Still haven't decided how to spend your Labor Day Holiday weekend? Well don't work too hard trying to make a decision! La Grande and its small-town neighbors invite you to head for northeast Oregon for a relaxing, kick-about kind of weekend in our beautiful neck of the woods.
Fall is a wonderful time for hiking high in the Blue and Wallowa Mountains. Prepare yourself for all kinds of weather, get a good map, a snack and plenty of water and hit the trails in the Wallowa Whitman National Forest.
Or, spend the weekend exploring our small town shops and great restaurants. Here is a whole list of great activities near La Grande. You can camp or stay in the comfort of a motel or bed and breakfast, enjoy our nearby nature, then grab some pub food or a gourmet meal! Find out more at our web site, www.visitlagrande.com.
FRIDAY NIGHT CRUISE IN:5 to 7 p.m., Vintage Texaco Station,
Adams & Hemlock, Downtown La Grande, car enthusiasts gather to show & shine.
THEATER - THE WIZARD OF OZ:Elgin Opera House, Elgin
Friday, 7:30 p.m., Saturday, 2:30 and 7:30; pre-show begins 30 minutes earlier
GILSTRAP BROTHERS WINERY & VINEYARD: Tour the winery, taste their wines and enjoy the beautiful hillside setting in Cove. Friday, Saturday & Sunday, noon to 5 www.GilstrapBrothers.com
EASTERN OREGON FIRE MUSEUM: La Grande, located at 102 Elm Street. Restored vintage engines and exhibits. Enter through the visitor center. Mon. - Fri., 9 to 5; Sat. 9 to 3
BUFFALO PEAK GOLF COURSE: A fun and challenging course for all players. 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Mon. through Sun.
541.562.9031 www.buffalopeakgolf.com
UNION COUNTY MUSEUM: Union, Open Monday through Saturday 10 to 4 p.m., Area natural and cultural history, Cowboys Then & Now Collection, Period Rooms and wonderful new Livery Station Exhibit.
RIVERSIDE GREENS MINIATURE GOLF COURSE: Adjacent to La Grande’s Riverside Park, on Fruitdale off Spruce. Open this Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Mon. (Labor Day), 10 a.m. to sunset. 541.963-7361
FOREST COVE WARM SPRINGS POOL: Swim in the pool, camp, picnic and enjoy the lovely setting in Cove. Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 1 to 4 p.m. 541.568.4890 or 568.4063
OREGON TRAIL INTERPRETIVE PARK AT THE BLUE MOUNTAIN CROSSING: Open this Saturday, Sunday and Monday, then closes for the season. Exit 248 off I-84
LA GRANDE FARMERS MARKET: Max Square, 4th & Adams, downtown, Saturday,
9 to noon. Fresh locally grown produce and flowers, crafts and live music!
EAGLE CAP EXCURSION TRAIN:Departs from ELGIN, September 5 at 10 a.m.
and every Saturday in September and October. 3.5 hour trip inlcudes a delicious lunch by Ten Depot Street. www.eaglecaptrain.com. Call 800.323.7330 for reservations or show up at the Elgin boarding site at 9 a.m.
Have fun!
