Bend - city in Oregon, USA

Bend is the county seat of Deschutes County in Central Oregon.

Understand

The city of Bend, which is nestled between the Cascade Range and the Maury Mountains, is a vacation destination in both summer and winter, known for its year-round offering of outdoor activities.

Visitor information

• Bend Visitor Center, 750 NW Lava Rd, Suite 160 (At Oregon Ave), +1 541-382-8048, info@visitbend.com. Daily 10AM-12:30PM, 1-4PM. 2021-05-21

Get in

By plane

• Redmond Municipal Airport (Roberts Field IATA: RDM), 44.2533°, -121.1609°. It is the major airport for commercial flights serving Redmond, Bend, Sunriver, Prineville and the surrounding communities in Central Oregon. The airport is north of town along US Hwy 97 in the southeastern part of Redmond. It is served by:
  • aha! (dead link: March 2023) : (Reno-Tahoe)
  • American Airlines : (Los Angeles and Phoenix)
  • Avelo : (Burbank)
  • Boutique Air (Portland)
  • Alaska Airlines/Horizon: (Portland, San Diego, Seattle, San Francisco)
  • Delta Connection: (Salt Lake City by Skywest and Seattle by Compass Airlines)
  • United Express: (Los Angeles & San Francisco by Skywest and Denver by GoJet) CoBreeze Bus and other bus companies serving the area also serve the airport in addition to Hawthorne Station in Bend and the Redmond Transit Hub (see below under 'By bus'). The next nearest airport for commercial flights with additional airlines from more places is at __Portland International Airport__IATA: PDX northwest of town, which is also served by Cobreeze bus.

In town, there's a city-owned Bend Municipal Airport 📍 for public general aviation use. The airport is northeast of the city center at NE Butler Market Rd & Powell Butte Hwy.

By car

Bend is served by U.S. Routes 20 and 97. From the west, U.S. 20 carries traffic from Santiam Pass and the Willamette Valley, and from Burns and southeastern Oregon. U.S. 97 passes north-south through the city, carrying traffic from Klamath Falls to the south and the Columbia River Gorge and Yakima to the north.

To get to Bend from Portland, you can take U.S. 26 east from Gresham over Mount Hood to Madras where it meets up with U.S. 97 south, and follow U.S. 97 south through Redmond to Bend. Or you can take I-5 south to Albany, then U.S. 20 east through Santiam Pass and Sisters. Either way will take about three hours, not counting rest stops. Both routes cross the Cascade Range and may receive heavy snow during the winter.

By bus

The main bus station for local public transportation and intercity buses is at the Hawthorne Station 📍 on NE 4th & Hawthorne (334 NE Hawthorne). Bus stops for Cascades East Transit are lined up along NE Hawthorne and along NE 4th while the intercity buses pick up at stops 'D' & 'E' along NE 4th, north of Hawthorne towards the alley:

• Cascade East Transit, +1 541 385-8680. Operates local public transportation (Rt #1-11) and intercity buses to the surrounding cities/towns of Redmond (Rt #24), La Pine (#30), Mt Bachelor Ski Resort (#18), Madras (#22 from Redmond), Prineville (#26 from Redmond), Sisters (#29) and Warm Springs (#20 from Madras) from Hawthorne Station 2019-03-05

• CoBreeze, (bus stops) Hawthorne Station; Bend River Plaza; Redmond Airport and Redmond Transit Hub (picks up at Stop 'E' along NE 4th on weekdays and Stop 'C' along Hawthorne during weekends at Hawthorne Station), +1 541 389-7469. Comes from Portland, Portland International Airport and Gresham via Sandy, Welches, Government Camp (Mt Hood), Madras and Prineville P&R along US Hwy 26. Buses may not make all the above stops regularly but on request in advance of travel. Check with them.

• Grant County People Mover, +1 541 575-2370. Goes east towards Prairie City through Redmond Airport, Redmond Transit Hub, Prineville, John Day, Mitchell and Dayville. There's another route that goes towards Monument from Dayville. Check schedules. 2019-03-04

• Shuttle Oregon, (Bus stop) Hawthorne Station, +1 541 903-0724. Goes up to Portland through Sisters and Salem via US Hwy 20/SR-22 and I-5. Passengers can transfer to Greyhound, Amtrak and other bus lines in Portland and Salem 2019-03-05

• Oregon Point (Operated by Pacific Crest Bus Lines), (bus stop) Hawthorne Transit Center, +1 888 846-4183. Tickets can be purchased through their website or through Greyhound.com :

  • Eastern Point goes across eastern Oregon to Ontario via Brothers, Hamptons, Riley, Buchanan, Burns, Drewser Jct, Harper, Vale, etc. Passengers can connect to Greyhound Lines (Portland-Boise-Salt Lake City route) in Ontario. Picks up at the Hawthorne Station ONLY.

• Pacific Crest Bus Lines/Amtrak Thruway, +1 541 923-1732. Connects Bend to Eugene and Coos Bay. Passengers connect to Amtrak and Greyhound (Seattle-Portland-Sacramento route) in Eugene. They also operate the Amtrak Thruway Bus to connect Redmond and Bend from the Amtrak Coast Starlight in Chemult. 2019-03-04

Get around

To fully enjoy the city of Bend, your best mode of transportation is the bicycle. Bend has extensive bike paths and lanes and walking paths. When visiting downtown Bend, you can park for free for the first two hours during business hours and unlimited hours after 5PM. Downtown is best explored by foot. Parking can be difficult at times but a spacious parking garage is located at the corner of Bond and Oregon Streets.

Outside of Bend, a car is necessary.

By bus

• Cascade East Transit, Hawthorne Station at 334 NE Hawthorne, +1 541 385-8680. It provides limited bus service (Rt#1-11) in and around Bend from the Hawthorne Station 2020-01-08

See

• High Desert Museum, 59800 US-97, 43.9659°, -121.341°, +1 541-382-4754. Daily: April 1-Oct 31: 9AM-5PM; Nov 1-March 31: 10AM-4PM. The High Desert Museum is just south of Bend on Highway 97. The High Desert Museum is a great way to gain educational experience about some of the animals and habitat that go along with Central Oregon. 2020-01-10
• Historic Tower Theatre, 835 NW Wall St (along NW Wall St between Minnesota & Franklin, downtown), 44.0587°, -121.315°, +1 541 317-0700.
• Pilot Butte State Scenic Viewpoint, 44.0605°, -121.283°, +1 541 388-6055. A 500-foot-tall cinder cone in the center of Bend that offers an excellent view of the city and surroundings. Pilot Butte makes Bend one of the few cities in the U.S. to have a volcano within its boundaries. Drive or hike to the top. Free 2018-12-09
• Deschutes Historical Museum, 129 NW Idaho Ave, 44.05534°, -121.3171°, +1 541-389-1813. 2019-03-04
• Drake Park and Mirror Pond, 777 NW Riverside Blvd, 44.0597°, -121.32°, +1 541-389-7275. 5AM-10PM. Free 2019-10-27
• Tumalo State Park, 44.1271°, -121.332°, +1 541 388-6055. Day use $5/vehicle, tent site $21, yurt $46 2018-02-21
• Newberry National Volcanic Monument, 43.6942°, -121.252°, +1 541-383-5300. See lava flows, explore lava caves and ice caves, fishing for trophy rainbow and brown trout in the two alpine lakes at the Newberry caldera (East Lake & Paulina Lake) and explore the massive Obsidian Flow, where very little has been able to grow for several thousand years. There are hiking trails, camping and resorts. Also snow parks, winter cross-country skiing and snowmobiling. Visit the Lava Lands Visitor Center for information. $5/vehicle/day, Interagency Passes and NW Forest Pass accepted 2020-01-08
• Smith Rock, 44.3693°, -121.138°, +1 541-548-7501. Smith Rock State Park encompasses 651 acres on the Oregon high desert plateau which hovers around 3000 feet in elevation. The park and campground are open year-round. A $5 day use permit or a current state park camp receipt is needed for each vehicle. A yearly permit is available for $30. Hiking trails offer spectacular views of the surrounding area. You can spend 30 minutes walking along the river or a half day making a loop on the entire trail system that extends outside of the park. The major rock faces are composed of welded tuff (compressed volcanic ash) reaching a height of up to 550 feet. The picnic and campground areas sit on top of the rimrock which is made up of columnar basalt. There are over 1400 climbing routes in and around the park ranging from some of the best sport climbs in the world to. “Why would anyone want to climb that pile of choss”. People climb year-round, but summer temperatures can reach over , and in the dead of winter the thermometer stays close to the freezing mark () during the day. Spring and fall are the most popular climbing months. 2017-02-27
• Deschutes River. The Deschutes features ruggedly beautiful scenery, outstanding whitewater boating, and a renowned sport fishery for steelhead, brown trout, and native rainbow trout. The Upper Deschutes features primarily flatwater boating with limited whitewater and excellent trout fishing opportunities. The Middle Deschutes has excellent hiking opportunities with spectacular geologic formations and waterfalls, but boating is limited. The Lower Deschutes offers the greatest opportunities for whitewater rafting and is one of Oregon's premier steelhead and trout fisheries
• Cascade lakes and Mountains. These areas are spectacular. Take a drive on the Cascade Lakes Highway and you can go to Sparks Lake, which is ideal for canoeing and kayaking, the Twin Lakes, Elk Lake and more while taking in some beautiful mountain scenery at the same time. Many of these lakes offer fishing, camping, and trailheads for hiking up into the mountains. Along the Cascade Lakes Highway, you can access trailheads as well as snow parks for snowmobiling in the winter.
• Cultus Lake, 43.8377°, -121.86°. About 45 minutes outside of Bend, Oregon, on the cascades lake highway. At the lake there are a number of activities and facilities available for tourists, all centered around the crystal clear waters of the lake. At Cultus Lake there are a number of activities available. The resort's main attraction is its water sports. One can rent a number of watercrafts including jet skis, motorboats, canoes, kayaks, paddleboats and party boats. Gas and oil can be purchased on site. Another popular activity at Cultus is the fishing. The lake is filled with Rainbows, Bass, Mackinaws and Browns. There are also beaches where people can swim and enjoy the water from another perspective. At the lodge there is a restaurant open to the public. They serve a wide variety of food here and it is reasonably priced. One can also purchase groceries, although the selection is limited and prices higher than a supermarket. Cabins are available to rent at Cultus Lake. The cabins are near the lake, and have fireplaces, kitchens and appliances. There are a number of campsites available on and near the lake. They are operated by the National Forest Service, and have a small per night fee. There is running water, toilets and parking available to campers, however there are no RV hook ups.
• Elk Lake, 43.9742°, -121.802°. About 11 miles past Mount Bachelor and just a short drive out of Bend. It is known for its mountain scenery and relaxed atmosphere. It has clear water, making it popular to people seeking water activities. The Lake is 405 acres in size, with a depths ranging from 25-75 ft. The elevation of the resort is about 4884 ft. At Elk Lake, fishing is a popular activity. The lake is filled with Kokanee and brook trout. In the summer months the lake is planted with brook trout. Popular fishing techniques include: still-fishing, trolling and fly fishing. Boating is also permitted at Elk Lake. At the resort there are paddle boat, canoes, and sail boats available to rent. Prices for these boats are fairly reasonable and can be checked out by the hour or by the day. Larger motor boats are not allowed to help maintain the peacefulness on the lake. There are a number of boat docks that surround the lake to make launching a boat relatively easy. Swimming is easily accessible at the sunset and beach areas of the lake. If hiking is your choice there are miles of trails that circle the lake. At the resort there is a restaurant open to the public. It serves a wide variety of food, specializing in their hamburgers. For dessert they have a small ice cream parlor with about a dozen different flavors. There is also a small store where groceries can be purchased. Cabins are available to rent, and can be checked out at the main resort. They vary in size and location. Camping can be done at a number of different sites in the area. The different sites include: Little Fawn Campground, Little Fawn Group Camp, Point Campground, and Elk Lake Campground. There are also areas reserved specifically for day use.

Do

• Mt. Bachelor, 44.0031°, -121.678°, +1 541-382-1709. 10AM-7PM. Bachelor is Central Oregon's best Ski/Snowboard mountain. It was home to the Olympic snowboard trials years back as well. When the summit is open (depending on weather) it is some of the best skiing you will find in Oregon with 360-degree access to the entire mountain. The northwest territory is also great with lots of black diamond runs. It's probably not a bad idea to take some 2-way radios for the other members of your party. The mountain is quite big and keeping track of everyone is sometimes difficult. Ranges from $109 for online weekday ski pass to $159 to an onsite purchased weekend pass 2021-07-03

• Pine Mountain Observatory, 43.7915°, -120.941°, +1 541 382-8331. Great place to go see the stars. Camping available onsite. Check the website to see when the observatory is open or if events are occurring. Free 2021-07-03

• Hayden Homes Amphitheater (formerly Les Schwab Amphitheater), 44.0468°, -121.318°, +1 541-318-5457. The Ticket Mill store: M-Sa 10AM-7PM, Su 11AM-6PM. In the summer time Bend offers many Sunday concerts that are performed at the Les Schwab Amphitheater. In the past artists such as Cold Play, Keith Urban, Lynyrd Skynyrd, ZZ Top and Jack Johnson have performed there. Buy tickets at The Ticket Mill store in the Old Mill District, or online. The Amphitheater also hosts the Bend Brewfest each May, with many local and West Coast beers, ciders, and seltzers. 2021-12-06

• Whitewater rafting Bend offers some great Whitewater rafting on the Deschutes River.

• Mountain Bike Bend and Central Oregon have hundreds of miles of singletrack perfect for riders of all levels. There are trails for families and beginners and trails for serious mountain bikers wanting to get their ride in. Most of the trails in the Bend area are in the cross country category - great for front and full suspension bikes. The trails are pretty buff with some roots and rocks. There are some steep climbs, but mainly the trails climb for days from town more than 20 miles (32 km) to Mt. Bachelor and beyond. This means there are great routes for downhill and shuttling. Popular trails include Whoops, Funner, Phil's Canyon, Flagline and Mrazek. Progressive, downhill and freeride styles of trail have been built in Bend including the Lair and ODP (Old Dirty Pirate). The Central Oregon Trail Alliance (COTA) maintain the trails and build new ones. Several bike shops in town rent bikes (Hutchs, Pine Mountain Sports, Webcyclery & Sunnyside Sports). Cog Wild Mountain Bike tours also offers tours and shuttles for riders of all levels. Adventure Maps sells great maps of the trails of the Bend area. You can find their maps online or at each bike shop in Bend.

• Go fishing Bend is in the heart of the Cascades, and due to this location Bend is surrounded by numerous Cascade lakes and the well known Deschutes River. Some of the Cascade lakes hold monster trout exceeding 10 lbs, Crane Praire is one of these lakes, and it is south of Bend near Sun River. The avid fisherman can experience almost everything when fishing around Bend. The lakes hold a variety of species of fish from Trout, Kokanee, Atlantic Salmon, Bass and other fish. While the famous Deshcutes holds an abundance of fish. The Deschutes flows right through the city of Bend. Some of the better fishing can actually be right in front of the Riverhouse right on the Deschutes off of 3rd St. If getting away from the crowds is what you like the Deschutes offers miles and miles of peaceful fishing spots.

• Golf There are golf courses in Bend for both high and low handicappers. Bend offers several great golf courses that share amazing scenery. At 3600 feet, the ball always travels higher and longer in Bend! more!

• Bend Kayak School and Rentals. 2021-07-03

• Timberline Mountain Guides, +1 541-312-9242. 9AM-5PM. Backcountry skiing and snowboarding. Instruction, tours, ski mountaineering. AMGA accredited guide service.

• Smith Rock Climbing School, +1 541-312-9242. AMGA Accredited guide service. Guiding and instructing at Smith Rock since 1983. Smith Rock's original guide service.

• High Desert River Outfitters. Specializes in Oregon river rafting and Oregon whitewater rafting.

• Big Mountain Heli Tours (Big Mountain Adventures), 550 SW Industrial Way #223,, +1 541 668-7670, staff@flycascades.com. Bend scenic helicopter tours, trips and charters. Discover wine tasting helicopter tours, scenic helicopter tours at the Cascade range, outdoor tours and activities year round. $79 2019-05-19

Buy

There are numerous shopping opportunities in Bend. Downtown Bend has all different kinds of shops from outdoor gear to clothes.

• Blockbuster Video, 211 NE Revere Ave (NE Revere Ave & US Hwy 20/Bus 97 (NE 3rd St)), 44.067222°, -121.303611°, +1 541 385-9111. Su-Th 10:30AM-9PM, F Sa 10:30AM-10PM. The multinational video-rental giant may have declared bankruptcy in 2010 and shuttered all its corporate-owned retail outlets, but a few hardy franchisees stubbornly held their own — and after the 2019 closure of the Blockbuster in Morley, Australia, Bend's location has become the last remaining one in the world. Stop in to rent a movie, pick up some popcorn or candy, or simply indulge in some nostalgia for those halcyon pre-Netflix days. 2019-03-07
• Old Mill District, 450 SW Powerhouse Dr, 44.0463°, -121.3152°, +1 541-312-0131. 10AM-7PM. Outdoor mall that has great shops including REI, Victoria’s Secret, American Eagle, Gap, a few art galleries, and other great stores. 2021-11-27

Eat

Bend has a great selection of restaurants located all over town. Downtown has dozens of restaurants on its own to suit anyone's taste, and a short drive, bike, or walk across the river or down to the Old Mill District will turn up even more options. Most of the brewery pubs and tasting rooms offer quality food as well, so check the section for more details.

Budget

• Longboard Louie's, 62080 Dean Swift Rd., 44.0547°, -121.2703°, +1-541-383-5889. 8AM-8PM. A great burrito shack on the east side of Bend that offers great food at prices college kids can afford. Louie's has all of the character of the locals and it is a couple hundred yards the base of Pilot Butte. 2021-07-03
• Miyagi Ramen, 550 SW Industrial Way, 44.0505°, -121.3158°, +1-541-797-7700. 11AM-9PM. Great ramen shop centrally located in Bend. 2021-07-03
• The Sparrow Bakery Northwest, 2748 NW Crossing Dr #110, 44.059045°, -121.355228°, +1 541-647-2323. The Sparrow Bakery Northwest is the second of their restaurants in Bend. In addition to Ocean Rolls and breakfast sandwiches, they offer a variety of foods for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. about $10/sandwich 2021-07-03

Midrange

• Deschutes Brewery Public House, 1044 NW Bond St, 44.0595°, -121.3115°, +1 541-382-9242. Notable for its world-renowned dark brews, the Deschutes Brewery Public House offers excellent burgers and sandwiches with a laid-back atmosphere in the heart of downtown Bend. (You can also visit the brewery and get a tour of the beer production facilities). 2021-07-03
• Wild Rose Northern Thai Eats, 150 NW Oregon, 44.0596°, -121.3129°, +1-541-382-0441. 11AM-9PM weeknights, 11AM-10PM weeends. Excellent Northern Thai eatery. Being northern style Thai, their specialties are fried chicken wings and stir fries rather than curries and pad thai that you might get at a typical Thai restaraunt. 2021-07-03
• Pine Tavern Restaurant & Bar, 967 NW Brooks St (at foot of Oregon Ave), 44.06°, -121.314°, +1 541-382-5581. Founded in 1936, serves classic American entrees made with fresh local ingredients. About $20/plate 2019-12-27

Splurge

• Broken Top Restaurant, 62000 Broken Top Dr., 44.0438°, -121.3474°. Broken Top's famous golf club also has a great restaurant with excellent food. Although its meals are on the pricey side, every meal is definitely worth it. Only open to golf club members as of July 2021. 2021-07-03
• Anthony's, 44.04542°, -121.3158°, +1-541-389-8998. M Tu closed, F-Sa 1-9PM, W Th Su 1-8PM. A Pacific Northwest regional chain that offers excellent seafood. It has a nice full service bar with about six of the Oregon microbrews on tap. It also has a nice patio area that overlooks the Deschutes River Entrees $20-50 2021-07-03
• Zydeco Kitchen & Cocktails, 919 NW Bond, 44.0586°, -121.3131°, +1 541 312-2899. 4-8PM. Try the Acadian Flatbread from the starter list. Good wine list and full service bar. 2021-07-03

Treats

• Bontà Natural Artisan Gelato, 920 NW Bond St., 44.0580°, -121.3126°, +1-541-306-6606. 11AM-10PM. A wide array of gelato scoops make this a sought-after stop on a hot afternoon. 2021-07-03
• Goody's Chocolates and Ice Cream, 957 NW Wall, 45.0596°, -121.3136°, +1-541-389-5185. 10AM-9PM. Goody's is a delightful little candy shop in downtown Bend that offers an array of different sorts of chocolates, candies, milkshakes, ice creams, and popcorn that is perfect for topping off a great meal. 2021-07-03

Drink

Bend is home to some of Oregon's most widely known breweries, including Deschutes, Worthy, and 10Barrel. Each have their own taprooms in the city, but there are certainly options beyond just these.

• Astro Lounge, 939 NW Bond, 44.0588°, -121.3128°, +1 541 388-0116. Singles bar in downtown area. This is a late night hot spot in Bend. 2021-07-03
• El Rodeo, 785 SE 3rd St (south of Wilson on the west side of 3rd St), 44.0427°, -121.3030°. Friendly staff, family friendly, consistently fast meal preparation & a local favorite. $6-16 2021-07-03

Breweries

All of the large breweries based in Bend have their own tasting rooms open. Beer lovers are certainly encouraged to have a "flight a night" at each location during their stay in Bend to taste what everyone has to offer.

• Deschutes Brewery Tasting Room, 901 SW Simpson Ave (on SW Colorado Ave), 44.047°, -121.322°, +1 541 385-8606. Some great seasonal brews as well as six others that are regularly on tap. The facility is in the heart of downtown Bend, which is next to the Deschutes River. Deschutes Brewery's "Mirror Pond Pale Ale" was once voted the number one microbrew in the United States by Men's Journal. Other Deschutes offerings have also won national and international awards. Free daily tours of the brewery at offered at the top of the hour from 1-4PM. Online reservations are encouraged for tours, but walk-ins are allowed if there's room. Known to local college students the brewery burger and a beer sampler gets you fed and watered in style for cheap. 2021-07-03
• Bend Brewing Company, 1019 NW Brooks St, 44.060417°, -121.31375°, +1 541 383-1599. 11AM-8PM. The Bend Brewing Company is another great place to grab a drink right in downtown Bend. BBC has also won several awards for their beers. The riverside pub and restaurant overlooks Mirror Pond. 2023-02-08
• Worthy Brewing, 495 NE Bellevue Dr. (East side of town just off U.S. Route 20), 44.0553°, -121.2606°, +1-541-639-4776. Opens 11:30AM; closes 9PM weeknights, 10PM weekends. Huge brewery serves burgers and pizza with lots of indoor or outdoor seating. The observatory ("Hopservatory") on the roof is open after 9PM on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. 2021-07-03
• Boneyard Beer Pub, 1955 NE Division, 44.0690°, -121.3062°, +1-541-241-7184. 12-9PM Weeknights, 12-10PM Weekends. Serving flights of beer and Latin/Asian fusion dishes. 2021-07-03
• 10 Barrel Brewing, 1135 NW Galveston (2 locations in town: westside and eastside), 44.0565°, -121.3286°, +1-541-678-5228. 11AM-11PM weeknights, 11AM-midnight weekends. Serves pizza and burgers alongside flights of beer. 2021-07-03
• Silver Moon Brewing, 24 Northwest Greenwood Ave, 44.0600°, -121.3078°, +1 541 388-8331. M-Sa 11:30AM till midnight, Su 11:30AM til 8PM. Great beer and good service. Free Wifi. 10 craft beers available. The Hounds Tooth Amber is one of the best around. 2021-07-03

Sleep

• McMenamins Old St. Francis School, 700 NW Bond St, 44.0567°, -121.314°, +1 541 382-5174. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. Rooms $125-185, cottages $185-395
• The Oxford Hotel, 10 NW Minnesota Ave, 44.0582°, -121.3153°. Bend's only boutique hotel, with 59 stylish suites. Steam room, sauna, and fitness studio available. 2021-07-06
• Waypoint Hotel, 1415 NE 3rd St, +1 541-382-7011. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: noon. Centrally located to downtown Bend and Highway 97. Pet-friendly, complimentary hot deluxe continental breakfast, complimentary wireless internet access, business center, room service and Black Bear Diner on property.
• The Riverhouse Hotel, 3075 U.S. 97 Business, +1-866-453-4480. Check-in: 4PM, check-out: 11AM. Several rooms along the Deschutes River, with high definition TVs, fireplaces, spa, full kitchen and business suites. Free American breakfast, outdoor and indoor pools and spas, exercise room, ultra-high speed internet. $119 2015-10-09
• Shilo Inns Bend Hotel, 3105 O.B. Riley Rd, +1 541 389-9600. Check-in: 4PM, check-out: 11AM. Has outdoor pool and hot tub. 2021-06-29

Resorts

Resorts with onsite activities and amenities are found in and around Bend.

• Sunriver Resort, 17500 Center Dr, Sunriver (20 min south of Bend on Hwy 97), 43.8740°, -121.4461°. Sunriver is the largest resort in Central Oregon. The size of a small town, there are many onsite activities including golf, horseback riding, and a waterpark. Lodging options range from hotel rooms in to rental condos and cabins. 2021-07-06
• Eagle Crest Resort, 44.259711°, -121.262411°. Located between Bend and Redmond, Eagle Crest is known for its three golf courses and wonderful mountain views. The resort has a number of different amenities including, two recreation facilities including racquetball courts, basketball courts, indoor and outdoor tennis courts, weight and cardio center, three pools, two hot tubs (with adult hours only) indoor game room, day spa, café, a mini golf course-that will challenge even the most experienced golfers and a restaurant Niblick and Greenes.
• Seventh Mountain Resort, 18575 SW Century Dr., 44.02020°, -121.37128°, +1 877-765-1501. Great resort 15 minutes from ski resort Mt. Bachelor. The resort has two swimming pools, one complete with waterslide and volleyball net. The pool area is accompanied by large hot tubs, a sauna, and dressing rooms. The Inn has lots of activities including white water rafting, hay rides, mountain biking, shuttles to the mountain, and ice skating.
• Mt. Bachelor Village Resort. Mt. Bachelor Village is on the way up to Mt. Bachelor and just outside of the city. It's close to the Old Mill District and minutes from downtown. Mt. Bachelor Village has rooms for all from business suits to family condos; during the winter season they have special packages for the winter enthusiast, which could include a ski trip or a snowshoes adventure. Almost all of the rooms face the wild Deschutes River. If you need some exercise, take a walk or run along the river trails, which run right along the river.

Connect

• Downtown Bend Library (Deschutes Public Library), 601 NW Wall St, 44.05711°, -121.31667°, +1 541-617-7050. M-Sa 9AM-6PM. Free Wi-Fi. Public computers with Microsoft Office on 2nd floor- if you don't have a library card, you'll need a $1 access card, which includes a 50¢ printing credit and can be used multiple days. 2021-05-22

Go next

• Crater Lake National Park - home of the deepest lake in the United States. 2 hours south by car.
• In the John Day area about 2.5 hours north east, you can find the John Day Fossil Beds National Monument, and the picturesque Painted Hills.
• Bend is the gateway to the Oregon Outback in the southeastern portion of the state. See Eastern Oregon for more info.