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e're glad you're here, a place we think is pretty neat. There are lots of things to do — explore the mountain ranges, stroll through the historic downtown of Baker City, or take a road trip to explore the outlying towns. We hope you stay awhile — and come back soon.
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Welcome to Eastern Oregon
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S. John Collins/Baker City Herald
Trees grace Main Street first with blossoms in the spring, then greenery through the summer and into fiery displays in the fall.
Come visit any time of year
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lthough the typical tourist season coincides with the warmer months, winter offers plent of activity around these parts, especially at Anthony Lakes Mountain Resort, Sumpter and Halfway. The Baker City Herald publishes a Winter Guide every November detailing the cold-weather attractions (the 2012 version is available online at www.bakercityherald.com). Year-round entertainment includes art shows that open on the first Friday of each month, performances by Eastern Oregon Regional Theatre (for their 2013-2014 schedule visit www.eortonline.com), a Literary Night held the second Friday of each month at Crossroads Carnegie Art Center, an art-related film shows on the last Thursday of the month at the historic Eltrym Theater, and live music at several venues, including the Geiser Grand Hotel, Earth & Vine, Bull Ridge Brewpub and Corner Brick Bistro.
The Baker County Visitors Guide is a special publication of the Baker City Herald. Copyright the Baker City Herald May 2013. 1915 First St., Baker City, OR • 541-523-3673 • www.bakercityherald.com
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2 — Historic District 4 — Downtown Walking Tour 6 — Kids Activities 8 — Museums 10 — Oregon Trail Interpretive Center 12 — Stay active in Baker City 14 — Hiking 16 — Bicycles 18 — Grande Tour Scenic Bikeway 23 — Elkhorn Scenic Byway 24 — Richland/Huntington scenic drive 26 — Ghost Towns 29 — Fishing 30 — Birding 32 — Winter fun 34 — Calendar
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