Baker City, situated in the Powder Valley with the jagged, snow capped Elkhorn Ridge of the Blue Mountains to the southwest and the Wallowa's in the distant east, is reminiscent of a European Village. The Oregon Trail, in the heart of Baker County, is the gateway to Hell's Canyon and considered a sportsman's paradise. Abundant hunting and fishing opportunities, along with winter sports at nearby Anthony Lakes Ski Area, provide the outdoor enthusiast year round entertainment.
Baker City, at an altitude of 3,470 feet, offers a moderate climate with four seasons, typical of the high desert. Located on I-84 about 300 miles east of Portland, Oregon and 100 miles west of Boise, Idaho, Baker City has a population of just over 10,000. Baker City is on the Old Oregon Trail and since 1992 has hosted the highly acclaimed Oregon Trail Interpretive Center, bringing in over 1.2 million visitors.
Baker City's Historic District, listed on National Registry of Historic Places since 1978, provides tourists with a peek at the old west. Shopping on Main Street is an experience with a variety of unique shops, bakeries, and boutiques. Dine or spend the night at the Geiser Grand Hotel; awarded the National Trust of Historic Preservation Honor, it will take you back in time to the late 1800's.
Because of Baker City's historical significance; tourism, cattle ranching, and manufacturing are its major industries. Marvin Wood Products with 253 employees is its largest employer.
In recent years, Baker City has seen a resurgence of vitality, rating high on livability scales with it's - low crime, good schools and community involvement. Baker City has become a favorite destination for retiree's and those seeking a small town atmosphere:- leaving the crowds and traffic behind; making it great place to live and work.
Baker City, at an altitude of 3,470 feet, offers a moderate climate with four seasons, typical of the high desert. Located on I-84 about 300 miles east of Portland, Oregon and 100 miles west of Boise, Idaho, Baker City has a population of just over 10,000. Baker City is on the Old Oregon Trail and since 1992 has hosted the highly acclaimed Oregon Trail Interpretive Center, bringing in over 1.2 million visitors.
Baker City's Historic District, listed on National Registry of Historic Places since 1978, provides tourists with a peek at the old west. Shopping on Main Street is an experience with a variety of unique shops, bakeries, and boutiques. Dine or spend the night at the Geiser Grand Hotel; awarded the National Trust of Historic Preservation Honor, it will take you back in time to the late 1800's.
Because of Baker City's historical significance; tourism, cattle ranching, and manufacturing are its major industries. Marvin Wood Products with 253 employees is its largest employer.
In recent years, Baker City has seen a resurgence of vitality, rating high on livability scales with it's - low crime, good schools and community involvement. Baker City has become a favorite destination for retiree's and those seeking a small town atmosphere:- leaving the crowds and traffic behind; making it great place to live and work.