I is for Interesting Tidbits

Pendleton's past & present are filled with interesting tidbits, here are a few visitor favorites.


1. During World War II the "Cozy Rooms" only charged $2 for a 15 minute visit. We aren't sure what the soldiers were charged if they stayed longer then their 15 minutes.

2. Lewis & Clark wrote in their journals that our Indians were the most honest people they ever met. On their return trip they tried to give them back the items Lewis & Clark considered payment in trade on their way to the coast.

3. The Oregon Trail came right through Pendleton and Umatilla County and many stayed. Umatilla County is home to 67 Century Farms. Visit our Farmers Market May - October to enjoy their bounty.

4. Locals always lend a hand. Pendleton Woolen Mills- In 1909, the Bishops reopened the facility and constructed a new, more efficient mill building with aid of a local bond issue. In September of that year, the first products emerged from the new finishing department and the tradition of Pendleton Woolen Mills began.

5. Pendleton Center for the Arts is located in a building donated to them by the City. It was a building originally built by the famous steel family Carnegie as part of the Carnegie library program. The building has been beautifully restored and has wonderful exhibits and performances.

6. Pendleton has a long tradition of sheep growers. Cunningham Sheep still operates a huge sheep operation here. Pendleton Woolen Mills did some of their photography work for the centennial year catalog on the Cunningham Sheep Company property.



Come visit and talk to the local's for more great stories.

H is for History

Pendleton is rich with history preserved. Our tribal people have been welcoming visitors for hundreds of  years. Lewis & Clark wrote about the Native American's of this region. The Oregon Trail went right through town. Pioneers came and are now celebrating century plus farms. The Pendleton Round-Up just celebrated its centennial and Cowboys still call Pendleton home.  The railroad came which brought Chinese workers. Visit the Pendleton Underground, the Heritage Station Museum, The Pendleton Round-Up and Happy Canyon Hall of Fame, Tamastslikt Cultural Institute to see wonderful exhibits celebrating our history.Take one of the self guided walking tours including downtown or one of two neighborhood tours. Visit one of the many 100 year plus businesses including the Pendleton Woolen Mills, the Rainbow Cafe or the Hamley's Western Store.



G is for Golf, regular and disc!

Pendleton is the home of two beautiful 18 hole golf courses. The Wildhorse Golf course shown here is part of the Wildhorse Resort & Casino.

This is a picture of the Pendleton Country Club. Don't be fooled by the picture we don't normally golf in our Cowboy boots, this was taken at a Chamber of Commerce business mixer!

Below is the newest course, our disc golf course at Community Park! Come and enjoy the greener side of Pendleton!

Disc Golf compete with water hazard!

F is for Fine Craftsmanship

I am going to let the pictures do the talking. This is just a small example of some of the results of our artisans and the fine craftsmanship they are producing in Pendleton! AMAZING!

 
 



E is for Espresso

How we love our Espresso's in the Pacific Northwest and Pendleton is no exception! We have lots of great choices to get your caffeine fix.

Drive-thru and go:

Dave's Chevron - always offers a weekly special which is a great choice for the adventurous!

Circle K – Wired Wednesday offers the best value in town!

Crazy Ladies Espresso – They may be crazy but this duo knows their beans.


Sippin’ & shoppin’:

The Starbucks inside Safeway – this will turn your chore into a treat!


Hang with the gang:

Great Pacific Wine & Coffee – Lots of atmosphere, free wi-fi, occasional musical performances

Hamley’s Coffee – Relax in this beautiful western atmosphere.

Whiteys – Sip your espresso or latte in this 50’s candy shop



D is for Downtown!

Pendleton's downtown is alive and vibrant as well as beautiful and historic! We are so thankful to have such a beautiful downtown. Every year we have visitors come and they always tell us how much they love our downtown. No matter what the season downtown is the place to be! Its alive with great food and drink options, shops, music and art. A downtown for us to cherish and visitors to enjoy year round.

C is for Cologne

How many cities have their own cologne? Pendleton is so excited that this year Let'er Buck Cologne was released as part of the Pendleton Round-Up Centennial Celebration! If you haven't tested it you should it smells wonderful! Old Spice might be the cologne "The Man your Man Could Smell Like" but Let'er Buck Cologne brings out your man's inner cowboy. Hmmmm, picture all ready for a Saturday night in tight pressed jeans a starched shirt and that hat, boots and his Let'er Buck Cologne! Now that is a MAN any woman would want on her arm. Available in Pendleton at the Pendleton Round-Up store, Hamley & Co., Pendleton Woolen Mills, Tamastslikt Cultural Institute or online at http://www.leterbuckcologne.com/

B is for Brewery!

At long last Pendleton has a brew pub! Not only do we have one but we have a great one. The Beer is great, the food is good and the location in historic downtown is wonderful. The Prodigal Son Brewery is locally owned and operated by Tim & Jennifer Guenther who decided to return to Tim's hometown to open their dream and we are so glad they did. They are passionate about fermentation and it shows in their brews. But there is more than just brewing, they've got good food to boot. The Prodigal Son features a menu that combines traditional pub fare with scratch cooking. Here you will find regional ingredients incorporated into handcrafted cuisine.

Serving good beer with fun names including; A BEER NAMED SUE, WHEATSTOCK HEFEWEIZEN, LITTLE MAGIC PALE ALE, SPLENDOR IN THE GLASS, ELLA INDIA PALE ALE, CI-RAPTURE AMBER, SOLIDARITY ALT and BRUCE/LEE PORTER. For more information visit their website at; http://prodigalsonbrewery.com/

A is for Art

An Alphabetical countdown of all Travel Pendleton is so thankful of. The exhibits at the Pendleton Center for the Arts, Betty Feves Gallery, Hamley's Western Art Gallery, Northwest Mercantile and Boots Leonard Gallery.

The wonderful print work drawing artists from all over the world at Crows Shadow Institute.

The wonderful public art that graces our city including at least eight public sculptures and several murals. This is our newest Sculpture the Let'er Buck sculpture at the Pendleton Round-Up's new centennial plaza.

The two newest addition to the wonderful art collection at the Pendleton Convention Center from local artists James Lavadour and Don Gray. A lot of people don't think of art when they think of Pendleton, but this is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to art. This doesn't even begin to cover all the art available here and we didn't even touch on the performing arts and great artisans building saddles, jewelry and more. We will leave that for another day.