Living the Bend Life
Outdoors
The local ski resort - 20 min drive from your Urban Bend Cabin.
Shevlin Park
Lava Lands Visitor Center
58201 US-97Quick local height with a view of Bend at the top. Be prepared for walking uphill (path is paved).
8 locals recommend
Pilot Butte Trail
Pilot Butte TrailQuick local height with a view of Bend at the top. Be prepared for walking uphill (path is paved).
Walk down Awbrey Road from our cabin, turn left on Saginaw, and left on 1st and you’ll run into the trailhead and river.
29 locals recommend
Deschutes River Trail
Deschutes River TrailWalk down Awbrey Road from our cabin, turn left on Saginaw, and left on 1st and you’ll run into the trailhead and river.
Drake Park
Northwest Riverside BoulevardGreat park that leads to trails (paved and gravel) along the river, and also offers SUP and kayak rentals all summer long near parking lot.
47 locals recommend
Riverbend Dog Park
799 SW Columbia StGreat park that leads to trails (paved and gravel) along the river, and also offers SUP and kayak rentals all summer long near parking lot.
Gorgeous hiking - you’ll need a car but worth the short drive.
469 locals recommend
Smith Rock State Park
Gorgeous hiking - you’ll need a car but worth the short drive.
Nice walking destination from your cabin to great views of Bend and the Old Mill District.
Hillside I Park
2050 NW 12th StNice walking destination from your cabin to great views of Bend and the Old Mill District.
Tumalo Falls
Benham Falls Overlook
Dillon Falls TH
Elk Lake
Sparks Lake
Suttle Lake
Phil's Trailhead
Mountain bike trails just 10 min door to door.
Food scene
El Sancho Taco Shop West
1254 NW Galveston AveThe best Thai food in town - and walkable from our place.
160 locals recommend
Wild Rose Northern Thai Eats
150 NW Oregon AveThe best Thai food in town - and walkable from our place.
Friendly baristas and tasty coffee and treats. Walkable to boot!
41 locals recommend
Looney Bean of Bend
961 NW Brooks StFriendly baristas and tasty coffee and treats. Walkable to boot!
This is a Bend classic for ice cream, candy, chocolates and caramel corn.
14 locals recommend
Goody's Chocolates & Ice Cream
1111 SW Division StThis is a Bend classic for ice cream, candy, chocolates and caramel corn.
Awesome breakfast and lunch spot. The pastries are out of this world and they make the best sandwiches.
45 locals recommend
Nancy P's Cafe & Bakery
1054 NW Milwaukee AveAwesome breakfast and lunch spot. The pastries are out of this world and they make the best sandwiches.
Spork
937 NW Newport AveA must eat place in Bend if you like Asian fusion cuisine.
Backporch Coffee Roasters
1052 NW Newport AveLocally roasted coffee and a favorite of Bendites.
The beer scene in Bend is worth checking out. This is one of our favorites. Bend has a beer passport you can do if you want to get the full experience!
246 locals recommend
Crux Fermentation Project
50 SW Division StThe beer scene in Bend is worth checking out. This is one of our favorites. Bend has a beer passport you can do if you want to get the full experience!
10 Barrel Brewery
1135 NW Galveston AveBrewery and good eats.
Deschutes Brewery
901 SW Simpson AveThe OG local brewery - still privately owned!
Chow
1110 NW Newport AveOur favorite spot for brunch in town. Get there early, usually a long wait.
The Bite Tumalo
19860 7th StreetThe Podski Food Cart Lot
536 NW Arizona AveNorthwest Crossing Saturday Farmers Market
Northwest Crossing DriveCrux Fermentation Project
50 SW Division StBoneyard Beer
37 NW Lake PlLone Pine Coffee Roasters
910 NW Harriman StSen Thai Noodles & Hot Pot
69 Northwest Newport AvenueFIX & REPEAT
555 NW Arizona AveValentine's Deli
555 NW Arizona AveSandwich heaven
The Victorian Café
1404 NW Galveston AveBrunch spot voted best in Bend
Neighborhoods
Head to the Old Mill District for shopping, a movie theatre, an outdoor concert venue, and riverside trails.
29 locals recommend
The Old Mill
360 Southwest Powerhouse DriveHead to the Old Mill District for shopping, a movie theatre, an outdoor concert venue, and riverside trails.
Sisters
Essentials
Groceries, pharmacies and more.
The closest market to our house. It’s the local neighborhood spot. It’s definitely not the cheapest option but it’s great for wine and beer, deli options, sushi to go, and when you need items in a hurry.
149 locals recommend
Newport Avenue Market
1121 NW Newport AveThe closest market to our house. It’s the local neighborhood spot. It’s definitely not the cheapest option but it’s great for wine and beer, deli options, sushi to go, and when you need items in a hurry.
Walgreens
223 NE Franklin AvePharmacy if you need anything while in town.
Natural Grocers
3188 N Hwy 97Trader Joe's
63455 N Hwy 97Market of Choice
115 NW Sisemore St