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Voykit pocket guide · United States

Valentine

Spend a night in Valentine to see Smith Falls State Park and the Sand Hills Museum; a day trip is possible if you’re passing through.

Valentine is a small Sand Hills town in north‑central Nebraska, best known for nearby Smith Falls—the state’s tallest waterfall—and a modest local museum. With limited services, one overnight stay covers the main sights; longer stays are only for extra outdoor activities.

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Country
United States
Best months
May–Sep
Avoid
Dec–Feb (cold, limited daylight)
Stay
1 night

Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.

Essentials

Currency
USD
Money
Currency is the US dollar (USD, $). Cards and phone payments work almost everywhere; carry a little cash for tips and small vendors.
Daily spend
Budget $45–$65 excl. bed · Mid $65–$100 excl. bed · High $100+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
SIM and data
AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.
Emergency
Police, fire, ambulance 911
Plugs
Types A, B · 120 V · 60 Hz · Chargers are dual-voltage; hair dryers and straighteners from 230 V countries need a converter.
Tipping
Sit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.; Bar: US$1–2 per drink or 20% of the tab.; Taxi / ride-hailing: 15–20%, in the app.; Hotel housekeeping: US$3–5 a night.; Porter / valet: US$2–5 per bag or car.; Tour guide: US$10–20 per person for a day tour.; Counter service / tablet prompts: Optional; 0–15%.
Water
Tap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.
Toilets
Free public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations. Rest areas on highways are free.

Get in

By air

VTN · Valentine Municipal Airport
Small regional airport; limited commercial service

Typical fares

Drive to Smith Falls
about $12–$15 gas (check fuel price)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card

Get around

The town is walkable; rent a car for the 24 km (15 mi) drive to Smith Falls and other Sand Hills sites.

See and do

Known for

  • Smith Falls State Park
  • Sand Hills Museum
  • Valentine postmark

Day trips

WhereHowTime
Smith Falls State ParkDrive east on US‑20, 24 km (15 mi) (≈30 min).≈45 min round trip
Sand Hills MuseumLocated on US‑20 west of town, 2 km (1.2 mi) (≈5 min) drive or walk.≈10 min total

Sleep

Harmony Inn
Central location on Hwy 20; basic rooms, free Wi‑Fi, parking.

Phrase card

EnglishSay or show
Where is the post office?Kde je pošta?kde ye pošta?
How much is the parking?Kolik je parkování?kolik ye parkovani?

Etiquette, safety and scams

Etiquette

  • Greeting: Handshake and 'hi, how are you?' — reply 'good, thanks'; avoid: Treating the question as a real health enquiry
  • Restaurants: Tip 18–22% and wait for the check; avoid: Leaving without tipping
  • Personal space: Keep an arm's length in queues; avoid: Standing close to strangers
  • Politics and religion: Listen more than you speak; avoid: Opening with hot-button topics
  • Smoking: Smoke only in marked areas; avoid: Smoking near doors or in parks where banned

Scams and watch-outs

  • Winter storms can close roads; check conditions before traveling.

Valentine is low‑crime and safe for visitors; winter storms can affect roads, so check weather before traveling.

One and two days

No timed day plan for Valentine yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.

  • Smith Falls State Park
  • Sand Hills Museum
  • Valentine postmark

Sources

Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.

Pocket card

Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.

Valentine

Na tuto adresu, prosím

To this address, please

My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)

  • Police, fire, ambulance911

US consulates are in Omaha and Lincoln (check hours).

Voykit · checked 2026-09

Printed from Voykit (/valentine). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.