyndham O Neill NE offers traditional rooms with coffee-making facilities, microwave, fridge, and cable TV.