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What to do and see in Pendleton, Oregon (OR): The Best Budget-friendly Things to do
Rich tradition. Fine craftsmanship. Legendary reputation. Pendleton was named the Top True Western Town of 2011 by True West magazine. Museums celebrate the rich traditions of pioneers, cowboys and Native Americans. Find fine craftsmanship at the Pendleton Woolen Mills, working saddle shops and Native American beading. Enjoy genuine thrills at The Underground Tours and world-famous Pendleton Round-Up Arena. Bikers, cyclists and sportspeople love this location at the base of the Blue Mountains.
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1. Pendleton Round-Up
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5.0 based on 84 reviews
2. Tamastslikt Cultural Institute
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4.5 based on 211 reviews
The institute chronicles tribal heritage and the impact of Western migration from the Native American perspective.
Reviewed By Bookwonk
Pendleton has a LOT of high quality cultural attractions, and ideally visitors should stay for a couple days and do them all, but if you only have time for one, this is where I’d send you. The addition of interpretive information about contemporary Native culture sets it apart from most museums, and you’ll leave with a good understanding of Plateau culture. Plan 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
3. Heritage Station Museum
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4.5 based on 45 reviews
Heritage Station Museum is run by the Umatilla County Historical Society, a 501(c)(3) organization, established in 1974. The Museum is housed in the 1909 train depot which was converted into a museum in 1987. Today the grounds include archive storage, offices, open air amphitheater, and outdoor exhibits. The outdoor exhibits include a homestead cabin and one room school house, a Union Pacific caboose, Windmill, and barn (all of which you may enter and explore),. The indoor exhibits celebrate the history of the country, with a permanent Oregon Trail exhibit, railroad information, newspaper/post office, and several changing exhibits. Picnic tables are available at a small park outside museum. Coming spring and summer of 2019 is a new military exhibit located in the 1914 Signal house and Umatilla Gold an interactive exhibit that takes you on an educational tour through the history of the wheat industry (Umatilla Gold opens August 2019).
Reviewed By half-Brit
This is a nice museum which covers a lot of local and general western history. It includes much more than trains! The exhibits are all very well done and the lighting is excellent. I enjoyed being able to go into the caboose and see what an old-time one was like inside. The old homestead was also quite interesting. Cost is a very reasonable $5 adult.
4. Children's Museum of Eastern Oregon
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4.5 based on 23 reviews
5. Pendleton Center for the Arts
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4.5 based on 28 reviews
A great place to view, buy and make art and fine craft. This beautifully renovated 1915 Carnegie Library building is home to a wide variety of exhibits, sales galleries, live music performances, workshops and classes for all ages. Admission is always free. Nestled in the heart of downdown Pendleton.
6. Oregon Grain Growers Brand Distillery
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4.5 based on 39 reviews
As local as it gets. Rooted in Pendleton, ORE- the heart of Oregon wheat country. We are craft distillery forging spirits created with top quality ingredients from the Pacific Northwest. Our products pay homage to the fertile land, pristine water from the Blue Mountains, and the hard-working growers that bring their products to market
Reviewed By evetsc - Seattle, United States
Very accommodating for groups and keeping us spaced, pet friendly. Unique food presentations like kids meals on a tray like from a school lunchroom and drinks in a variety of containers including an IV bag and a chemical beaker. Great variety of food and options change often. Plenty of outside seating to safely space patrons.
7. Pendleton Underground Tour
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4.5 based on 281 reviews
