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Chimney Rock National Historic Site, Bayard, NE

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Chimney Rock National Historic Site

Chimney Rock National Historic Site is a sightseeing stop in Bayard, NE, part of the Cheyenne and Scottsbluff guide. Cost: under $25.

9822 County Rd 75 · Bayard, NE

Why you should go…

Chimney Rock is a spire of Brule clay, volcanic ash and Arikaree sandstone whose peak stands 4,228 feet above sea level, high over the North Platte River valley. In the mid-1800s it was a landmark for travelers on the Oregon, California and Mormon trails, which ran along its north side. History Nebraska runs the site, and the visitor center has museum exhibits and a video about the pioneers and the westward migrations, plus a gift shop.

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    Scotts Bluff Area

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    Visitor bureau for the Scottsbluff and Gering area of the Nebraska Panhandle, home to Scotts Bluff National Monument and Chimney Rock.

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    Scotts Bluff County

    Free

    Nebraska Panhandle county anchored by Scotts Bluff National Monument, historic Oregon Trail landmarks and Wildcat Hills.

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