With some terrific road trip options in the surrounding area, renting a car makes good sense. Without one, it’d be much harder to explore all that Pendleton, 50 miles away, has to offer. Among your first stops here should be Wildhorse Casino, Pendleton Center for the Arts and Roy Raley Park. Don’t skip Baker City either! Just 60 miles away, Oregon Trail Monument, Baker City Mini-Loop and Baker Heritage Museum are must-sees here.