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La Grande, Oregon

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Granada Theater (La Grande, Oregon) Visi

La Grande marks what we consider the midway point of the Blue Mountains Trail. It is a full-service city with an excellent outfitter, numerous restaurants and lodging options, and nearly any other service for hikers. La Grande is a great place for long-distance hikers to take a “zero” (day off).

Elevation: 2,785 feet

Population: 13,610

Getting there from the trail: The trail passes through the center of La Grande.

map of La Grande with town amenities

town amenities

Post Office

Address and Phone Number: 1202 Washington Ave, La Grande, OR 97850  541-962-7539

Hours: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Monday – Friday (closed Saturday and Sunday)

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Groceries

Nature's Pantry

Natural Foods, Supplements, Organic Produce, Juice Bar & Deli.

naturespantry.life

1907 Fourth St, La Grande, OR 97850  541-963-7955

Hours: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm Monday – Thursday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Friday, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Sunday, and closed Saturday

 

Market Place Fresh Foods

marketplacefreshfoods.com

1912 Fourth St, La Grande, OR 97850  541-963-6783

Hours: 7:00 am – 8:00 pm Monday – Saturday and 8:00 am – 8:00 pm Sunday

 

La Grande Farmers' Market

Fresh local produce, meat, and baked goods. The market runs from May through October on Tuesday afternoon and Sunday morning. lagrandefarmersmarket.org/

2006 Fourth St, La Grande, OR 97850  541-786-8999

Hours: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Saturday and 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm Tuesday (closed all other days)​

 

Safeway

2111 Adams Ave, La Grande, OR 97850  541-663-2700

Hours: 6:00 am – 11:00 pm 7 days a week

Cafes and Restaurants

 

Liberty Theatre Cafe 

Incredible breakfast and lunch sandwiches, salads, and great coffee. A must visit!

libertytheatrecafe.com

1012 Adams Ave, La Grande, OR 97850 

541-963-5413

Hours:  Thurs – Sun 8:00 am – 3:00 pm

 

Side A Brewing 

Delicious food and beer in downtown La Grande.

sideabeer.com

1219 Washington Ave, La Grande, OR 97850   

541-605-0163

Mon-Thur 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Fri-Sat 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm 

 

The Press Room

Coffee, pastries and trail themed reading room. Stop by and sign the BMT register!

thepressroomcoffee.com

1124 Washington Ave, La Grande, OR 97850 

503-972-0691

Mon - Sun: 7:00 am - 5:00 pm


 

The Local

Coffee, ice cream, and gourmet breakfast and lunch options.

localcoffeecream.com

1508 Adams Avenue, La Grande, OR  97850 

541-605-0163

Mon - Sun: 6:00 am - 9:00 pm

Nells-N-Out 

Classic retro drive-in food. Burgers, curly fries, shakes. A thru-hikers dream.

1702 Adams Ave. La Grande, OR  

541-963-5733

Hours: Mon - Sun: 6:00 am - 9:00 pm

The Laurel 

Upscale, gourmet restaurant and bar serving dinner on the ground floor of a historic hotel.

drinksatthelaurel.com

1501 Adams Avenue La Grande, Oregon 97850  541-663-1501

Hours: Wedy-Sat 5:00-8:00 pm

Lodging

La Grande has a number of lodging options. Below are a few centrally located options:

 

America’s Best Value Sandman Inn

The motel has on-site laundry, WiFi, indoor pool, cable TV, and a business center.

redlion.com/americas-best-value-inn/or/la-grande/americas-best-value-sandman-inn

2410 East R Ave, La Grande, OR 97850 

541-963-3707

Rates: $109+/night

 

Greenwell Motel

The trail passes the Greenwell just north of downtown La Grande.

305 Adams Ave, La Grande, OR 97850 

541-963-4134

Rates:  $50+/night

 

Royal Motor Inn

The Royal Motor Inn is a budget motel in downtown La Grande. It has 40 rooms with cable TV, WiFi, and air conditioning. 

1510 Adams Ave, La Grande, OR 97850 

541-963-4154

Rates:  $50+/night

The Landing Hotel

The Landing is a historic boutique hotel in downtown La Grande. 

lagrandelandinghotel.com

1501 Adams Ave, La Grande, OR 97850 

541-663-1501

Rates: $130+/night

Outfitter

 

Blue Mountain Outfitters

Blue Mountain Outfitters has an excellent selection of backpacking gear, clothes, shoes, and boots, as well as isobutane fuel canisters. bluemtnoutfitters.com

1124 Adams Ave, La Grande, OR 97850 

541-624-3113

Hours: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm Monday – Saturday (closed Sunday)

Laundry

Blue Mountain Coin-Op Laundry

712 20th St, La Grande, OR 97850 

541-786-0353

Hours: 7:00 am – 11:00 pm 7 days a week

Bubbles Laundry

facebook.com/Bubbles-Laundry-138268462982275/

2001 Adams Ave, La Grande, OR 97850 

541-962-7578

Hours: 7:00 am – 10:00 pm 7 days a week

ATM

There are several banks with ATMs in La Grande.

Library

Cook Memorial Library

cookmemoriallibrary.org

Address and Phone Number: 2006 Fourth St, La Grande, OR 97850  541-962-1339

Hours: 10:00 am – 5:30 pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 12:00 pm – 7:30 pm Wednesday, and closed Saturday and Sunday

Fuel Canisters

Isobutane fuel canisters are available from Blue Mountain Outfitters and Walmart Supercenter.

Medical Services

La Grande Urgent Care

Website: https://www.clockwisemd.com/hospitals/5886/appointments/new

Address and Phone Number: 2011 Fourth St, La Grande, OR 97850  541-962-7808

Hours: 8:00 am – 7:00 pm Monday – Friday and 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Saturday – Sunday

Grande Ronde Urgent Care

Website: https://www.grh.org/our-services/clinics/urgent-care/

Address and Phone Number: 10303 Walton Rd, La Grande, OR 97850  541-962-7845
Hours: 7:00 am – 7:00 pm Monday – Saturday and 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Sunday

Safeway Pharmacy

Website: https://local.pharmacy.safeway.com/or/la-grande/2111-adams-ave.html

Address and Phone Number: 2111 Adams Ave, La Grande, OR 97850  541-663-2706
Hours: 9:00 am – 7:00 pm Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 6:00 pm Saturday, and 10:00 am – 6:00 pm Sunday

Rite Aid Pharmacy

Website: https://www.riteaid.com/locations/or/la-grande/2212-island-avenue.html

Address and Phone Number: 2212 Island Ave Suite 201, La Grande, OR 97850  541-963-8696
Hours: 8:00 am – 8:00 pm Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Saturday, and 10:00 am – 6:00 pm Sunday

Walmart Pharmacy

Website: https://www.walmart.com/store/1889-island-city-or

Address and Phone Number: 11619 Island Ave, Island City, OR 97850  541-963-5460
Hours: 8:00 am – 7:00 pm Monday, 6:00 am – 7:00 pm Tuesday, 8:00 am – 7:00 pm Wednesday – Friday, 9:00 am – 7:00 pm Saturday, and 10:00 am – 6:00 pm Sunday

U.S. Forest Service Offices​

La Grande Ranger District

Website: http://www.fs.fed.us/r6/w-w/about/lgrd.shtml

Address and Phone Number: 3502 US-30, La Grande, OR 97850  541-962-8500

Hours: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm Monday – Friday (closed Saturday and Sunday)

Cell Service
  • Verizon

  • T-Mobile

  • AT&T

Public Transit and Shuttles

Northeast Oregon Public Transportation

Northeast Oregon Public Transportation provides local bus service in La Grande and regional service to Baker City, Enterprise, and Joseph. A summer shuttle provides service to the Wallowa Lake Trailhead (the northern terminus of the Blue Mountains Trail). Be sure to check with Northeast Oregon Public Transportation for the current schedule. Website: https://ccno.org/publictransit/

Phone Number: 541-426-3840

Grant County People Mover

Grant County People Mover provides service between Baker City and John Day on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month. Connecting service from John Day to Bend and the Redmond Airport is available Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Website: https://grantcountypeoplemover.com/

Phone Number: 541-575-2370

Blue Mountain Taxi

Taxi service in La Grande that provides rides throughout the region.

Phone Number: 541-786-8579

Other Services

The Mountain Works

Great bike, ski, and climbing shop with beer taps. Website: http://www.mountainworksbicycles.com/

Address and Phone Number: 1301 Adams Ave, La Grande, OR 97850  541-963-3220

Hours: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm Monday – Saturday (closed Sunday)

Area Attractions​

The Lodge at Hot Lake Springs

 The Lodge at Hot Lake Springs is a hotel with naturally fed soaking pools about 10 miles south of La Grande.  The supposedly haunted historic building also houses a small restaurant bar and movie theater.  Access to pools is included for hotel guests. Day passes are available for 20-25 dollars.

 https://hotlakelodge.com/

66172 Highway 203 La Grande, OR 97850

(541) 226-3944

Grande Hot Springs RV resort

 Grande Hot Springs is 8 miles south of La Grande, with tent camping, RV hookups, yurts, vintage Airstream rental, and a tiny house. Private soaking tubs are available in the yurts; public soaking pools are available for all other types of lodging. WiFi and showers are available for guests.

https://grandehotsprings.com/

65182 Hot Lake Lane, La Grande, OR 97850 

541-963-5253

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