Calling all history buffs! The Oregon Trail Interpretative Center is a one-of-a-kind history museum that belongs on every Oregonian’s bucket list. This fascinating place will take you and your family on a journey back in time, to the days when brave pioneers and settlers made their way west on the Oregon Trail. You can even take a walk on the real trail and see first-hand how history has left a mark on this amazing place.

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Located in Baker City, the Oregon Trail Interpretative Center is a fascinating museum offering living history demonstrations, interactive exhibits and more than four miles of interpretive trails.
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This Eastern Oregon museum is one of the best places to learn about the history of the Beaver State.
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Inside, you'll find life-size displays that tell the story of the pioneers, explorers, miners and settlers who travelled the Oregon Trail.
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These recreations are incredibly realistic, and wonderfully portray the history from this era.
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There are also a variety of outdoor exhibits on this 500-acre historic site, including a wagon display, mine shafts and other equipment.
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The full-scale wagons will make you appreciate the journey that pioneers undertook.
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One of the highlights of a visit to the center is seeing the original ruts of the Oregon Trail carved by pioneer wagons migrating to Oregon 150 years ago.
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This well-preserved section of the Oregon Trail proves that history has left a definite mark on this magnificent place.
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If you're looking for a fun-filled day trip the whole family will enjoy, check out the Oregon Trail Interpretative Center.
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The Oregon Trail Interpretative Center is located at 22267 OR-86, Baker City, OR 97814.

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For more Beaver State history, check out our previous article: This Town In Oregon Was One Of The Most Dangerous Places In The Nation In The 1880s.

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