Rachel's Central Oregon Guidebook
Neighborhoods
Sunscape Landing in Northeast Bend is a quiet rural vista, moments from the Bend airport to the East, and Bend city limits to the West. 5-10 acre properties are dispersed with abundant hay fields, juniper, sage, mule deer, red tail hawks, eagles, livestock and other country views.
Northeast Butler Market Road
Northeast Butler Market RoadSunscape Landing in Northeast Bend is a quiet rural vista, moments from the Bend airport to the East, and Bend city limits to the West. 5-10 acre properties are dispersed with abundant hay fields, juniper, sage, mule deer, red tail hawks, eagles, livestock and other country views.
The Old Mill
360 Southwest Powerhouse DriveShopping, Dining, and Riverwalk
Bend
Shopping, Dining
Sisters
Quaint Western Small Town Charm
Shopping, Dining, Adventuring
Sunriver
Coffee & Tea
Brewed Awakenings Coffee Roasters
62077 NE 27th StArtisan Drive Through Coffee
PALATE a coffee bar
643 NW Colorado AveCozy & Quiet
Looney Bean of Bend
961 NW Brooks StOutdoor seating with perfect Deschutes River views.
Spoken Moto
310 SW Industrial WayThe Sparrow Bakery
2748 Northwest Crossing DriveOcean Rolls - cardamom amazingness
WildRoots Coffeehouse
63130 Lancaster StBright workspace
Black Rock Coffee Bar
20504 N E Robal LnRegional favorite
Tumalo Coffeehouse
19855 4th StSuttle Tea
450 E Cascade AveGenuine folks, creative blends
Sisters Olive and Nut Company
273 W Hood AveFood Truck Zones
Many of our food truck zones have outdoor seating and activities surrounding a pub.
On Tap
1424 NE Cushing DrRiver's Place
787 NE Purcell BlvdThe Podski Food Cart Lot
536 NW Arizona AveThe Bite Tumalo
19860 7th StreetFood scene
Jackson's Corner
845 NW Delaware AveWonderful, locally sourced foods.
McKay Cottage Restaurant
62910 O. B. Riley RdAmazing breakfast/brunch spot and outdoor seating.
El Sancho Taco Shop East
335 NE Dekalb AveBend Burger Company
1939 NE 3rd StCafe Yumm! | Neff Place
1500 NE Cushing DrRaganelli's Pizza
547 NE Bellevue DrLongboard Louie's East
62080 Dean Swift RoadEl Caporal | Family Mexican Restaurant
62040 Northeast 27th StreetRockin' Dave's Bistro & Backstage Lounge
661 NE Greenwood AveLaughing Planet
913 NE 3rd StI love the sumac salad.
Noi Thai Cuisine
550 NW Franklin AveAriana Restaurant
1304 NW Galveston AveHola Restaurant
2670 US-20Tastings: Brews and Spirits Tour
10 Barrel Brewing East Side Bend
62950 NE 18th StWorthy Brewing Company
495 NE Bellevue DrCrux Fermentation Project
50 SW Division StDeschutes Brewery Bend Public House
1044 NW Bond StMonkless Belgian Ales
803 Southwest Industrial WayAVID Cider Co
550 SW Industrial WayMcMenamins
700 NW Bond StFood, Brewpub, Live Music, Movies, Indoor Soaking Pool
Bendistillery Inc
19330 Pinehurst RdTumalo Cider Company
64654 Cook AveThree Creeks Brewing Company
721 South Desperado CourtFaith, Hope and Charity Vineyards
70450 NW Lower Valley DrStunning views
Extensive regional tap menu, beer, cider, & kombucha. Various sized crowlers & growlers.
11 locals recommend
The Growler Guys
1400 NW College WayExtensive regional tap menu, beer, cider, & kombucha. Various sized crowlers & growlers.
Exploration and Excursions
Pilot Butte Neighborhood Park
1310 NE Hwy 20Close hike with a panoramic view of all of Bend
Rentals for Kayaks, SUPs (Stand Up Paddleboards), and Canoes
Tumalo Creek Kayak And Paddle Board Rentals
799 SW Columbia StRentals for Kayaks, SUPs (Stand Up Paddleboards), and Canoes
Benham Falls Overlook
Great “all access” hike or wander just south of Bend
Note: no pets allowed due to nature preserve -
Beautiful walking paths between Bend and Tumalo
14 locals recommend
Riley Ranch Nature Reserve
19975 Glen Vista RdNote: no pets allowed due to nature preserve -
Beautiful walking paths between Bend and Tumalo
Tumalo State Park
64170 O. B. Riley Rd“Art. History. Culture. Wildlife.
COVID Precautions: We recommend reserving timed tickets online, as we have limited capacity.
Active U.S. military and families are free, with identification but with our new timed ticket entry system, those visitors must call ahead and reserve the tickets in advance. One week advanced notice is recommended.
284 locals recommend
High Desert Museum
59800 US-97“Art. History. Culture. Wildlife.
COVID Precautions: We recommend reserving timed tickets online, as we have limited capacity.
Active U.S. military and families are free, with identification but with our new timed ticket entry system, those visitors must call ahead and reserve the tickets in advance. One week advanced notice is recommended.
National Monument, easy walking paths, unique lava flow lansdscape
72 locals recommend
Lava Lands Visitor Center
58201 US-97National Monument, easy walking paths, unique lava flow lansdscape
Just west of Sisters, beautiful cascade mountain views and desolate lava landscape
32 locals recommend
Dee Wright Observatory
Old McKenzie HighwayJust west of Sisters, beautiful cascade mountain views and desolate lava landscape
McKenzie Hwy West of Sisters: Beautiful easy access waterfall with the ability to hike to another, Koosah Falls
70 locals recommend
Sahalie Falls Viewpoint
McKenzie River DriveMcKenzie Hwy West of Sisters: Beautiful easy access waterfall with the ability to hike to another, Koosah Falls
Another unique Central Oregon landscape just north of Redmond. Lots of trails and climbers.
469 locals recommend
Smith Rock State Park
Another unique Central Oregon landscape just north of Redmond. Lots of trails and climbers.
Confluence of the Crooked, Deschutes, and Metolius rivers near Culver and Madras.
36 locals recommend
Lake Billy Chinook
12334 SW Lakeview DrConfluence of the Crooked, Deschutes, and Metolius rivers near Culver and Madras.
Steelhead Falls Trailhead
Southwest River RoadSmith Rock Trail Rides
20890a Northwest Butler RoadThe Red Horse Riding School
4111 SW 73rd StBlack Butte Ranch
13899 Bishops CapHoodoo Ski Area
27400 Big Lake RoadCrater Lake National Park
Approximately 2 hours South
Nearby spacious park with lots of unique areas for outdoo rec, including walking, dog parks, pickle ball, frisbee golf, etc.
41 locals recommend
Pine Nursery Park
3750 NE Purcell BlvdNearby spacious park with lots of unique areas for outdoo rec, including walking, dog parks, pickle ball, frisbee golf, etc.