Baker City, OR Road Trips

1 The Oregon Trail Interpretive Center, Highway 86 (6 miles (10 km) east of the town), ☏ +1 541-523-1843, [email protected]. Informative and interesting. You can see the old ruts from the wagon trains on the hills near the museum. The Center is a National Historic Site and there is an entrance fee although National Park passes may be used here. (updated Dec 2020) 2 Baker Heritage Museum (formerly Oregon Trail Regional Museum), 2480 Grove St., ☏ +1 541-523-9308. Daily 9AM-4PM. Housed in the 1920 Baker Municipal Natatorium. Adults $6; Seniors (60+) and Youth (13-17) $5; Children (12 and under) Free. (updated Apr 2017) 3 Sumpter Valley Gold Dredge/ State Heritage Area, ☏ +1 541-894-2486. Free. (updated Oct 2017) 4 St. Francis de Sales Cathedral, 2235 First St, ☏ +1 541-523-4521, [email protected]. (updated Sep 2020) Crossroads Carnegie Art Center, 2020 Auburn Ave, ☏ +1 541-523-5369, [email protected]. M-Sa 10AM-5PM. Free, donations appreciated. (updated Mar 2026)

The Hells Canyon Scenic Highway. This is the southern end of the Hells Canyon Scenic Highway which follows Rte 86 east of town to the Snake River on the Oregon-Idaho border. The Scenic drive can be followed as a big loop around to Joseph and La Grande further to the north. Be aware that driving the entire loop may not be possible during winter as some roads are not maintained and can be blocked by snow. This situation may exist well into spring (ie: late April). Some of the roads traverse high terrain where winter snows may linger longer than you might expect. Historic Building Walk. The town has numerous restored older buildings and there is a walking route around the downtown featuring many of these fine old structures. The Elkhorn Scenic Byway. A wonderful drive through the Elkhorn Mountains just outside of Baker City. It follows Highway 7 to Sumpter and around to Haines past Anthony Lakes Ski Area and the North Fork John Day River Wilderness. This route is also often tough in Winter. 1 Anthony Lakes Ski Area, 47500 Anthony Lakes Hwy, North Powder, OR, ☏ +1 541-856-3277, [email protected]. Some of the most powdery ski conditions in Oregon and is just 35 miles from Baker City. Also offers Nordic skiing in winter and mountain biking in summer. (updated Aug 2025) 2 The Powder River and Phillips Reservoir. Great fishing opportunities both in Baker City and nearby. Miners Jubilee, Geiser Pollman Park.

Barley Brown's Brewpub. Has excellent craft beers and good food. El Eradero. Mexican restaurant. Paizano's Pizza, 2940 10th St, ☏ +1 541 524-1000. 11AM–8PM. Gourmet pizzas, huge stromboli, over 65 different toppings, excellent salads, over 30 beers available, TVs, sports. The dough is made in-house from an Italian yeast colony and gluten-free and keto options are available a well. Vegan cheese and sausage are also on the menu. Mad Matilda's Vintage Market and Coffee, 1931 Court Ave (at Main St), ☏ +1 541-519-2991. Great coffee shop in a historic downtown building. (updated Mar 2021)

Best Western Sunridge Inn & Conference Center (formerly Best Western Sunridge Inn), 1 Sunridge Ln, ☏ +1 541-523-6444, fax: +1 541 523-6446. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. 1 Geiser Grand Hotel, 1996 Main St, ☏ +1 541 523-1889, toll-free: +1-888-434-7374. Check-in: 4PM, check-out: noon. Great historic hotel built in 1889, with a large stained glass ceiling. Also has a stellar restaurant and bar. Scheduled activities requiring tickets include historic hotel tours, ghost hunting, and mixology classes. (updated Mar 2026) The Ison House Bed & Brew, 1790 Washington Ave, ☏ +1 503-894-4075. (updated May 2021) Mtn. View RV Park, 2845 Hughes Ln, ☏ +1 541-523-4824 (park info), toll-free: +1-800-806-4824 (reservations), [email protected]. (updated Mar 2026)

Most people will arrive on the I-84 which runs from Portland through to Boise and beyond. Highway 7 runs west to John Day and Highway 86 goes east as the Hell's Canyon Scenic Highway.