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your neighbors, however - the five beautiful rooms (two with half-baths) share just one
full bath. A friendly dog lives here.
PENDLETON FOR KIDS
Pendleton has a few fun spots for kids to release their energy. The Children's Mu-
seum of Eastern Oregon ( 541-276-1066; www.cmeo.org ; 400 S Main St; admission $3.50;
10am-5pm Mon-Sat; ) is more like a mini-theme park, with tiny replica market, fire-
house and pizza restaurant. The science, art and 'shadow' offer educational
angles, while the musical instruments and costumes are just plain fun.
If it's a hot day, make a beeline to the Family Aquatic Center ( 541-276-0104; 1901
NW Carden Ave; adult/child 3-17yr $6/4; noon-8pm approximately Memorial Day-Labor Day; ) ,
which features an Olympic-size pool, diving and wading pools, curly water slides,
picnic areas and concession stands. Meanwhile the Pendleton Center for the Arts
( 541-278-9201; www.pendletonarts.org ; 214 North Main; 10am-4pm Tue-Fri, noon-4pm Sat)
offers various art and craft classes, and their teen program includes music,
film-making and costume-design workshops.
Finally, if you need a family-friendly place to eat, take the kids to Prodigal Son
Brewery. There are two children's spaces - including a library and play room - and
while the kids are occupied, mom and dad can have a relaxing and well-deserved
microbrew.
Eating & Drinking
Great Pacific Wine & Coffee Co AMERICAN$
( 541-276-1350; www.greatpacific.biz ; 403 S Main St; drinks $1.50-4, mains $6-9; 10am-9pm
Mon-Sat) This trendy-for-Pendleton coffee shop serves up hot and cold sandwiches,
salads, baked stuffed croissants and gourmet Naples-style pizzas. There are plenty of
java choices, wine by the glass and even microbrews on tap. Occasional live music.
Rainbow Cafe AMERICAN$$$
( 541-276-4120; www.rainbowcafependleton.com ; 209 South Main St; mains $9-12; 6am-2am
Mon-Sat, till midnight Sun) This historic and casual bar-restaurant is Pendleton's oldest busi-
ness. It has plenty of personality, with old photos and bison and pronghorn trophy heads
on the wall, plus a pool table in back. Sit at the long bar and order the rainbow chicken,
the signature dish, then chat to a local. Breakfast is also served.