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Travel Baker County

490 Campbell Street · Baker City, OR

Why you should go…

Travel Baker County is the official destination management organization for Baker County, Oregon, and it operates the Baker County Visitor Center in Baker City. The county sits at the junction of three Oregon Scenic Byways and is home to the National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center, the Baker Heritage Museum and the Sumpter Valley Railroad. The region is known for its pioneer and Gold Rush era history and access to the Wallowa Mountains, Hells Canyon and Elkhorn Mountains.

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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 Travel Baker County, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Stay
    History Buff

    Geiser Grand Hotel

    $50+

    Restored 1889 Victorian hotel in downtown Baker City, Oregon, known for its stained glass ceiling.

    0.8 mi awaySwitch it up: Stay

  • Tours
    History Buff

    Sumpter Valley Railroad

    $25–$50

    Steam-powered narrow-gauge heritage railroad running scenic excursions in Baker County, Oregon.

    1.1 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours

  • Sightseeing
    Outdoor Adventure

    Eastern Oregon

    Free

    Regional tourism organization for the eleven counties of eastern Oregon.

    39 mi awayMore like this

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    Union County

    Free

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

    40 mi awayMore like this

  • Tours
    Outdoor Adventure

    Eagle Cap Excursion Train

    $50+

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

    55 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.

    58 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor