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Railroad turned Prairie City into a boom town — for awhile. June 16, 1910, was a big day for tiny Prairie City, 12 miles east of John Day. The 348 people who lived in Prairie City had depended on stagecoaches to link them to the Read More …
Some of our guests may remember that barn owls have been known to nest in the building across the street. They were back in 2025 but, sadly, they are not here in 2026. This photo was a great shot a guest captured last year, 2025.
This video explores 15 small towns across the state that are full of history, character, and weirdly specific charm, and Prairie City is included.
The Wild Life #229 FULL EPISODE: While bowhunting for elk in the mountains above John Day, OR I drove down to the valley one afternoon in search of a cell phone tower. What I found was a quintessential Old West town with not only cell Read More …
Hotel Prairie Featured in the book Gerry Frank’s Oregon “If you head cross-country on Oregon’s designated Journey Through Time Scenic Byway, Prairie City is a likely stop. Guests are welcomed into nine rooms, including one full suite (with kitchen). Two rooms can create a suite Read More …
HOTEL PRAIRIE IS ‘CLASSIC’ according to the July 2013 Men’s Journal and suggests beginning and ending your trip on the Old West Scenic Bikeway at the Hotel. The magazine calls our area “one of the world’s top destinations for breath-taking open road tours.“ We can Read More …
BREAKFAST AVAILABLE — OPEN TO PUBLIC
If you are one of the many who enjoyed breakfast at Chuck’s Little Diner (now closed), you will want to stop by as Valeria is now cooking here!!