Not your typical historic walking tour. Rather than dry facts and forgettable dates, hear short anecdotes and stories from the past that paint a picture of Baker City during its boom town days of the early 1900's. Learn about the problematic points and racial tensions that defined Baker's early history and the immigrants that made the town what it is today. Stop along the wayfor a freewine tasting and other complimentary samples from locals artisans.The perfect tour for thehistoryenthusiasts who don't mind having a glass of wine in the late afternoon.
Highlights:
" Boomtown Baker- how mining made Baker boom
" China Town- a once thriving ghetto in downtown, how it came and vanished
" Japanese in Baker- racial prejudice shaping history
" Tunnels, Ghosts, & Gunfights-where myth and history meetSpecial Endings-Finish your tour with an in depth guided beer tasting 101!
" The Art & Science of Beer Tasting:finish your tour at our local brewery with a guided class on how to professionally tastebeer. ~45 min