Enjoy Tons Of Holiday Adventures When You Visit The Historic Oregon Town Of Baker City
By Catherine Armstrong|Published November 30, 2019
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Catherine Armstrong
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Writer, editor and researcher with a passion for exploring new places. Catherine loves local bookstores, independent films, and spending time with her family, including Gus the golden retriever, who is a very good boy.
The holiday season is in full swing, and if you’re looking for a cute town to spend some time in over the next month, Baker City is a great choice. It’s got lots of community events, and plenty of outdoor activities to keep everyone in the family happy and occupied.
You'll find Baker City in eastern Oregon, along I-84 near the Idaho border. It's a thriving little town with around 10,000 people.
You'll have opportunities to get photos with Santa, make some holiday mementos at the kids' craft tables, and wander through tons of brightly-lit trees.
Get there early for the Cookie Crawl. Start at Crossroads Art Center, where each family will receive a cookie box. Then, stop by as many as 25 downtown businesses to pick up Christmas cookies to fill your box!
As soon as the parade is finished, the city's tree will be lit! Enjoy tasty hot cocoa served by the Lions Club, and stay warm at the many warming barrels along Main Street.
Snuggle into a winter sleigh for a tour through the downtown area. The sleigh operates all throughout the winter, starting on December 14th, and it departs from the Geiser Grand.
There's plenty of outdoor recreation in and around Baker City, too. Take a winter adventure snowshoe stroll amongst the trees at the Anthony Lakes Nordic Center...
While you're having a blast on the mountain, make sure to mind your manners...Santa just might be there, and he's watching to see if you're naughty or nice 😉
