7 Reasons You Need to Visit Baker City, Oregon, Baker City, Oregon
When most people make the journey west into Oregon, they will most likely be road-trippin’ along Interstate 84. Much of this stretch of highway follows the historic Oregon Trail. And when they first hit Oregon soil, they will pass through the little town of Baker City.
Those two words, “pass through” are key. Because they don’t think to stop here for a while. And that’s a shame.
What most people don’t know is that Baker City is a gem of a destination. To pass it by is to miss some pretty cool things. Here are just a few of the epic things to do in Baker City, Oregon. To get a well-rounded trip, go in summer when everything is open and the weather will not be an issue. Since the town sits over 3,000 feet in elevation, you can imagine it gets might wintry during the colder months.
For the carnivores who really want to experience the best of the west, head over to the neighboring town of Haines and eat at Haines Steak House for the best steak in the area. Back in Baker City, for those who love small-batch, handcrafted beer (with good food included) head straight to Barley Browns Brew Pub. For a breakfast treat or even a light lunch, go to Sweet Wife Baking. I had their grilled cheese sandwich and it was divine! Or for a yummy, down-home restaurant serving comfort food, go to Eagle Cap Grill. Their prime rib is pretty darn good. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
Those two words, “pass through” are key. Because they don’t think to stop here for a while. And that’s a shame.
What most people don’t know is that Baker City is a gem of a destination. To pass it by is to miss some pretty cool things. Here are just a few of the epic things to do in Baker City, Oregon. To get a well-rounded trip, go in summer when everything is open and the weather will not be an issue. Since the town sits over 3,000 feet in elevation, you can imagine it gets might wintry during the colder months.
For the carnivores who really want to experience the best of the west, head over to the neighboring town of Haines and eat at Haines Steak House for the best steak in the area. Back in Baker City, for those who love small-batch, handcrafted beer (with good food included) head straight to Barley Browns Brew Pub. For a breakfast treat or even a light lunch, go to Sweet Wife Baking. I had their grilled cheese sandwich and it was divine! Or for a yummy, down-home restaurant serving comfort food, go to Eagle Cap Grill. Their prime rib is pretty darn good. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: 7 Reasons You Need to Visit Baker City, Oregon
Guide Location: USA » Baker City
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Susan Stephens
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Guide Location: USA » Baker City
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Susan Stephens
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Geiser Grand Hotel
- Haines Steak House
- Barley Browns Brew Pub
- Sweet Wife Baking
- Eagle Cap Grill
- Baker Heritage Museum
- Leo Alder House
- Glacier 45
- Copper Belt Wines
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