Attraction
Pendleton Round-Up
1205 SW Court Ave, Pendleton, OR 97801, USA
While the rodeo is the heart of the Round-Up week, the Round-Up refers to all of the excitement that draws thousands to pendleton in the second full week in september each year. Pendleton’s main street is closed to motorized traffic and becomes a carnival grounds with vendors and live music throughout the week. Whether it’s the Happy Canyon Night Show Pageant, the indian pow-wows and vendor booths, the Westward-Ho! parade or the nightly shows on main street, the whole town transforms into a fun-filled festival with something for everyone.
Pendleton Underground Tour
37 SW Emigrant Ave, Pendleton 97801
THE HISTORY OF THE PENDLETON UNDERGROUND TOURS
Pendleton Underground Tours ( P.U.T.) is a non-profit corporation that started in 1989, giving tours of Pendleton’s red light district. The tour was very controversial because part of the subject matter is about gambling, the chinese, bootlegging and prostitution. In 1990, after opening the “Cozy Rooms” bordello, chinese jails and the opium den, the tour became even more questionable. The history of legal and illegal businesses operating in the same area for over 100 years makes the tour unique and like no other tour anywhere. The history of the chinese in eastern oregon and their role in building the west is also unique. The tour is entertaining and interesting to all ages from 6 years old to 95 years old there is something for every member of the family.
P.U.T. has become Eastern Oregon’s #1 year around tourist attraction. A tour that people once questioned, has now been featured on television and radio shows around the world. The great success and popularity of P.U.T. is the wonderful well-trained and educated historians who guide tourists back in time to learn history that isn’t taught in school, but was very much a part of the early west and the lives of our ancestors. Nothing is artificial or fabricated. Experience the real old west at the Pendleton Underground Tours.
Pendleton Woolen Mills
1307 SE Court Pl, Pendleton OR 97801
The history of Pendleton Woolen Mills is one of opportunity, exploration and innovation. British weaver Thomas Kay laid the foundation when he arrived in Oregon in 1863. His expertise lives on in Pendleton’s tweed, flannel and worsted wool apparel. Kay’s grandsons, the three Bishop brothers, opened Pendleton Woolen Mills in the early 1900s. They joined Kay’s weaving skills with stunning native american-inspired designs in the Pendleton Trade blanket, a benchmark for beauty and quality for over 100 years. Family-owned and operated for more than six generations, the uniquely american story of Pendleton Woolen Mills continues today. “We live where we work, and we love what we do. Many pendleton employees have been with the company for generations. A third of our washougal mill employees have been with us more than 25 years! It’s this level of commitment, talent and experience plus first-rate technology that make it possible for us to weave wool fabrics of such amazing quality. Come see for yourself how we do it.
“Stop by to say ‘hello’ and take the tour at one of our mills.”
“Charlie Bishop, Mill Manager”
FREE TOURS
Monday through Friday
Tamastslikt Cultural Center
47106 Wildhorse Blvd, Pendleton, OR 97801, USA
Immerse yourself in the history, culture and hospitality of the people who have lived on this land for more than 10,000 years. Come to Tamástslikt Cultural Institute and experience the storied past, rich present and bright future of our tribes through interactive exhibits, special events and a living Culture Village. More than just a museum, Tamástslikt celebrates the traditions of Cayuse, Umatilla and Walla Walla Tribes. With dramatic exhibits, renowned artwork and interesting — and yes, fun — events year-round. Tamástslikt Cultural Institute offers a 10,000-year voyage in a single afternoon.
Pendleton Center for the Arts
214 N Main St, Pendleton, OR 97801, USA
The center is located in Pendleton’s 1915 Carnegie library building near the Umatilla River. The Italian Renaissance Revival – style building was one of the thousands funded by steel tycoon Andrew Carnegie in the early 1900s. The library served as the Umatilla County Library, then as the Pendleton Public Library, until 1996 and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1997.
After serving for more than 80 years as a library and community gathering place, the building was renovated by the Arts Council of Pendleton into a multi-venue arts facility.
Heritage Station
Pendleton Convention Center
1601 Westgate, Pendleton OR 97801
The Pendleton Convention Center is located next to the world-famous Round-Up Grounds and Happy Canyon. The facility totals 26,000 square feet of floor space and can accommodate up to 5,000 people. We are located just down the street!
Pendleton Aquatic Center
1901 NW Carden Ave, Pendleton, OR 97801
The Pendleton Family Aquatic Center has two tower waterslides, over 200′ of open and closed tubes, plus additional smaller slides; there are three pools, a zero-depth pool, 50 meter pool, and a dive well, children’s water features and family picnic areas make this an amazing family facility.
Location: 1901 NW Carden (next to Pendleton High School) Directions
Phone: 541-276-0104 (answered during open hours)
Pendleton Country Club
69772 Hwy 395 South, Pendleton
The Pendleton Country Club is a member-owned golf club located seven miles south of Pendleton on highway 395 south. The facility features 18 holes of championship golf, practice facilities, fitness center, swimming pool, dining room, full service bar, and a great banquet room.
The Pendleton Country Club provides quality golf and social opportunities to members and non-members alike. Not a member, that’s okay. Pendleton Country Club now offers non-member play seven days a week. Call 541-443-GOLF to book your best golf experience yet. Pendleton Country Club truly is Eastern Oregon’s best kept golfing secret.
Wildhorse Casino and Golf Course
46510 Wildhorse Blvd, Pendleton, Oregon 97801
Located in Pendleton, Oregon Wildhorse Resort and Casino is home to over 1,200 slot machines plus all your favorite table games including roulette, craps, poker, blackjack, keno and bingo. “One of America’s Top Casino Golf Courses” – Golf Digest.
Nestled in the foothills of Oregon’s Blue Mountains, you’ll find 18 holes of spectacular golf, featuring beautiful lakes, long fairways and deep bunkers. Designed by legendary golf architect, John Steidel, our course can play long or short with four sets of tees ranging from 4,996 yards to 7,112 yards. We also feature golf instruction for men, women and children, a full-service Pro shop, driving range, practice green, clubhouse grill and friendly staff of PGA Pros.