Guidebook for Bend
Sightseeing
Lava River Cave
Cottonwood Roada little spelunking?
Mount Bachelor
skiing, tubing, mt. biking, hiking
Drake Park
Northwest Riverside Boulevarda great place to relax, walk
Tumalo Falls
a beautiful spot - easy hike
Bend Electric Bikes
869 NW Wall Strent an electric bike and travel Bend
wine tasting - call ahead to make sure - a very beautiful spot
27 locals recommend
Faith, Hope and Charity Vineyards
70450 NW Lower Valley Drwine tasting - call ahead to make sure - a very beautiful spot
people come from all over the world to climb here - it is a beautiful area
469 locals recommend
Smith Rock State Park
people come from all over the world to climb here - it is a beautiful area
Tumalo State Park
64170 O. B. Riley Rdanother nice spot
Sisters
a short drive to a very cool little western town
Metolius Spring
check out the fish hatchery and the natural springs = good spot to take the kids
Benham Falls Overlook
a beautiful area easy walk
Pilot Butte
see central Oregon from atop of the butte - drive or walk
Pine Mountain Observatory
Pine Mountain Roadan interesting place to see the stars..
If you have the time...about an 1.5 hour and well worth the drive.. camping is available here on the cheap
Summer Lake Hot Springs
92If you have the time...about an 1.5 hour and well worth the drive.. camping is available here on the cheap
Todd Lake
one of the most beautiful areas.. an easy hike
The Prineville Reservoir is a good place for fishing, water skiing, or just cooling off with a swim
6 locals recommend
Prineville Reservoir State Park
The Prineville Reservoir is a good place for fishing, water skiing, or just cooling off with a swim
Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe
805 SW Industrial Wayrent a paddle board and enjoy the Deschutes River!!
The Environmental Center
16 NW Kansas Avea good cornerstone in the community
Arts & Culture
Les Schwab Amphitheater
344 SW Shevlin Hixon Drconcerts and lots of shopping
Regal Cinemas Old Mill 16 & IMAX
680 SW Powerhouse Drmovie theater
Tower Theater
835 NW Wall Stmany great acts through the summer
2nd Street Theater
220 NE Lafayette Avelots of good acts
Des Chutes Historical Museum
129 NW Idaho Avea nice spot to check out
they have a beautiful venue and host concerts.. as well as being a complete club with all facitilies
Athletic Club Drive
Athletic Club Drivethey have a beautiful venue and host concerts.. as well as being a complete club with all facitilies
a bike shop, food, music..., an eclectic spot right on the park
16 locals recommend
Crow's Feet Commons
a bike shop, food, music..., an eclectic spot right on the park
Food Scene
Strictly Organic
6 SW Bond Stgreat coffee and community hang out with wi-fi
Deschutes Brewery Bend Public House
1044 NW Bond Stfirst brewery
Worthy Brewing Company
495 NE Bellevue Drgreat beer
10 Barrel Brewery
1135 NW Galveston Aveyet another great brew pub
Pine Tavern Restaurant
967 NW Brooks Sthistorical restaurant with great food
Starbucks
320 SW Century Drwifi coffee
Kebaba
1004 NW Newport Aveneed a little falafel?
Bellatazza
869 NW Wall Sttake a stroll through the park with your favorite joe
Laughing Planet
913 NE 3rd Stvery good and inexpensive food
Anthony's at the Old Mill District
475 SW Powerhouse Drseafood
McMenamins
700 NW Bond Stdefinitely a place to check out
Mother’s Juice Cafe
1255 NW Galveston Avejust good food and juice
Parrilla Grill
635 NW 14th Stgreat wraps!
Bend Burger Company
1939 NE 3rd Stthe best burgers
several food carts serving up good food...also open mic and trivia nights..
132 locals recommend
The Lot
745 NW Columbia Stseveral food carts serving up good food...also open mic and trivia nights..
Pilot Butte Drive In
917 Northeast Greenwood Avenuea nice family restaurant - great menu
Pizza Mondo
811 NW Wall Stthe best pizza around
Backporch Coffee Roasters
1052 NW Newport Aveanother great spot
Pilot Butte Drive In
917 Northeast Greenwood Avenueneed a yummy ice cream shake? :)
a very good spot - western theme in a small western town just outside of Bend
19 locals recommend
Tumalo Feed Company Steakhouse
64619 US-20a very good spot - western theme in a small western town just outside of Bend
The Victorian Café
1404 NW Galveston Avecall ahead for a reservation!
Palmer's Cafe
645 NE Greenwood Aveone of the best breakfast secrets in Bend!
Bend Brewing Company
1019 NW Brooks Stanother brew pub - good food
Brickhouse
412 SW 6th Stgood steaks
Thump Coffee
25 NW Minnesota Avewifi and good people..better coffee!
Jackson's Corner
845 NW Delaware Avean eclectic spot - a great gathering spot - amazing pizza
Dudley's Bookshop Cafe
135 NW Minnesota Avecoffee and books - local and independent
Kanpai
990 NW Newport AveJapanese sushi and sake bar
not sure about crawfish - but the best Vietnamese restaurant with the most friendly staff!
Sweet Saigon Crawfish House
915 NW Wall Stnot sure about crawfish - but the best Vietnamese restaurant with the most friendly staff!
Baltazar's | Seafood Restaurant
1455 SW Knoll AveMexican food with a twist - the best
Taj Palace Indian Cuisine
61247 NW Wall StGREAT Indian food
Spork
937 NW Newport AveAMAZING!
5 Fusion & Sushi Bar
821 NW Wall Stfood and bar
Cascade Lakes Brewing Company | The Lodge
1441 SW Chandler Avepub and restaurant
several locations - but this one is closest to the house.. considered some of the best BBQ
17 locals recommend
Baldy's Barbeque
235 SW Century Drseveral locations - but this one is closest to the house.. considered some of the best BBQ
Country Catering & Carry Out
900 SE Wilson Avethis is where I consider the best BBQ to be had...
one of the best restaurants in central Oregon - make reservations
177 locals recommend
Zydeco Kitchen & Cocktails
919 NW Bond Stone of the best restaurants in central Oregon - make reservations
Its been there since I was a kid for a reason - just real good breakfast - low key and super nice people.
33 locals recommend
Sargent's Cafe Inc
719 SE 3rd StIts been there since I was a kid for a reason - just real good breakfast - low key and super nice people.
Essentials
Whole Foods Market
2610 NE Hwy 20food
Trader Joe's
63455 N Hwy 97food
Devore's Good Food Store-Wine
1124 NW Newport Avefine purveyors of organic and local foods
Safeway
320 W Century Blvdgroceries
Fred Meyer
61535 S Hwy 97this is a nice one
Shopping
Old Mill District
520 SW Powerhouse Drrestaurants, shops, music, theater..
Northwest Crossing
Northwest Crossing Drivea little neighborhood on the west side
Ranch Records Bend
117 NW Oregon Avebest record store in the world
REI
380 SW Powerhouse Drfun to look around this store
Pine Mountain Sports
255 SW Century Drsporting goods
Bi-Mart
351 NE 2nd Stgood local store
Azillion Beads
a very cool craft store
Pegasus Books of Bend
105 NW Minnesota Avea great comic book store!
Patagonia @ Bend
1000 NW Wall Stall things Patagonia
Birkenstock - Bend Shoe Co.
836 NW Wall Stlocal Birkenstock store
Goodwill
61315 S Hwy 97feeling thrifty?
Nike Factory Store
61334 South Highway 97nice factory outlet mall
The Reptile Zone
542 NE Greenwood Avea fun store to look around and see lots of reptilians hanging out in the store!
Entertainment & Activities
Downtown Bend Library
601 NW Wall Stour library
High Desert Museum
59800 US-97a great place to take the kids
Shevlin Park
beautiful park with nice walking trails
A very nice aquatic center surrounded by a beautiful park
31 locals recommend
Juniper Swim & Fitness Center
800 NE 6th StA very nice aquatic center surrounded by a beautiful park
Ben & Jerry’s
680 SW Powerhouse Drwho doesn't like ice cream!?
Cuppa Yo Frozen Yogurt Eastside
1462 Northeast Cushing Drivefrozen yogurt
Cuppa Yo Frozen Yogurt Westside
937 NW Newport Avefrozen yogurt
Petersen Rock Garden & Museum
7930 SW 77th Stthis is a cool place
a great spot for hiking, rent a paddle boat, hang out in the lodge and get an ice cream, fish.. a local favorite
43 locals recommend
Elk Lake Resort and Marina
60000 Century Dra great spot for hiking, rent a paddle boat, hang out in the lodge and get an ice cream, fish.. a local favorite
Goody's Chocolates & Ice Cream
1111 SW Division Stthe candy store!
Humane Society of Central Oregon
61170 SE 27th Stlots of fine pet potential or volunteer for a day
Drinks & Nightlife
D & D Bar & Grill
927 NW Bond Stworld famous bar with food - kids good during the day
Sip Wine Bar
1366 Northwest Galveston Avenuea quaint spot with great wine, music and community hang out
Level 2
360 SW Powerhouse Dra fun spot in the old mill
M & J Tavern
102 NW Greenwood Avegood spot for hanging out
JC's Bar & Grill
642 NW Franklin Avelots of games..a favorite hang out
The Summit
125 NW Oregon Avea family friendly place by day with good food - by night - hit the upstairs for comedy!
GoodLife Brewing Company
70 SW Century Dra great pub nestled among some great shops..