Eastern Oregon - Washington, Oregon and the Pacific Northwest - page 707

Sights & Activities
Old Downtown Area NEIGHBORHOOD
The old downtown retains much of its late-19th-century Victorian Italianate architecture.
A brochure describing a walking tour of historic buildings in the city center is available
from the visitors bureau. To ogle the 80.4oz Armstrong Nugget, found in the area in
1913, visit the US Bank (2000 Main St) during regular banking hours.
Housed in a 1921 natatorium (indoor swimming pool) is the very worthwhile Baker
Heritage Museum ( 541-523-9308; 2480 Grove St; adult/child 13-17yr $6/5; 9am-4pm
late Mar-Oct) . On display are machinery and antiques from Baker City's frontier days,
along with a notable collection of semiprecious stones, fossils and petrified wood. Don't
miss the fluorescent rock room and 950lb crystal.
Historic Adler House ( 541-523-9308; 2305 Main St; admission $6; 10am-2pm Fri-
Mon Memorial Day-Labor Day) is great if you like fully restored Victorian houses. If you're
planning to visit this museum and the Baker Heritage Museum, buy a $10 ticket for both.
National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center MUSEUM
( 541-523-1843; www.oregontrail.blm.gov ; 22267 Hwy 86; admission adult/child $8/free;
9am-6pm Apr-Oct, 9am-4pm Nov-Mar) This excellent interpretive center is the nation's fore-
most memorial to the pioneers who crossed the West along the Oregon Trail. Lying atop
a hill 7 miles east of Baker City, it contains interactive displays, artifacts and films that
stress the day-to-day realities of the pioneers. Outside you can stroll along the 4.2-mile
interpretive path system and spot the actual Oregon Trail.
Anthony Lakes HIKING, SKIING
About 30 miles northwest of Baker City, this area offers great scenery, along with camp-
ing and fishing. Several hiking trails lead to other small lakes, including a short but steep
climb up Parker Creek to Hoffer Lakes (1 mile one way). Another short hike goes from
Elkhorn Crest Trail up to Black Lake (1 mile one way).
In winter, ski-heads should beeline to nearby Anthony Lakes Mountain Resort (
541-856-3277; www.anthonylakes.com ; 47500 Anthony Lakes Hwy) , which offers dry, fluffy
powder and the highest base elevation in Oregon (7100ft). The resort grooms nearly 20
miles of cross-country trails.
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