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Eastern Oregon

1614 5th Street, Suite 1 · La Grande, OR

Why you should go…

The Eastern Oregon Visitors Association is the regional destination marketing organization for eleven counties east of the Cascade Mountains, based in La Grande. It promotes the region's Oregon Trail history, high desert landscapes, and outdoor recreation to travelers, and operates as one of the state's official regional tourism partners with Travel Oregon. The association publishes travel guides and staffs welcome centers to support visitors exploring eastern Oregon.

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Good to know

General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Eastern Oregon, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Union County

    Free

    Chamber-run visitor guide to Union County's small towns, outdoor recreation, and the La Grande hub.

    0.8 mi awayMore like this

  • Tours
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    Eagle Cap Excursion Train

    $50+

    Scenic heritage train ride along the Grande Ronde and Wallowa Rivers in northeast Oregon.

    19 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Local Gem

    Minam Store

    Free

    A remote outfitter and general store at the confluence of the Minam and Wallowa rivers in Oregon's backcountry.

    28 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor

  • Nightlife
    Iconic

    Wildhorse Resort & Casino

    Free

    Tribal resort casino near Pendleton with slots, table games, a hotel, golf courses and an RV park.

    36 mi awaySwitch it up: Nightlife

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Travel Baker County

    Free

    The destination marketing organization and visitor center for Baker County in northeast Oregon's Gold Rush and Oregon Trail country.

    39 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Pendleton

    Free

    Official visitor guide to Pendleton, Oregon, a Western heritage town known for its rodeo and woolen mills.

    41 mi awayMore like this