In the print dialog pick “Save as PDF” to keep it on your phone. A5 makes a pocket booklet; A4 suits a desk printer.
Voykit pocket guide · United States
Hines
Spend a half‑day in Hines: park, a quick bite, then drive on. Stay only if you need a base for nearby Burns or Lakeview.
Hines is a tiny town on US 20/395 in eastern Oregon. Its main attractions are a small city park with a skate area, a 9‑hole golf club, a few diners and a specialty soda shop. With no public transport, a car is essential. Most visitors stop for a few hours en route to Burns, Lakeview or the high desert.
- Country
- United States
- Best months
- May–June, Sep–Oct
- Avoid
- July–August (high heat, limited services)
- Stay
- 0–1 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- USD
- Money
- Currency is the US dollar (USD, $). Cards and phone payments work almost everywhere; carry a little cash for tips and small vendors.
- Daily spend
- Budget $30–$50 excl. bed · Mid $50–$80 excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile cover the country; prepaid SIMs at their stores and Walmart/Target (passport required), or an eSIM before you fly.
- Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance 911
- Plugs
- Types A, B · 120 V · 60 Hz · Chargers are dual-voltage; hair dryers and straighteners from 230 V countries need a converter.
- Tipping
- Sit-down restaurant: 18–22% of the pre-tax bill.; Bar: US$1–2 per drink or 20% of the tab.; Taxi / ride-hailing: 15–20%, in the app.; Hotel housekeeping: US$3–5 a night.; Porter / valet: US$2–5 per bag or car.; Tour guide: US$10–20 per person for a day tour.; Counter service / tablet prompts: Optional; 0–15%.
- Water
- Tap water is drinkable nearly everywhere; boil or treat water from streams in parks.
- Toilets
- Free public toilets are scarce in big cities; use cafés, department stores, libraries, stations. Rest areas on highways are free.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Apple Peddler breakfast | $8–$12 |
| Blitzen Classic Grill burger | $10–$15 |
| The Soda District specialty soda | $3–$5 |
| Golf green fee (9 holes) | $15–$25 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- BNO · Burns Municipal Airport
- about 45 km (28 mi) south, limited flightsabout 28 mi (45 km) south, limited flights
Typical fares
- Burns Airport → Hines (rental car)
- ≈ $45 per day (compact, check)
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Car is the only practical option; US 20/395 runs through town. No scheduled bus service.
See and do
Known for
- Hines City Park
- Valley Golf Club
- Apple Peddler restaurant
- The Soda District soda shop
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Burns | US 20 east 45 km (28 mi), about 45 min driveUS 20 east 28 mi (45 km), about 45 min drive | ≈1 h round trip |
| Lakeview | US 395 south 80 km (50 mi), about 1 h driveUS 395 south 50 mi (80 km), about 1 h drive | ≈2 h round trip |
Sleep
- Best Western Rory & Ryan Inns
- on Hwy 20, basic rooms, central
- Bosch’s Big Bear RV Park and Campground
- on Hines Logging Rd, RV sites and tent camping
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| Excuse me / Sorry | Excuse me / Sorry |
| Thank you | Thank you |
| How much is it? | How much is it? |
| Where is the restroom? | Where is the restroom? |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Handshake and 'hi, how are you?' — reply 'good, thanks'; avoid: Treating the question as a real health enquiry
- Restaurants: Tip 18–22% and wait for the check; avoid: Leaving without tipping
- Personal space: Keep an arm's length in queues; avoid: Standing close to strangers
- Politics and religion: Listen more than you speak; avoid: Opening with hot-button topics
- Smoking: Smoke only in marked areas; avoid: Smoking near doors or in parks where banned
Scams and watch-outs
- Cell service can be spotty; carry a map or offline GPS.
- Summer temperatures often exceed 35 °C; carry water.
- Limited dining hours; check opening times before arriving.
Hines is low‑crime; main risk is heat and remote location. Carry water and a charged phone.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Hines yet. Suggested stay: 0–1 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Hines City Park
- Valley Golf Club
- Apple Peddler restaurant
- The Soda District soda shop
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Hines, revision 5240875 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5240875
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Hines
To this address, please
To this address, please
My hotel (write the name and address in the local script)
- Police, fire, ambulance911
US 911 emergency line covers all states.
Voykit · checked 2026-09
Printed from Voykit (/hines). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.