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.
Historical Paintings by Eugene Carara
A collection of 10 historical paintings make up the Eugene Carara Collection, housed in the lower rotunda area of the Logan County Courthouse in downtown Sterling. The late Carara lived in Sterling and taught art at Sterling High School for 30 years. In 1 ...
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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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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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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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Sanderson Gallery
100 College Ave., Sterling, 80751
The Sanderson Gallery, consisting of 40 paintings done by William Sanderson (1905-1990), is located at E. S. French Hall on the campus of Northeastern Junior College. Visit this gallery weekdays, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Free to view.
Tennant Art Gallery
100 College Ave., Sterling, 80751
Located in the Hays Student Center on the campus of Northeastern Junior College, this gallery showcases 28 pieces of Western art gifted to the college in the 1980s by Dr. Edward and June Tennant. The gallery may be accessed weekdays, between 9 a.m. and 4 ...
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