Bonnie’s guidebook to Mitchell
Local venues near Mitchell
Less than ten miles away, a small sleepy town offers several restaurants, mini brewery, fantastic Mercantile with clothing, tools, butcher shop and other items.National Forests and the John Day National Monument's Painted Hills Unit. The Sutton Mountain Wilderness area is open year around and offers the opportunity to get off marked trails and head out on your own path.
Tiger Town Brewing Co.
108 W Main StGreat music events, good bar and great food.
Lucky Strike Mine
This place is a jewel. Pick your own thunder egg after viewing the rock museum.
Judy's Place
Antiques and so much more.
Little Pine Lodge & Souvenir Shop
100 E Main St15 minutes away is the John Day River. Swim at the Priest Hole or float the River.
Priest Hole Recreation Site
15 minutes away is the John Day River. Swim at the Priest Hole or float the River.
Priest Hole Recreation Site
John Day River, Oregon, USA
Priest Hole Recreation Site
Food scene
Bridge Creek
This cafe sits at the entrance to Mitchell.
Rock Climbing and Hiking
One hour and 15 minute drive away is world renowned Smith Rock.
469 locals recommend
Smith Rock State Park
One hour and 15 minute drive away is world renowned Smith Rock.
Ochoco National Forest
Less than 16 miles is Ochoco National Forest
Thirty minutes away takes you to a wonderful museum, hiking trails, etc run by the National Park Service.
27 locals recommend
John Day Fossil Beds National Monument
32651 OR-19Thirty minutes away takes you to a wonderful museum, hiking trails, etc run by the National Park Service.
Sightseeing
Twenty minutes takes you into the heart of the Painted Hills Unit of the John Day National Monument.
Painted Hills Overlook
Overlook TrailTwenty minutes takes you into the heart of the Painted Hills Unit of the John Day National Monument.