Overview
John Day is a city in Eastern Oregon.
3 sights · 2 places to eat · 2 bars & cafés · 6 places to stay
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Best things about John Day
Kam Wah Chung State Heritage Site
An 1865 stagecoach stop and depot that was purchased by 2 Chinese immigrants in 1887 and functioned as a clinic, general store, and community center for the Chinese community until the 1940s. It is now a museum.
Bates State Park
Grant County Historical Museum
Plan your trip
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- PDT Eastern Oregon Regional Airport at Pendleton, Pendleton — 88 mi away. Directions
- RDM Roberts Field, Redmond — 109 mi away. Directions
- BOI Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field, Boise — 148 mi away (major hub). Directions
Budget & where to stay
- Places to stay listed here: about $5–$10 a night (typical $10), from 3 listed prices.
- Estimated daily budget per person (room, two meals, local transport and an activity): budget ~$50, mid-range ~$80, comfortable ~$180.
Options are grouped as Camping in the Sleep guide ↓.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Kam Wah Chung State Heritage Site, Bates State Park
- Lunch Outpost Pizza Pub & Grill
- Afternoon Grant County Historical Museum
- Dinner Dayville Cafe
- Evening Liquer Store
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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Get in
By car
See
Eat
Eat Outpost Pizza Pub & Grill
Drink
Sleep
Camping
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