Baker City Attractions
Baker City (pop. 9,900) was incorporated in 1874 and features many historical buildings from the mining industry and the early gold rush days.
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Hell's Canyon National Recreation Area
Hell's Canyon National Recreation Area is a remote region on the edge of the Idaho border. This is the deepest canyon in the United States..
Alder House Museum
The Alder House Museum in Baker City is an early 1900's house with historic displays.
Baker Heritage Museum
The Oregon Trail Regional Museum in Baker City presents the cultural and natural history of the region. It features a collection of carriages, rocks and gems, and other artifacts. The building was constructed in 1920 and is on the National Register of Historic Places.
National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center
The National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center is located northeast of Baker City. Exhibits and video presentations tell the story of the emigrant experience and the impact of the Oregon Trail. Living history is used to illustrate the many aspects of pioneer life.
National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center
22267 Oregon Highway 86, Box 987
Baker City, OR 97814-0987
United States
22267 Oregon Highway 86, Box 987
Baker City, OR 97814-0987
United States
Phone 1 (541) 523-1843
Fax 1 (541) 523-1834
Hours
April 1 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
November 1 to March 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Sumpter Valley Railroad
The original Sumpter Valley Railroad was a narrow gage track built in the 1890's. It operated until 1947, at which time it ceased all operations at the tracks were pulled from the ground. A restoration program began in 1947, with new track being laid and old rail cars being retrieved and restored.
Visitors can travel on the eight kilometers of track to take a trip back in time and see the way a steam locomotive works. The Sumpter Valley Railway district is on the National Register of Historic Places.
All values are in United States Dollars
Visitors can travel on the eight kilometers of track to take a trip back in time and see the way a steam locomotive works. The Sumpter Valley Railway district is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Sumpter Valley Railroad
Box 389
Baker City, OR 97814-0389
United States
Box 389
Baker City, OR 97814-0389
United States
Phone 1 (541) 894-2268
Fax 1 (541) 894-2331
| Family | $ 40.00 |
| Adult | $ 15.00 |
| Senior over 65 | $ 14.00 |
| Child 16 & under | $ 9.00 |
Baker City Surroundings
Canyon City - Grant County Historical Museum, Oregon
The Grant County Historical Museum in Canyon City houses numerous photographs and documents related to the history of the town which was established after the discovery of gold in the area.
Haines - Eastern Oregon Museum, Oregon
Located in the small town of Haines, the Eastern Oregon Museum features a number of reconstructed pioneer buildings, including a blacksmith shop, parlor, and train depot. The museum also houses a collection of dolls, pioneer and farming artifacts, and non-motorized vehicles.
John Day, Oregon
John Day is located at the base of the hills of Malheur National Forest. The town is primarily an agricultural and logging community.
John Day - Kam Wah Chung and Company Museum
The Kam Wah Chung and Company Museum in John Day is a former Chinese doctor's office and pharmacy. It was built in the mid 1800's. The museum contains Chinese medicines and herbs and related artifacts.
Hours
May 1 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Union - County Museum, Oregon
Within the town of Union are a number of well-preserved Victorian homes dating to the 1800's. The Union County Museum features a number of displays relating to the cultural and natural history of the Grande Ronde Valley, as well as an exhibit on cowboys and cattle ranching in North America.
