Our Bend Guidebook
Sightseeing
Mount Bachelor
It's a small but great little museum just outside of town. Kids love it.
284 locals recommend
High Desert Museum
59800 US-97It's a small but great little museum just outside of town. Kids love it.
Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe
805 SW Industrial WayGreat place to get any gear you need to head out!
In just 15 min from our driveway, you can be there. For those that just want a view, you can park in the lot and walk maybe 20 yards to the viewpoint. For those that want a bigger hike, there are trails that go beyond to even more waterfalls.
214 locals recommend
Tumalo Falls
In just 15 min from our driveway, you can be there. For those that just want a view, you can park in the lot and walk maybe 20 yards to the viewpoint. For those that want a bigger hike, there are trails that go beyond to even more waterfalls.
This butte is in the middle of town. You can walk or drive (depending on the time of year) to the top. It's a great way to see Bend and the mountains with little to no effort. Sunset is amazing!
141 locals recommend
Pilot Butte
This butte is in the middle of town. You can walk or drive (depending on the time of year) to the top. It's a great way to see Bend and the mountains with little to no effort. Sunset is amazing!
Bend Whitewater Park
166 SW Shevlin Hixon DrWatch the surfers! Or, get a tube and get wet.
Phil's Trailhead
The best mountain biking!
For a short walk, or a long hike, this place is beautiful and just on the north end of Bend.
14 locals recommend
Riley Ranch Nature Reserve
19975 Glen Vista RdFor a short walk, or a long hike, this place is beautiful and just on the north end of Bend.
Cycle Pub Bend
350 SW Industrial WayIt's a rolling pub on wheels! Very fun with a group.
Head out and enjoy the Cascade Lakes Highway. It's very scenic and there are multiple hiking, fishing, biking, opportunities along the way.
Cascade Lakes Welcome Station (Ranger Station)
18500 Cascade Lakes National Scenic BywayHead out and enjoy the Cascade Lakes Highway. It's very scenic and there are multiple hiking, fishing, biking, opportunities along the way.
Food scene
Zydeco Kitchen & Cocktails
919 NW Bond StAlways one of our favorite restaurants!
Wild Rose Northern Thai Eats
150 NW Oregon AveBest thai place in town, in our opinion!
Jackson's Corner
845 NW Delaware AveLove this casual eatery for it's great food and fun atmosphere!
Deschutes Brewery Bend Public House
1044 NW Bond StIt's a classic - all visitors must go!
Spork
937 NW Newport AveEclectic food and fun!
El Sancho Taco Shop West
1254 NW Galveston AveBest tacos in town!
Chow
1110 NW Newport AveBest breakfast in town (arrive early or you'll be waiting).
If it's fine dining you want for a special occasion, this place never disappoints.
81 locals recommend
Ariana Restaurant
1304 NW Galveston AveIf it's fine dining you want for a special occasion, this place never disappoints.
I won’t say the food is amazing - it’s pretty good…but go for the atmosphere at sunset as you sit on your high perch overlooking our neighborhood, cozy around fire pits or at the rooftop bar. And you can walk from our house which is a nice plus!
Lifty's
I won’t say the food is amazing - it’s pretty good…but go for the atmosphere at sunset as you sit on your high perch overlooking our neighborhood, cozy around fire pits or at the rooftop bar. And you can walk from our house which is a nice plus!
Just opened this year and has been popular, especially for happy hour. Get there early for a table or get a reservation! Viaggo Wine Bar is next door as another fun option.
The Hook & Plow Bend
Just opened this year and has been popular, especially for happy hour. Get there early for a table or get a reservation! Viaggo Wine Bar is next door as another fun option.