The City of Athena, OR
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The city of Athena is located in the state of Oregon in Umatilla County and has a population of 1,187 as reported by the census of 2010. The largest nearby city to Athena is Walla Walla, approximately 22 miles from the city center.There are several family restaurants in or near Athena, including Ron's Place, Long Branch Cafe & Saloon, LA Calandria Tortilleria, J P'S On the Green and Doubletree Restaurant & Lounge. For a larger selection of Athena restaurants select our Restaurants tab above. Visitors and residents can enjoy nearby Athena Museums, Casinos, Golf Courses and/or Ski Resorts, including the Fort Walla Walla Museum, Milton-Freewater Golf Course, Pendleton Round-Up and Happy Canyon Hall of Fame, Tamastslikt Cultural Institute and Wildhorse Resort & Casino. For a more complete list of attractions in or around the city of Athena please click on the Attractions tab above. The following 2 airports are located in or near Athena:
- Pendleton Eastern Oregon Regional Airport (PDT)
- Walla Walla Regional Airport (ALW)
Athena, Oregon Climate and Weather
Current Weather in Athena
In the month of December, Athena experiences an average high temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Low temperaturs in December are usually about 27 degrees with an average rainfall of 2.06 inches. The seasonal climate varies in Athena with daytime temperatures averaging 85 degrees in the summer, and 43 degrees in the winter months. Visitors can also expect Athena to receive an average of 1.87 inches of rainfall per/month during winter months and 0.64 inches of rainfall per/month in the summer months. The temperature has been known to get as high as 115 degrees in the summer and as low as -30 degrees in the winter so visitors planning a vacation to Athena should check the weather forecast to determine proper attire prior to departure. Spring and Fall bring average daytime temperatures of 62 degrees, and nighttime lows of 37.
Athena, Oregon Attractions
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Fort Walla Walla Museum - , Walla Walla, Fort Walla Walla is a fort located in Walla Walla, Washington. It was established in 1858. Today, the complex contains a park, a museum, and a hospital.
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Milton-Freewater Golf Course - Milton Freewater, The Milton-Freewater Golf Course is an 18 hole public golf course in Umatilla County Oregon. Built in 1974, this Milton Freewater course designed by George McRae is open all year. Tee times are accepted up to 3 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 541-938-7284. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: 301 Catherine Ave, Milton Freewater, OR 97862
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Pendleton Round-Up and Happy Canyon Hall of Fame - Pendleton, The Pendleton Round-Up and Happy Canyon Hall of Fame, is a hall of fame located in Pendleton, Oregon. Begun in 1969, it was the first hall of fame started by an individual show, the Pendleton Round-Up. Exhibits focus on show memorabilia, and cowboy and Native American artifacts, including a full-sized teepee, saddles, clothing, Indian regalia, photographs, weapons, trophies, and wagons. The hall is open daily except Sunday.
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Pheasant Creek Golf Course - , Touchet, The Pheasant Creek Golf Course is a 9 hole public golf course in Walla Walla County Washington. Built in 2002, this Touchet course designed by Kristi Scherger is open all year. For tee time information call the pro shop at 509-394-4653. The golf course dress code is as follows: No dress code.
Address: 1432 Touchet N Rd, Touchet, WA 99360
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Spout Springs - , Tollgate, Spout Springs Ski Area is a ski resort that is situated in the Blue Mountains of Eastern Oregon, within the Umatilla National Forest. The resort has two fixed double chair lifts. There is a variety of skiing for both the beginner and advanced skier or snowboarder.
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Tamastslikt Cultural Institute - Pendleton, The Tamastslikt Cultural Institute is a museum and research institute that can be found on the Umatilla Indian Reservation near Pendleton in eastern Oregon. It is the only Native American museum along the Oregon Trail. The institute is dedicated to the culture of the Cayuse, Umatilla, and Walla Walla tribes of Native Americans. The main permanent exhibition of the museum provides a history of the culture of three tribes, and of the reservation itself.
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Veteran's Memorial Golf Club - , Walla Walla, The Veteran's Memorial Golf Club is an 18 hole public golf course in Walla Walla County Washington. Built in 1948, this Walla Walla course designed by Frank James is open all year. Tee times are accepted up to 5 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 509-527-4507. The golf course dress code is as follows: Shirt and shoes required.
Address: 201 E Rees, Walla Walla, WA 99362
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Wildhorse Resort & Casino - Pendleton, Wildhorse Resort & Casino is a casino owned and operated since 1995 by the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation in the U.S. state of Oregon. It is located five miles east of Pendleton, on the Umatilla Indian Reservation, near Interstate 84.
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Wildhorse Resort Golf Course - Pendleton, The Wildhorse Resort Golf Course is an 18 hole resort golf course in Umatilla County Oregon. Built in 1997, this Pendleton course designed by John Steidel is open all year. Tee times are accepted up to 7 days in advance and the pro shop phone number for reservations is 541-276-5588. The golf course dress code is as follows: No tank tops or cutoffs.
Address: 72787 Hwy 331, Pendleton, OR 97801
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Athena, Oregon Hotels
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Athena, Oregon Restaurants
This is a list of Athena Family Restaurants with addresses and phone numbers. Happy Dining!
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