Historians will tell you the heyday of the American Cowboy lasted until about the 1890's. Guess they forgot to send us the memo because True West Magazine named Pendleton as the Top 10 Western Town in the country for 2011! 

Best known for legendary rodeo, fine woolens and leather craftsmanship, Pendleton has a well-deserved reputation as a town where the best of western tradition and heritage lives on.

Discover your own authentic western adventure in Pendleton. Our Fine Craftsmanship, Rich Tradition and Legendary Reputation started with our Native American Culture and continued on with the Hamley & Co. saddle shop, the Pendleton Round-up and the Pendleton Woolen Mills all of which are still in operation today! Tour the original Pendleton Woolen Mill, watch the saddle makers at Hamley & Co., visit our world class museums, one of our art galleries or take the Pendleton Underground Tour where the guides tell the story of what this frontier Wild West town was really like.

Pendleton's music scene is alive and well and on any night you might find music at one of several locations. Great events are also going on all year long, including the famous Pendleton Round-Up, Pendleton Cattle Baron's Weekend, Christmas Carriage Parade Weekend and so much more! Check our calendar or facebook page for details.

Pendleton has over 21 city parks which include an aquatic center, skatepark, tennis courts, disc golf course, softball fields, soccer fields and amazingly fun playgrounds. Visit the City Parks & Recreation website for more information.

If shopping is your pleasure, enjoy our antique shops, gift shops, dress shops, western wear, saddle shops, several jewelry stores and even a custom hat shop.

The Umatilla River runs right through Pendleton which sits in a beautiful valley at the base of the Blue Mountains. All this makes for great outdoor recreational opportunities.