Guide to Oregon's Native American Gambling Casinos
Touring Three Oregon Coast Sovereign Tribal Gaming Resorts
By Linda Miller, published Jan 20, 2006
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A Travel Guide to Three Oregon Coast Sovereign Tribal Gaming Resorts
Chinook Winds Casino and Resort
Begin at Chinook Winds Casino and Resort in Lincoln City where you will find 227 rooms overlooking the Pacific Ocean. There are 61 cozy fireplace suites and 20 two bedroom suites. An indoor swimming pool and two wonderfully romantic restaurants and lounges with ocean views and the best in steaks, seafood and pasta dishes. If you can tear yourself away from the comfort of your room or the ambiance of the restaurant there are more than 1,250 slot machines as well as blackjack, craps, roulette, keno and poker in the casino. Do you prefer bingo? You are in luck; there is a 300 seat bingo hall. The Chinook Winds Resort also caters to golfers with an 18 hole golf course. Then visit the health club or walk on the beach, hike in the forest or into the coastal mountains. For hotel reservations call 1-877-423-2241.
The Siletz Indian culture seeks to adapt to the changing needs of its people. Some tribal events are not open to the public but the tribe welcomes visitors to the Nesika Illahee (Our Land) Powwow. The powwow is held the second weekend in August in the town of Siletz. Visitors are also invited to the Restoration Powwow at the Chinook Winds Casino Resort in Lincoln City the third Saturday in November.
While there visit the Siletz Tribe’s Cultural Center located in Siletz on highway 229. You will find traditional baskets and woven hats, historical pictures and other preserved cultural artifacts.
Chinook Winds Casino Resort
1777 N.W. 44th Street
Lincoln City, Or 97367
888-244-6665 (541) 996-5825
www.chinookwindscasino.com
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Takeaways
- Each casino is operated by a separate Sovereign tribe and has its own feel.
- Attractions close to each casino include matchless beaches and charter boat tours.
- There are specail festivals and events at different times of the year, call for information.
Did You Know?
There are nine federally recognized tribes with different cultures and languages each of whom has their own casino facilities in Oregon.
Resources
- Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians (ATNI) (www.antiedc.com) A Travel Guide to Indian Country, Oregon Edition 2005/2006 (found at Visitors Centers in Oregon)
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