Sandhills Journey
Visitor Services

Visitor services are offered at these locations along the byway:

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  • Stuhr Museum, Jcts NE Hwy 2 & US Hwy 281, Grand Island. Open Mon-Sat 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun noon–5 p.m.
  • Sandhills Journey Scenic Byway Visitors Center, 44106 Hwy 2, Broken Bow. Open daily May-Sept 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.; Oct-April 10 a.m-4 p.m.
  • Norm’s Sinclair, Hwy 2, Dunning. Open Mon–Sat 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
  • Alliance Chamber of Commerce, 111 W Third St. Open Mon – Fri, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
  • Nine Brochure Racks are located in byway businesses and/or attractions.

    • Service Description Service Description
    Fees

    Fees

    None

    		 Accessibility

    Accessibility

    The following attractions meet ADA accommodations: Stuhr Museum of the Prairie Pioneer, the Sandhills Journey Scenic Byway Visitor Interpretive Center, the Custer County Historical Museum, the... More information on Accessibility
    Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities

    Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities

    The byway is appropriate for bicyclists, and pedestrians, but caution should be used on the non-surface shoulder sections. The beauty, low traffic volume, and good road conditions attract riders... More information on Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities     		Camping

    Camping

    Camping Facilities are available at the following locations: Mormon Island State Recreation Area, Buffalo County Recreation Area, Nebraska National Forest-Bessey Ranger District, Victoria... More information on Camping
    Food

    Food

    There are places to buy food along this byway.

    		 Gasoline

    Gasoline

    Gasoline is available.
    Information

    Information

    There is an authoritative information center along this byway.

    		 Lodging

    Lodging

    There is overnight lodging along this byway.
    Phone

    Phone

    Public phones are available along this byway.

    		 Restrooms

    Restrooms

    There are toilet facilities along this byway.
    Retail

    Retail

    There are places to shop along this byway.

    NOTE: The America's Byways® website is federally funded and cannot promote commercial businesses. This data may not be complete or up to date. The National Scenic Byways Program is not responsible for the quality of your travel experience. See the right column on the Byway Overview page for local contact information.

    Special Considerations

    A gap with no services available for the traveler exists between Hyannis in Grant County and Alliance in Box Butte County. This distance is 57 miles. All services are available in both Hyannis and Alliance.

    The highway is rarely closed due to weather conditions; however, a sudden winter snowstorm could impact travel. Current road condition information may be accessed by dialing 511. In the event of severe weather there are many locations where travelers could seek shelter.

    Population along the byway is sparse, with light traffic; a traffic jam on this byway means someone is herding cattle from one pasture to another.

    Restrictions

    There are no restrictions for legal highway vehicles along the byway.

    Seasons

    High Season

    Spring, summer and fall offer optimal travel showcasing cultural events, scenery, flora and fauna, and the unique landscape of the Nebraska Sandhills.

    Road Conditions

    To find up to date information about the road conditions along Sandhills Journey, please visit the FHWA listing of web sites for more information.
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