I spent a couple of days in Pendleton and stumbled upon this on Yelp. Just a heads-up, you'll need…read moreto book a reservation because the groups tend to fill up quickly--we had 17 people in our group! This was definitely more than we were expecting! The tour was about 1.3 hours long, and you'll need to climb and descend stairs and squeeze into small spaces. If any of that sounds like a challenge, it might not be the right fit for you. Our tour guide was "BRAD," and he was amazing! He's practically "been there, done that." He grew up exploring these tunnels with his friends and has all sorts of stories to share. You'll learn a lot about the history and some simple sayings that will make you laugh and give you a deeper understanding. For example, there's a "Shoot" of whiskey! From the outside, you have no idea how huge this place is, and we only get to see a small part. Don't miss out if you get the chance. We'd definitely go back and bring a friend who hasn't seen it before.

We signed up for the adults (21+) only tour which was $30 a person. It started in the shamrock…read moreunderground bar. The price of the ticket included a free drink token, 3 shots during the tour, and a sample of a local meat company. The tour was led by Matt and is meant for mature adults who don't get upset or offended by certain language. It was such a fun tour. Matt told us the history while making it fun throughout the whole 2 hour tour. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone who wants to add a little bit more fun to the tour.

This place is really cute, the exhibits are both modern and informative. Lots of interactive things…read moreto touch and look at! Little donated bits of history are throughout, lovely displays inside and out. It's got the Oregon trail, history of wheat in the area and modern farming, trains and some native history- it's a range and all of it is lovely. Some things do lack dates or info but it seemed they may be re arranging. The outside house and barn are fantastic! It's walking distance to a lot of food and little shops. Worth the visit!

In all honesty this was not one of the things we planned to do when in Pendleton however due to the…read moreunavailable timings for a different activity we just randomly walked in here and were pleasently surprised. The museum has both indoor and outdoor exhibits with a gift shop as well. The outdoor exhibits include a homestead cabin and one room school house, a Union Pacific caboose, Windmill, and barn ,A military exhibit located in the 1914 Signal house .The indoor exhibits celebrate the history of the country, with a permanent Oregon Trail exhibit, railroad information, newspaper/post office, and several changing exhibits. Umatilla Gold is an interactive exhibit that takes you on an educational tour through the history of the wheat industry. They are a non-profit, and are run largely on donations, grants, and volunteers.The staff was super friendly and talked a bunch about the museum ,its history and also suggested places and things to do around town . Very reasonably priced at $5 for an Adult, this place is good for spending a couple fun -informative hours.

great visit. lots of information about the local nations and their background, including tribal…read moreelders to talk to. they had just opened an exhibit on horses in bead art, and that was pretty cool. wonderful history and helps to break down the various local tribes and their heritage.

The Tamastslikt Cultural Institute depicts the past, present and future of the tribes along the…read moreOregon Trail. The Cultural Institute shows the daily life, beliefs, and experiences of the Umatilla, Walla Walla, and Cayuse tribes who live in eastern Oregon. It's got a spectacular building on Oregon's High Desert, with amazing views of the Blue Mountains. The Cultural Institute has something for everyone- there are dioramas where you can experience daily life, one can see what it would be like in a boarding school, storytellers, beautiful views. There's Kinship Cafe serving up Indian tacos, salmon nachos, and huckleberry desserts (a fairly new addition) Tamastslikt Cultural Institute provides an indigenous voice and perspective along the Oregon Trail. Admission for adults is $10, youth are $7, kids 5 and under are free. Tickets are good for two days if one day is not enough. A spectacular, respectful, fascinating stop on the Oregon Trail.

Great place both my kids 2 year old and 8 year old love this place. Has many different games and…read morerooms for the little ones to enjoy.

Great place to let your kids burn off some energy if you're in Pendleton! Lots of different rooms…read morewith various activities for kids to explore. Friendly staff and only $7 a ticket. Parking was super easy in the downtown area as well!

They use their grounds wisely. There's entertainment. There's places you can use for family…read morereunions. You play at weddings, graduations, it's an all around great place to have, and there's all kinds of coffee, entertainment food that you can think of.

This is one of the Best and most wonderful Rodeo in the world. This is some thing you should have…read more on your bucket list. I got to see this Rodeo in person it was Amazing. They have it all Bulls Broncos . Team Ropeing. Native American poney race. Powwow. Concerts. Yes I recommend this Rodeo and Beautiful town . Hope I get to see it again some day. The locals make you feel welcome and like family. They have a carnival. Have both all of the town. And food both. Have every kind of Jerry ever made. Even Alligator . If ever in Oregon should stop in Penalton and see the sites

Superb music events. Lovely atmosphere, wonderful assortment of gifts, welcoming staff.read more

Edited: This community arts center is very small unfortunately. It was cool, but I wish it was…read moremultiple rooms of art, not just one. The craft marketplace is bigger than the art center itself. It's worth it if you're passing by and need to kill some time. This month it is themed food. It is a free attraction.

Pendleton is a fun day trip from our home in Walla Walla, WA. The historic downtown has great…read morerestaurants and antique stores, plus a really cool home made chocolate shop (Alexander's). Pendleton is not all gussied up like WW. It is down to earth and has a feel like you've stepped back in time. it is clean and easy to get around, and the people there are very friendly. There are museums, tours (Pendleton Woolen Mills, Pendleton Underground Tours), a river walk, beautiful old homes to see on the hill, and about 15 miles away, the Tamastslikt Cultural Center. Only reason for 4 stars not 5, and this is very important: DO NOT BE DOWNTOWN AFTER DARK. We made the mistake of thinking we could go on a pub crawl. We had booked a room downtown, so we could walk around after dinner and have a few cocktails. Ruh Roh...we exited the restaurant after dark, and we were no longer in Pendleton. We were in the Twilight Zone. Really, groups of 3-8 people out roaming the streets, and every single one of them appeared to be high, and they looked to be ravaged by meth. No one said or did anything to harm or alarm us, but still, we felt we were not safe, and went straight back to our hotel. So Pendleton by day is a great destination. Be sure to skedaddle out of there by sundown.

Having to grow up near Pendleton, I am going to have mixed feelings, as we all do about our…read morehometowns! Definitely a country town, known for the Pendleton Round-Up. If you're not into that it's hard to fit into the area, but out of all the surrounding/even smaller towns, it does have the most to do. The good points are that it has decent restaurant choices and of course the casino (which also has an awesome movie theatre). I'd never choose to live here or the surrounding areas again, I don't even know if there's much point to visit (unless you like the Pendleton Round-up!), but at least you'll find something to do if you do get stuck here ;)