Sandhills Journey
Visitor Services
Visitor services are offered at these locations along the byway: 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...[more]
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Fees None |
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Accessibility The following attractions meet ADA accommodations: Stuhr Museum of the Prairie Pioneer, the Sandhills Journey Scenic Byway... [more] |
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Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities The byway is appropriate for bicyclists, and pedestrians, but caution should be used on the non-surface shoulder sections. The... [more] |
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Camping Camping Facilities are available at the following locations: Mormon Island State Recreation Area, Buffalo County Recreation Area,... [more] |
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Food There are places to buy food along this byway. |
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Gasoline Gasoline is available. |
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Information There is an authoritative information center along this byway. |
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Lodging There is overnight lodging along this byway. |
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Phone Public phones are available along this byway. |
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Restrooms There are toilet facilities along this byway. |
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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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