Groups & Weddings
Are you planning a wedding, family gathering or group meeting? Logan County has several options to help you make plans for a fabulous event. Let your style guide you in making your decision as there are facilities for all.
What to Do
Are you looking to plan a visit to Sterling? Find a variety of ideas to fill your itinerary. Maybe you love museums or hiking and biking? Perhaps you enjoy golf or disc golf or fishing and boating? Here you’ll discover a variety of activities for every level of adventure. And to top it all off, you’ll rarely be caught in a traffic jam or stand in line!
Ready for some free-range tourism? You’ve come to the right place to roam.
What to See
The art and culture center for northeast Colorado, Sterling is known for its tree sculptures by renowned artist Bradford Rhea, creator of America’s gift to Pope John Paul II during his historic 1993 visit to the United States. Sterling also boasts the region’s largest display of bronze artwork in northeastern Colorado. With many talented artists and a commitment to community art, Logan County is colored by numerous murals in both Sterling and Merino and new metal art creations are popping up in several parks and other public places.
Sterling has a rich past to explore in the historic downtown are, as well as at the Overland Trail Museum, which records the greatest migration of people our country has ever experienced.
Where to Eat
Our culinary culture includes down home favorites at local diners, and unique cuisine and signature specialities at our restaurants. A gigantic scoop of hard ice cream is a favorite at the charming Simkins Parlour, and the Hot Spot Smokehouse delivers hopped up barbecue in the former Bill's Motors 1926 building. Stop at Parts & Labor Brewery next door for a vintage shop vibe and a brew made with locally grown wheat.
Where to Stay
Accommodations in Sterling range from a quaint boutique motel to modern hotels in beautiful settings. Travelers who prefer recreational vehicles or tent camping will feel right at “home” at our campsite facilities.
Arby's
Arby's Sterling is a quick-service restaurant serving quality meats on handcrafted sandwiches. our drive-thru is open. We call the transformation from a cut meat to a delicious sandwich "Meatcraft", and our dedication to Meatcraft informs every decision ...
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Baja Tacos
231 Broadway St, Sterling, 80751
COVID-19: We are open for limited indoor and patio dining and takeout. Call (970) 522-5563 to order
Baja Tacos has been serving Sterling for over 20 years. We have our own signature secret spice recipe that you won’t find anywhere else.
We are the ...
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Best Western Sundowner
125 Overland Trail St, Sterling, 80751
A 3-minute walk from the Overland Trail Museum, this straightforward hotel off I-76 is 1.7 miles from central Sterling and 14.1 miles from North Sterling State Park.
The casual rooms and suites have free WiFi and flat-screen TVs, as well as minifridges ...
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Brew Grit Coffee
329 W Main St, Sterling, 80751
Covid-19: Limited indoor seating, patio seating available. Welcome to Brew Grit Coffee! We are a locally owned coffee shop offering awesome specialty drinks and fresh-baked goods with seating and drive thru.
Buffalo Hills Campground & RV Park
22018 US Hwy 6, Sterling, 80751
I-76 and Hwy 6 Full-hookup, pull through sites. Tent sites. Clean modern bath and shower. Game room and mini golf. Theatre.
Bully's Grub & Pub
206 N Logan Ave, Fleming, 80728
Voted one of the best steakhouses in eastern Colorado, specializing in juicy prime rib, thick cut pork chops, delicious rib eye and Rocky Mountain Oysters. Side your entree with some fried green beans. The restaurant fills up fast so reservations are high ...
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Burger King
1602 W Main St, Sterling, 80751
COVID-19: Well-known fast-food chain serving grilled burgers, fries & shakes, plus breakfast. Limited indoor seating. Take out and drive-thru available.
Colonial Motel
915 S Division Ave, Sterling, 80751
For The Discriminating Traveler. Quaint, Clean, Free Refrigerator. & Micro, Internet, and Color Cable TV W/60 Channels, Large Parking, Accept Dogs, In Room Coffee, Check-Us out....Reasonable Pricing
Columbine Park
1318 South 3rd Avenue, Sterling, 80751
Sterling’s multi-use trails, especially in Columbine Park, are getting busier all the time. Our trails are open to walker, joggers, skaters, and bicyclists, of all ages and abilities.
Crest Motel
516 S Division Ave, Sterling, 80751
In downtown Sterling, this low-rise boutique motel is two miles from the Overland Trail Museum and 12.9 miles from North Sterling State Park.
The modern rooms all have free WiFi, flat-screen TVs with cable channels, mini fridges and microwaves.
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Dairy Queen
700 W Main St, Sterling, 80751
Soft-serve ice cream & signature shakes top the menu at this classic burger & fries fast-food chain.
Daylight Donut Shop
409 Chestnut St, Sterling, 80751
Counter-serve chain serving donuts & its own brand of coffee for sit-down or takeout. Open Daily 5am-11am.
Dream Redeemer
Ticks and tocks of magic clocks, Hands whirling as they run; Meshing gears rewind the years, Erasing all that's done. Night and day he churns away, With passion he redeems; Deflated lives his throne revives. Machining all new dreams.
El Jacal Mexican Grill
COVID-19 Info: Limited indoor dining. Open For Takeout, Curbside & Delivery. Call In Your Order & We Will Have It Ready For You. You Can Also Order A Margarita, Beer Or Any Other Alcoholic Beverages To Go and Delivery Fee $5. 970-526-6737
Exordium (Marble)
19187 Chambers drive, Sterling, 80751
20,000 lb. marble sculpture created Bradford Rhea. This sculpture of seven angels was inspired by Revelation 8:6
Fiesta Restaurant
807 Sidney Ave, Sterling, 80751
If your taste buds are looking for something different, take them on an exciting journey through our authentic Mexican cuisine. From our famous Fajitas to our Chicken tenders and French fries or our Taco salads, Fiesta Mexican Restaurant guarantees the gr ...
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First Interstate Inn
20930 E Hwy 6, Sterling, 80751
First Interstate Inn are one of Sterling's Hotels & Motels. They can be found at 20930 Us Highway 6, Sterling 80751 as shown on the map below. If you would like to contact First Interstate Inn please call 970-522-7274.
Fountain Lodge
619 N 3rd Stret, Sterling, 80751
Fountain Lodge is located in Sterling, CO. This is the only Fountain Lodge location in Sterling.
Fox 5 Theatre
313 Poplar St, Sterling, 80751
Modest venue showing first-run blockbusters & independent movies with weekly ticket specials.
Golfer
Cracking drives and Eagle dreams,
On crisp and sunny dawns;
Fairways stretch toward distant greens,
Twixt trees o'er emerald lawns;
Woods and irons and lofty chips,
That land next to the pin:
Give those who've ever held club's grips,
The lur ...
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Hays Student Center Ballroom
100 College Ave, Sterling, 80751
This is a multi-purpose facility used for conferences, banquets, receptions, testing, bazaar/fair booths, health clinics, etc. The ballroom seats 400 theatre style or 350 with tables and chairs banquet style. The facility is air conditioned, and has a sou ...
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Henry's Pub & Club
138 S Front St, Sterling, 80751
Sports bar serving your favorite cocktails and snacks.
Hootenannie's Pub
324 W Main St, Sterling, 80751
COVID-19 Info: We are open for takeout/Delivery! Call (970) 522-0204 to order. Ltd indoor and patio seating available.
We offer a wide range of food, including some of the best burgers you will find. All in a classy but relaxing environment. Come earl ...
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Hot Spot Smokehouse
We are open for takeout & indoor seating! View the menu on our website and call (970) 334-2265 to order. Small town bar and grill where you can enjoy a cold beer, good food, and great people. BBQ, Pool, Ping Pong, Live Entertainment.
Hot Spot Smokehouse Sterling
We are open for takeout and indoor and patio seating! View the menu on our website and call (970) 526-5402 to order Serving lunch, dinner and drinks, and some of the best barbecue around!
J & L Café
We are open for indoor dining, takeout and curbside! A local favorite, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner since 1935.
Jimmy John's
831 W Main St, Sterling, 80751
COVID-19 Info: We are open for takeout & delivery! You can order through our website or call (970) 521-7777. Counter-serve chain specializing in sub & club sandwiches, plus signature potato chips.
Logan County Fairgrounds
1120 Pawnee Avenue, Sterling, 80751
Fairgrounds buildings are available for use by the public for a variety of agricultural and non-agricultural related activities including horse shows, farm equipment demonstrations, 4-H and FFA contests, home and trade shows, craft fairs, flea markets, we ...
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Lu's Buffalo Stop
COVID-19 Info: We are open for takeout! Call (970) 522-0226 to order
McCauley’s Moustache Café
118 North 2nd Street, Sterling, 80751
COVID-19 Info: We are open for takeout, deliver, indoor and patio dining! Call (970) 526-6014 to order, or order through Joe Coffee App.
McDonald's
COVID-19 Info: Our Drive-thru is open! Classic, long-running fast-food chain known for its burgers, fries & shakes.
Metamorphosis (Bronze & Wood)
102 N Riverview Rd, Sterling, 80751
The shape of the original tree suggested the form of spreading wings which inspired Rhea to sculpt the tree trunk into his beautiful version of a caterpillar spinning a cocoon which bursts into a butterfly ready to take flight. This piece is frequently re ...
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Mi Ranchito
203 Broadway St, Sterling, 80751
Some of the best Mexican food that Sterling Colorado has to offer. Large servings and great prices will have you coming back for more.
Minuteman (Wood & Bronze)
Colorado State Government, 1400 South 3rd Avenue,, Sterling, 80751
This sculpture depicts a revolutionary-era colonial guardsman in authentic dress and in proper stance to protect his nation.
Among the forests of dreams and men,
Some trees of freedom stand;
and from their roots soldiers emerge,
To march throughout ...
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Momma Conde's
100 Broadway Plaza, Sterling, 80751
This family owned and operated restaurant has the best Mexican food in town. The menu has a large selection, and you can't go wrong with anything you choose. They offer the typical selections such as burritos, tacos, enchiladas, fajitas, etc. In addition, ...
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North Sterling Reservoir State Park
24005 Country Road 330, Sterling, 80751
12 Miles north of Sterling Electrical hookups in Elks and Inlet Grove Campgrounds. Showers, laundry facilities, water hydrants, picnic pavilion. Fishing and hunting. Water sports. Hiking trails.
North Sterling State Park
North Sterling State Park, 24005 Co Rd 330, Sterling, 80751
Sterling is the gateway to North Sterling State Park, a boater’s paradise featuring a 3,000-acre lake and 1,500 acres of land supporting a variety of recreational activities. Clean, modern facilities offer camping (141 sites), picnicking, swimming, hik ...
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Northeastern 18
Northeastern 18, located in Sterling, CO, is the premier golf course in the northeast region of Colorado. Founded in 1916 as Sterling Country Club, the course has a rich history within Colorado golf lore. The course is the oldest in northeastern Colorado ...
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Oakwood Inn
810 S Division Ave, Sterling, 80751
Comfortable rooms at reasonable rates. Travelers who shop smart can trust our family-run hotel is safe and maintained with pride.
Overland Trail Café
We are open for takeout orders and indoor seating! View the menu on our website and call (970) 522-1871 to order. Diner-style cafe with home cooked selections. Located inside the Ramada Inn
Overland Trail Museum
110 Overland Trail, Sterling, 80751
The Overland Trail Museum takes you back in time, presenting the history of the Overland Trail. The famous and, at its peak, most heavily traveled highway in the country led to the goldfields of California and later Colorado.
This replica of an old for ...
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Overland Trail Recreation Area
The multi-use trails are open to walkers, joggers, skaters and bicyclists of all ages and abilities. Dogs are welcome too; they must be on a leash at all times in all parks except at the Overland Trail Recreation Area. Dogs are also allowed to go swimmi ...
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Papa Murphy's Take n Bake Pizza
COVID-19 Info: We are open for takeout! Call (970) 522-4900 to order Chain outlet offering build-your-own takeaway pizzas, to be cooked at home.
Parts & Labor Brewing Company
402 Main St B, Sterling, 80751
COVID-19 Info: We are open for takeout & curbside and well as indoor and patio seating! View the menu on our website and call (970) 425-7540 to order
Parts & Labor Brewing Company is in the business of beer- and not just any beer. We build great beer. ...
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Peter L. Youngers Fine Arts Gallery
100 College Ave., Sterling, 80751
Located in E.S. French Hall at Northeastern Junior College, this gallery is named after a long-time, very accomplished artist and art professor and is home to a rotating show, which changes monthly, from September to May. Visitors should stop by this gall ...
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Pi Kappa Cino Coffee
COVID-19 Info: We are open for takeout! Welcome to Pi Kappa Cino Coffee! The premier drive-thru espresso in Sterling, Colorado. PKC opened in December 2005. We’ve been serving up the best espresso drinks in NE Colorado ever since.
Pioneer Park
17615 Highway 14, Sterling, 80751
A True Natural!
Get off the beaten path and get on the nature trail! Enjoy a .6 mile trail in Sterling’s Pioneer Park (17615 Highway 14) that traverses through trees and brush and over hill and dale. Grab your camera and take a quiet hike. Listen to the ...
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Pizza Hut
COVID-19 Info: We are open for Drive thru/Delivery! Call (970) 522-7363 or order through our website. Family-friendly chain known for its made-to-order pizzas.
Plainsman Pete (Wood)
100 College Ave, Sterling, 80751
This carving serves as a "mascot" for the two-year community college. Commissioned by the NJC's 45th year as an outstanding education institution. It was originally located outside on campus but was moved inside in the 1990s to assure that it did not beco ...
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Quality Inn
2020 Leisure Lane, Sterling, 80751
Situated at the intersection of Interstate 76 and the GAR Highway, this simple 3-story hotel is 1 mile from the Overland Trail Park and Museum and 3.6 miles from Logan County Fair.
All rooms have en suite bathrooms, as well as free WiFi, flat-screen TV ...
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Ramada Inn
22140 E Hwy 6, Sterling, 80751
Just off Interstate 76, this straightforward lodging is 1.5 miles from the Overland Trail Park and Museum and 2.7 miles from downtown Sterling.
The relaxed rooms have free WiFi, TVs and coffeemakers, as well as games consoles (fee). Kids 17 and under s ...
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Recreation Center
The Sterling Recreation Center has an indoor pool and outdoor pool. The indoor pool has a capacity of 225, including the diving well and an outdoor pool with a capacity of nearly 450. The outdoor pool includes several water features including a Multi-Play ...
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Riverview Golf Course
13064 Co Rd 370, Sterling, 80751
The Riverview Golf Club is a public golf course located 3/4 miles North of Overland Trail Museum on County Rd. 370, in beautiful Sterling, Colorado. The golf course and facility is operated by Val and Melody Heim of Golf Management, Inc. Riverview offers ...
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Riverview Golf Course
The Riverview Golf Club is a public golf course located 3/4 miles north of Overland Trail Museum on County Rd. 370, in beautiful Sterling, Colorado. The golf course and facility is operated by Val and Melody Heim of Golf Management, Inc. Riverview boasts ...
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Sam & Louie's Italian Pizzeria
Sam & Louie’s in Sterling, CO is all about relating to our guests on a personal level in a welcoming, fun, relaxing atmosphere. Great care is taken while preparing your meal and providing that level of customer service you deserve, all while creating the ...
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Santiago's
COVID-19 Info: We are open for takeout! Call (970)521-0179 to place an order
When Santiago's opened its doors in 1990, there were three important items that I firmly believed had to be implemented in order to set us in a league of our own.
The first ...
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Scion (Wood)
110 Riverview Road, Sterling, 80751
This sculpture consists of several bold, dauntless figures representing the incredible tenacity of those surviving life on the Plains. All of the figures are partially united in common support to symbolize the necessity for a cohesive element within the c ...
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Seraphim (Wood)
This cottonwood sculpture was inspired by a verse from the Bible which, when explored further, tells about four living creatures covered with eyes front and back - a lion, an ox, a man, and an eagle in flight. Each has six wings and eyes all over, inside ...
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Simkins Parlour
COVID-19 Info: We are open for dine-in and take out! Call (970) 522-0896 to order. Now serving: Premium Hard Ice Cream, Delicious High Plains Spice Company Coffees, Gourmet Soups, and Fresh Salads with an array of toppings to choose from!
Skygrazers (Bronze)
1318 South 3rd Avenue, Sterling, 80751
This delightful carving has become the symbol of the "City of the Living Trees" It was dedicated to the city in the fall of 1984.
Just beyond the clouds of doubt and chaos they appeared; a congregation of spindling appendages fused in a mass of true be ...
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Sonic
421 Chestnut St, Sterling, 80751
COVID-19 INFO: Our Drive thru is open for take out! Fast-food burger & fries joint with an old-school feel, including retro drive-in service.
Spurz Grill
A family-friendly restaurant featuring American cuisine and specialty burgers. Great place for a special evening and group gatherings.
Sterling Elks Lodge
The Sterling Elks Lodge offers the Dome Room and Ballroom for small, medium or large events.
Sterling Motor Lodge
Rooms have a refrigerator and a microwave. Free Wifi. Some of the rooms have a complete kitchen. Manager On site at each motel. Pet Friendly. Nightly Guest welcome along with Long Term Guest
Subway
COVID-19 Info: We are open for dine-in and takeout! Place an order on our website. Open Daily 9:30am-9:30pm. Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads.
Super 8 Motel
Adjacent to Interstate 76 and US Route 6, this simple budget hotel is 0.9 miles from the Overland Trail Park and Museum and an 8-minute drive from Logan County Fairgrounds.
Rooms sleep up to 5 and include en suite bathrooms and flat-screen TVs with pre ...
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Taco John's
COVID-19 Info: Our Drive-thru is open for takeout! Fast-food chain featuring tacos, burritos, nachos & breakfasts mixing Mexican & Western flavors.
The Grill at River City
COVID-19 Info: We are open for takeout/curbside! Place an order online or call (970) 526-6969. New American Restaurant
The Mask (Wood)
100 College Ave, Sterling, 80751
This piece exemplifies the traditional theme of comedy & tragedy. It originally was located at the entrance of the old Oak Street Theater, which was home to the Prairie Players, a local theater troupe. It took approximately 200 hours to complete. The crac ...
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Village Inn
COVID-19 Info: We are open for indoor dining, take out & curbside! Call (970) 522-4882 to place an order or order online. Family-friendly chain serving home-style American classics such as chicken-fried steak & pot pie.
Wendy's
COVID-19 Info: Drive thru open 6:30am-Midnight; dining room open from 11:00am-7pm Fast-food burger chain known for its shakes, as well as sides such as chili & baked potatoes.
Willow's
109 Colorado Ave, Merino, 80741
COVID-19 Info: We are open for dine in (reservation only), take out and curbside delivery! Please call 970-522-1117 to place an order.
We are a full service restaurant, with great food and home like atmosphere. We are dedicated to make your experience ...
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Wind Towers
Wind operations in Colorado make up an industry that ranks with any in the country, and an industry that goes largely unnoticed by many of Colorado’s residents. The prairie winds that fuel the hundreds of wind towers are not as fierce as those at higher a ...
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Windlace
The sculpture symbolizes the courage, grace and evolution of women in our society. It was dedicated to the City of Sterling in the spring of 1987.
Against a swriling breeze,
imprisoned souls ascend;
Rising from their knees,
In a vision they transcend. ...
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Wisdom Park
320 Plainview Ave, Sterling, 80751
Playground equipment, basketball court, playground equipment, concrete walking path, lighted pavilion, picnic tables and restroom.. Located at Plainview and Charmony Place.
Wonderful House
100 Broadway Plaza, Sterling, 80751
COVID-19 Info: We are open for takeout & delivery! View the menu on our website and call (970) 522-0101 to order MANDARIN • HUNAN • SZECHUAN • CANTONESE CUISINE
