Niles's Guidebook
Favorite spots around John Day and Grant County, picked by your host. Eat well, see the sights, and ask me if you want more tips.
Food scene
Outpost Pizza Pub & Grill
American food with a full menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Great service in the main restaurant and the bar.
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1188 Brewing
Great selection of beers, and known for their mocktails. The daily specials are always good and well priced. Friendly staff.
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The Snaffle Bit Dinner House
This place gets busy fast, so you may want to make a reservation. Great selection of food and a really cool western vibe!
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Shoshoni Winds Restaurant & Gifts
Great BBQ and an amazing place to browse through antiques and world-class hunting trophies. You are going to want to see this place. Indoor and outdoor seating.
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El Cocinero | Mexican
Traditional Mexican food, very well done, with large portions and free chips. About 13 miles away in Prairie City. If you need a Mexican food fix, look no further.
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Oxbow Dinner House and Pizza Company
The entire bar was shipped from Italy and transported by wagon over a century ago. A well-stocked bar and very good gluten-free pizza.
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Sightseeing
Kam Wah Chung Interpretive Center
The curator is a living encyclopedia on the history of the Chinese community in John Day and Canyon City. Fascinating story of how Chinese medicine had a profound influence on the local culture.
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Grant County Fairgrounds
The fairground entrance is right across the street from The Blue Moon.
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Davis Creek Park
Beautiful running and biking trail. Part of it parallels Davis Creek and winds around the baseball fields.
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