Gering, Nebraska
Gering is a city of 8,550 people in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska, founded in 1887.
Why visit Gering
Townapedia lists 15 museums and landmarks, 21 parks and trails, 25 places to eat, 6 places to stay and 8 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Marquis Opera House, Fontenelle Apartment House, Fort Mitchell and Riverside Park and Zoo.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 15°F, and about 40 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Gering
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Gering
Gering is a city in and the county seat of Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska, United States, in the Panhandle region of the state. The population was 8,564 at the 2020 census, making it the 17th most populous city in Nebraska.
From the Wikipedia article Gering, Nebraska (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do8
Marquis Opera House
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Opera house in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, United States
Museums and landmarks15
Fontenelle Apartment House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Apartment building in Scottsbluff, United States of America
Fort Mitchell
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Army fort in service from 1864-1867 near present day Scottsbluff, Nebraska
Gering Courier Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic building in Gering, Nebraska
Lincoln Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Hotel in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, United States
Midwest Theater
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Commercial building in Nebraska, United States of America
Scotts Bluff County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Courthouse in Gering, Nebraska
Scotts Bluff National Monument
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
National monument in the United States
Scottsbluff Carnegie Library
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Public library in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, U.S
US Post Office-Scottsbluff
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Building in the United States of America
Western Public Service Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Building in Scottsbluff, United States of America
Union Pacific Steam Powered Locomotive
Monument and historic site
Union Pacific Steam Powered Locomotive
3 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds21
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9 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes25
Steel Grill Restaurant & bar
Restaurant · Burger, Steak House, Chicken · 1.0 mi
2800 10th Street, Gering
Mo-Fr 16:00-22:00; Sa 11:00-22:00
El Charito
Restaurant · Mexican · 2.4 mi
802 21st Avenue, Scottsbluff
El Mexicano Restaurante
Restaurant · Mexican · 2.0 mi
510 East 9th Street, Scottsbluff
13 more on the map.
History
Gering was officially founded on March 7, 1887, being located at the base of the bluff that is now the center of Scotts Bluff National Monument. Although settled in 1886, Gering officially became a town in 1887 by a corporation headed by Oscar Gardner of Broken Bow, Nebraska and named for Martin Gering, a pioneer merchant with whom Gardner started the first dry goods store. Gardner, who was also a lawyer and Gering's first notary public, started the post office 1887, becoming Gering's first Postmaster. Union Pacific Railroad platted the town in 1887, but did not lay any track until 1910. In November 1888, Scottsbluff county split from Cheyenne County, and Gering became the new county seat. The city of Scottsbluff was founded across the North Platte River from the bluff in 1899, by a subsidiary of the Burlington Railroad, and had track and a makeshift depot by 1900. Separated only by the river, the two cities have since grown together and now form the 7th largest urban area in Nebraska.
Gering has been served since its founding by the Gering Courier newspaper.
From the History section of Gering, Nebraska on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay6
Cobblestone Hotel & Suites - Gering / Scottsbluff
Motel and hotel · 0.4 mi
960 M Street, Gering
Churches and places of worship19
Shopping5
Gas and EV charging7
Schools, colleges and libraries24
Healthcare3
Map of Gering
133 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41°F | 15°F | 0.3 in | 4.6 in |
| Feb | 43°F | 16°F | 0.5 in | 8.4 in |
| Mar | 53°F | 24°F | 1.0 in | 6.4 in |
| Apr | 61°F | 33°F | 1.7 in | 3.7 in |
| May | 70°F | 42°F | 2.9 in | 1.3 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 53°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 60°F | 1.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 87°F | 57°F | 1.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 47°F | 1.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 34°F | 1.3 in | 2.3 in |
| Nov | 50°F | 23°F | 0.6 in | 4.7 in |
| Dec | 40°F | 15°F | 0.5 in | 8.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Scottsbluff 1E (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Scotts Bluff County has had 9 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-09-24: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2024-05-24: Severe Winter Storm And Straight-Line Winds (Severe Storm)
- 2020-04-04: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-03-21: Severe Winter Storm, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2011-08-12: Flooding (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Western Nebraska Regional Airport (BFF) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 5 miles away.
- Terrytown 1 mi north, about 2 min by car
- Scottsbluff 3 mi north, about 5 min by car
- Minatare 8 mi east, about 13 min by car
- Mitchell 11 mi northwest, about 18 min by car
- Morrill 16 mi northwest, about 27 min by car
- Bayard 18 mi east, about 29 min by car
- LaGrange 29 mi southwest, about 47 min by car
- Torrington 31 mi northwest, about 50 min by car
- Bridgeport 31 mi east, about 50 min by car
- Alliance 45 mi northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Gering, Nebraska 10th from M 2, Ammodramus, Public domain
- Runza in Gering, NE, Egpetersen, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Panorama of Gering and Scottsbluff Nebraska viewed from Scotts Bluff National Monument, Hurstbergn, CC BY 4.0
- Marquis Opera House (Scottsbluff) from SW 2, Ammodramus, Public domain
- Scottsbluff Carnegie Library N entrance, Ammodramus, Public domain
- Western Public Service Bldg from NW 2, Ammodramus, Public domain
- Fontenelle Apartments (Scottsbluff, NE) from E 1, Ammodramus, CC0
- Fort Mitchell, Nebraska historical marker 2, Ammodramus, CC0
- Scottsbluff Post Office from NW 1, Ammodramus, Public domain
- Lincoln Hotel (Scottsbluff, Nebraska) from NW 2, Ammodramus, Public domain
- Scotts Bluff County courthouse from E 1, Ammodramus, Public domain
- Gering Courier from NW 1, Ammodramus, Public domain
- Scotts Bluff National Monument Signage - Nebraska (54123918494), Tony Webster, CC BY 2.0
- View along Saddle Rock, Scotts Bluff National Monument, 2009, DimiTalen, CC0
- Strata along Saddle Rock Trail, Scotts Bluff National Monument, 2009, DimiTalen, CC0
- South overlook trail P7170244 Town to North, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- South overlook trail P7170240 South Overlook, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- South overlook trail P7170251 Entrance frm So Overlook, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- South overlook trail P7170250 Saddle Rock Trl (Tunnel), Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- South overlook trail P7170249 South Trail n Prking, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- South overlook trail P7170248, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- South overlook trail P7170253 Entrance n Museum, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- South overlook trail P7170242 West View, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- South overlook trail P7170247 Saddle Rock Trl (Tunnel), Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- South overlook trail P7170245, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- South overlook trail P7170246, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- View towards the northeast from the North Overlook Trail, Scotts Bluff National Monument, 2009, DimiTalen, CC0
- View from the top (Scotts Bluff), sf-dvs, CC BY 2.0
- No Overlook Trl P7170256, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- North overlook trail P7170238 Parking area frm, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- North overlook trail P7170239 North from north overlook, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- No Overlook Trl P7170257 North Overlook, Chris Light, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Scotts Bluff Summit at Scottsbluff National Monument Nebraska (54270764782), Tony Webster, CC BY 2.0
- Scottsbluff,Nebraska,USA. - panoramio (3), Roman Eugeniusz, CC BY-SA 3.0
- View towards the north from the North Overlook, Scotts Bluff National Monument, 2009, DimiTalen, CC0
- Scottsbluff,Nebraska,USA. - panoramio (2), Roman Eugeniusz, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Scottsbluff,Nebraska,USA. - panoramio (1), Roman Eugeniusz, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Scottsbluff,Nebraska,USA. - panoramio (6), Roman Eugeniusz, CC BY-SA 3.0
- SBluffStormComingIn, Cathy Cline, CC BY-SA 3.0
- ScottsBluffTop1, Cathy Cline, CC BY-SA 3.0
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