Guidebook for Bend
Sightseeing
An easy 10-ish mile drive west of Bend, easy access for beautiful viewing area of falls, well kept hiking trails for those who would like to go to the top of the falls. (2 miles of gravel road)
214 locals recommend
Tumalo Falls
An easy 10-ish mile drive west of Bend, easy access for beautiful viewing area of falls, well kept hiking trails for those who would like to go to the top of the falls. (2 miles of gravel road)
Enjoy the Deschutes River at this Oregon State Park. Breath taking views, picnic-ing, fun for all ages with safe shallow areas for children. Rent some tubes in town and enjoy floating the river.
65 locals recommend
Tumalo State Park
64170 O. B. Riley RdEnjoy the Deschutes River at this Oregon State Park. Breath taking views, picnic-ing, fun for all ages with safe shallow areas for children. Rent some tubes in town and enjoy floating the river.
See the diversity and beauty of the high desert as the Crooked River winds it way through this amazing landscape. Lots to see and photo ops if you aren't interested in hiking. 25 min N of Bend
469 locals recommend
Smith Rock State Park
See the diversity and beauty of the high desert as the Crooked River winds it way through this amazing landscape. Lots to see and photo ops if you aren't interested in hiking. 25 min N of Bend
Very affordable white water raft trips and kayak rentals
7 locals recommend
Seventh Mountain River Company
18575 SW Century DrVery affordable white water raft trips and kayak rentals
Western frontier town full of quaint shops, art galleries, western eaterys. Home of Sisters Coffee Roasters, Sisters Quilt Show and the Sisters Rodeo. 20 min drive from The Marshall Stage Stop.
160 locals recommend
Sisters
Western frontier town full of quaint shops, art galleries, western eaterys. Home of Sisters Coffee Roasters, Sisters Quilt Show and the Sisters Rodeo. 20 min drive from The Marshall Stage Stop.
USFS Lava Lands Visitor Center offers insight into the volcanic activity that formed the area. Lave Butte has a paved easy trail to get to the top for beautiful views of Central Oregon
34 locals recommend
Lava Butte
USFS Lava Lands Visitor Center offers insight into the volcanic activity that formed the area. Lave Butte has a paved easy trail to get to the top for beautiful views of Central Oregon
A fairly easy 2mi hike from Trailbridge Trail Head though the lush mossy forested canopy along McKenzie River to the reward of seeing this phenomenal freak of nature, the azure blue Tamolitch Pool.
10 locals recommend
Tamolitch Falls
A fairly easy 2mi hike from Trailbridge Trail Head though the lush mossy forested canopy along McKenzie River to the reward of seeing this phenomenal freak of nature, the azure blue Tamolitch Pool.
Food Scene
Quaint old time western charm, serving up the most incredible steaks.
19 locals recommend
Tumalo Feed Company Steakhouse
64619 US-20Quaint old time western charm, serving up the most incredible steaks.
My favorite for brunch and mimosas any day of the week. Enjoy quiet dining by the fireplace of their quaint Craftsman Bungalow or outdoors on their spacious lawn patio. Serving creative comfort food.
123 locals recommend
McKay Cottage Restaurant
62910 O. B. Riley RdMy favorite for brunch and mimosas any day of the week. Enjoy quiet dining by the fireplace of their quaint Craftsman Bungalow or outdoors on their spacious lawn patio. Serving creative comfort food.
My fav Mex in Central Oregon. To die for traditional mexican fair, fresh guacamole made at your table, and awesome service ! Dine inside or out
35 locals recommend
La Rosa Modern Mexican Kitchen
2763 NW Crossing DrMy fav Mex in Central Oregon. To die for traditional mexican fair, fresh guacamole made at your table, and awesome service ! Dine inside or out
Est 1936, The Pine Tavern offers fine dining in a relaxed atmosphere along the banks of the Deschutes River.
68 locals recommend
Pine Tavern Restaurant
967 NW Brooks StEst 1936, The Pine Tavern offers fine dining in a relaxed atmosphere along the banks of the Deschutes River.
Everything Else
Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch exists to Rescue the Equine, Mentor the Child, give Hope for the Family and Empower. Through hands on experience, kids are taught the values of hope, family, trust and faith.
Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch
19344 Innes Market RdCrystal Peaks Youth Ranch exists to Rescue the Equine, Mentor the Child, give Hope for the Family and Empower. Through hands on experience, kids are taught the values of hope, family, trust and faith.