"A Place Where Culture Is Kept, History Is Told, And Legends Live On"
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WORLD FAMOUS HISTORICAL UNDERGROUND TOUR
ABOUT US
Pendleton Underground Tours is a non-profit est. in 1989
Come join us for a lively look into Pendleton's infamous and entertaining past. No town has a more colorful history! Find out why Pendleton was known as the entertainment capital of Eastern Oregon. This is where the past becomes real.
Follow your guide Underground to the Shamrock Card Room Bar, Hop Sing's Laundry, the Empire Ice Cream Parlor, through passageways beneath the sidewalks, on to the Empire Meat Market. Stand under prism glass and go through a secret passageway to a Prohibition Card Room then end up in the Duck Pin Bowling Alley. After that you will head up to the street level then up the 31 stairs to one of Pendleton's 18 bordellos; the famous "Cozy Rooms." After learning about Madam Stella Darby and her working girls, the guide will take you to the most primitive area of the tour; where you will see a shooting range, vault, and opium den. Learn about Pendleton's Wild side!
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featured
tours & events
Daily tours
Approximate 90 min guided tour
through the Underground, Cozy Room bordello, and Chinese opium dens, living quarters, and jails. Must be at 6yrs old to go on tour. Open year round closed Tuesdays and Sundays. Reservations needed
call 541-276-0730
$20 per person
ages 6-12 $15
Tour times are scheduled and require a minimum number of people to open a tour and for a tour to go out (we will add you to a tour with other people to reach this minimum number)
reservations are held with a credit card and require a 1hr cancelation notice for charges to be waived
comes to life
Once a year annual May fundraiser
Always the Saturday after Mother's Day weekend (May 15, 2027) bringing the past to life with over 75 live actors and samples along the way, Must be 21yrs old to attend. Reservations available on January 2nd
call 541-276-0730
$60 Per Person
Tickets are non
-refundable after purchase
Saturday October 31st dare to explore Pendleton's spooky side? Join us for a 21+ haunted Underground Tour that's equal parts chilling and fun.Tour times: 5:00, 5:30, 6:00, 6:30, 7:00, 7:30 & 8:00pmCost: $30per personReservations: needed in advance call 541-276-0730Length: 45minIncludes: a few creepy sample cocktails along the wayDisclaimer: this is and adult only experience you must have a sense of humor, be able to handle a few frights, and remember....not everything you hear down here is to be believed.Expect ghostly tales, haunted corners, and maybe even a toast with the spirits of Pendleton's past.After the tour head over to Vybe for a costume contest and $4 off a specialty drink with your tour ticket
$30 Per Person
Meet our guides
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Kricket Nicholson
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Matt Ramirez
Brad Wilson
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Jackie Whitesell
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Becky Ramirez
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Nicole Sloan
Cindy Iverson
Holly Krokosz (seasonal)
We apologize but we are not wheelchair accessible
Tour rules
NO RESTROOMS ON TOUR
SILENCE PHONES
NO VIDEO OR AUDIO RECORDING
PICTURES WITH FLASH ARE OK
NO CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 6
NO ANIMALS
SIT ON DESIGNATED BENCHES ONLY
DO NOT TOUCH ITEMS
STAY WITH GUIDE NO LINGERING
TELL GUIDE IF NEED TO LEAVE TOUR
HOLD QUESTIONS UNTIL END OF TOUR
DISRUPTIVE CHILDREN AND ADULTS WILL BE ASKED TO CONTROL THEMSELVES OR LEAVE THE TOUR
RELAX AND HAVE FUN!
Tour guide tips are not expected but are appreciated
Our tours celebrate Pendleton's rich history, culture, and unforgettable stories. While we strive to present accurate historical information, the stories shared come from a variety of sources, including documented historical records, oral histories, local accounts, personal recollections, and community legends.
Some stories are verified facts, while others are folklore or traditions that have been passed down through generations and may not be fully verifiable. We invite you to enjoy each story as part of Pendleton's unique heritage, where history, legend, and local tradition come together to keep the spirit of the Pendleton Underground alive.
Thank you for joining us as we preserve our past and share the stories that make Pendleton unique.
Some stories are verified facts, while others are folklore or traditions that have been passed down through generations and may not be fully verifiable. We invite you to enjoy each story as part of Pendleton's unique heritage, where history, legend, and local tradition come together to keep the spirit of the Pendleton Underground alive.
Thank you for joining us as we preserve our past and share the stories that make Pendleton unique.
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Brooke Armstrong
Executive Director
Emmalie Lee