Guidebook for Bend
Food Scene
Great outdoor place for beer, lunch and dinner. Choose from 4 great food carts. Heated area under cover in winter & cool nights. Grassy area to play & picnic in warm weather.
59 locals recommend
The Bite Tumalo
19860 7th StreetGreat outdoor place for beer, lunch and dinner. Choose from 4 great food carts. Heated area under cover in winter & cool nights. Grassy area to play & picnic in warm weather.
Friendly people, great coffee and wonderful bakery goods including some gluten-free options.
21 locals recommend
Tumalo Coffeehouse
19855 4th StFriendly people, great coffee and wonderful bakery goods including some gluten-free options.
Best brew pub in Redmond. Outdoor fire pits and 4 food carts.
91 locals recommend
Smith Rock Brewing Company
546 NW 7th StBest brew pub in Redmond. Outdoor fire pits and 4 food carts.
McKay Cottage Restaurant
62910 O. B. Riley RdBest breakfast in town. But expect a line on weekends.
Really yummy wraps of all kinds. Nice place to stop after a hike or bike ride east of Bend, such as Shevlin Park.
66 locals recommend
Parrilla Grill
635 NW 14th StReally yummy wraps of all kinds. Nice place to stop after a hike or bike ride east of Bend, such as Shevlin Park.
Kebaba
1004 NW Newport AveBar none the best Mediterranean food ever.
Really, really yummy gelato. Free tasters -- you'll want to try them all!
21 locals recommend
Bontà Natural Artisan Gelato
920 NW Bond StReally, really yummy gelato. Free tasters -- you'll want to try them all!
Parks & Nature
Actually, no need to go to the trailhead. Catch the trail right from the house! Or head right down to the Deschutes river to hike the river trail.
Juniper Trailhead
Cline Falls RoadActually, no need to go to the trailhead. Catch the trail right from the house! Or head right down to the Deschutes river to hike the river trail.
Fantastic scenery and short loop hikes to choose from. Watch the rock climbers in action! (Or bring your own ropes.) :) You might stop at The Depot Restaurant on your way back.
469 locals recommend
Smith Rock State Park
Fantastic scenery and short loop hikes to choose from. Watch the rock climbers in action! (Or bring your own ropes.) :) You might stop at The Depot Restaurant on your way back.
Tumalo Falls is gorgeous. Be sure to hike up at least to the top of the falls to see it all. Extra energy? Continue up the trail for 4 more waterfalls. Bring your mountain bike to get there faster.
214 locals recommend
Tumalo Falls
Tumalo Falls is gorgeous. Be sure to hike up at least to the top of the falls to see it all. Extra energy? Continue up the trail for 4 more waterfalls. Bring your mountain bike to get there faster.
Arts & Culture
Lots of things to see. Check to see what the current featured exhibit is!
284 locals recommend
High Desert Museum
59800 US-97Lots of things to see. Check to see what the current featured exhibit is!
Just look or bring something home. Many other galleries in town, too. First Fridays Art Walk on the first Friday of every month.
7 locals recommend
Red Chair Gallery LLC
103 NW Oregon AveJust look or bring something home. Many other galleries in town, too. First Fridays Art Walk on the first Friday of every month.
Shopping
The "walking" town of Sisters has many wonderful arts, crafts, clothing, books and other fun stores. Meat eaters be sure to check out the meat shop.
160 locals recommend
Sisters
The "walking" town of Sisters has many wonderful arts, crafts, clothing, books and other fun stores. Meat eaters be sure to check out the meat shop.
My favorite bookstore. They also have food, beer and wine. You might also catch some music there too! Great place to just hang out.
15 locals recommend
Dudley's Bookshop Cafe
135 NW Minnesota AveMy favorite bookstore. They also have food, beer and wine. You might also catch some music there too! Great place to just hang out.
Drinks & Nightlife
Good close-by restaurant or just visit their bar "Brassies" which often has live music and is a great place to have your favorite beverage.
7 locals recommend
Niblick & Greene's
7535 Falcon Crest DrGood close-by restaurant or just visit their bar "Brassies" which often has live music and is a great place to have your favorite beverage.
One of the best brew pubs in town. They often have music -- under a heated tent in colder weather, and out on the lawn in warmer weather. Great choice of appetizers too. Not to mention the extra food carts to choose from.
246 locals recommend
Crux Fermentation Project
50 SW Division StOne of the best brew pubs in town. They often have music -- under a heated tent in colder weather, and out on the lawn in warmer weather. Great choice of appetizers too. Not to mention the extra food carts to choose from.
Essentials
This is the closest store, but also check out Fred Meyer in Redmond, or Natural Grocer in Bend.
88 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
63455 N Hwy 97This is the closest store, but also check out Fred Meyer in Redmond, or Natural Grocer in Bend.
Entertainment & Activities
Great mountain bike trails. You can get on the mountain bike trails directly from the house. These are THE best trails to ride from October to May. And pretty nice during the summer months too.
10 locals recommend
Maston Trailhead
20275 Newcomb RdGreat mountain bike trails. You can get on the mountain bike trails directly from the house. These are THE best trails to ride from October to May. And pretty nice during the summer months too.
Hard to categorize this one. It's a tour, a beer pub, exercise and sight seeing all rolled into one.
15 locals recommend
Cycle Pub Bend
350 SW Industrial WayHard to categorize this one. It's a tour, a beer pub, exercise and sight seeing all rolled into one.
If you're into beer, then take the Deschutes Brewery tour and tasting.
70 locals recommend
Deschutes Brewery
901 SW Simpson AveIf you're into beer, then take the Deschutes Brewery tour and tasting.