North Sterling State Park, situated on the North Sterling Reservoir, has boat ramps, camping areas with over 150 camping sites and multiple areas perfect for a picnic. Before you grab a bite, work up an appetite by swimming, boating, waterskiing, camping and fishing at this beautiful park. If you have energy to spare, hit the Overland Trail Recreation Area, home to a five-acre fishing pond, biking trails, fishing areas, walking paths, and a fishing pier.
If you find yourself in this Colorado city in the summer, be sure to attend the annual Logan County Fair, an old-time county fair with a 4-H petting zoo, food competitions, a carnival, a demolition derby, music shows, and a rodeo. If you missed this county fair, you can plan to check out Sugar Beet Days harvest festival in the fall where you can sample local food or buy art from local artists! Now that you’ve walked around town, you can learn about its upbringing at Overland Trail Museum. The museum, which resembles a fort, houses a mix of historical items and is among other restored historical buildings like a one-room school house.
If you’re heading to Colorado, be sure to add the city of Sterling to your itinerary. Hotels in Sterling make it easy for you to explore this city, considered the largest city in northeastern Colorado. When you book with Choice Hotels in Sterling you can immerse yourself in its farm-ranch community and enjoy a bit of the prairie life and the great outdoors.