Bend Guidebook
Parks & Nature
This is a great spot to hang by the river or put your floaties in and float the Deschutes river down to Drake park! We do this often with our friends!
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Riverbend Dog Park
799 SW Columbia StThis is a great spot to hang by the river or put your floaties in and float the Deschutes river down to Drake park! We do this often with our friends!
Have fun at this white water park located right in town on the river! There’s an area to surf or kayak. Bring your wetsuits as the rivers always cold if you want to play on the waves. There’s a separate section to take your floaties down. You can also take out here for continue to float past the beautiful homes on the river down to the final destination of Drake park.
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Bend Whitewater Park
166 SW Shevlin Hixon DrHave fun at this white water park located right in town on the river! There’s an area to surf or kayak. Bring your wetsuits as the rivers always cold if you want to play on the waves. There’s a separate section to take your floaties down. You can also take out here for continue to float past the beautiful homes on the river down to the final destination of Drake park.
Walking around Drake park along the river is wonderful. Located right downtown, grab a coffee or tea and take a stroll. Enjoy the massive ponderosa pine trees! This is also the last spot to take your floaties out if you’ve floated the river.
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Drake Park
Northwest Riverside BoulevardWalking around Drake park along the river is wonderful. Located right downtown, grab a coffee or tea and take a stroll. Enjoy the massive ponderosa pine trees! This is also the last spot to take your floaties out if you’ve floated the river.
Look out the back door to the left and you’ll see Pilot Butte state park! This is a great hike that brings you to an amazing viewpoint. You can also drive to the top! You can see all of Bend, the cascade mountains and even as far as Mt. Hood which is by Portland on a clear day! There’s also a park and playground located at the base where the trail starts. You can walk from the house or drive and park at the trailhead. The giant photo on the wall in the great room is the view you’ll get from the top!
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Pilot Butte
Look out the back door to the left and you’ll see Pilot Butte state park! This is a great hike that brings you to an amazing viewpoint. You can also drive to the top! You can see all of Bend, the cascade mountains and even as far as Mt. Hood which is by Portland on a clear day! There’s also a park and playground located at the base where the trail starts. You can walk from the house or drive and park at the trailhead. The giant photo on the wall in the great room is the view you’ll get from the top!
Hike around Smith Rock to take in the beauty that surrounds us! Amazing hiking trails and world renowned rock climbing too! The river runs through the canyon and is just stunning! Only 45 minutes north of Bend.
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Parque Estatal Smith Rock
Hike around Smith Rock to take in the beauty that surrounds us! Amazing hiking trails and world renowned rock climbing too! The river runs through the canyon and is just stunning! Only 45 minutes north of Bend.
This is why we moved to Bend! Cruise up Century Drive 22 miles to Mt. Bachelor. Summer time you can disc golf, lift access mountain bike, lift access food & drink or book a reservation for a fancy sunset dinner! Information at 541-382-1709
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Mount Bachelor
This is why we moved to Bend! Cruise up Century Drive 22 miles to Mt. Bachelor. Summer time you can disc golf, lift access mountain bike, lift access food & drink or book a reservation for a fancy sunset dinner! Information at 541-382-1709
Check out an awesome 90+ foot water fall! Drive to the top during the summer/fall or hike up to make it a longer adventure. The road is closed during the winter.
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Tumalo Falls
Check out an awesome 90+ foot water fall! Drive to the top during the summer/fall or hike up to make it a longer adventure. The road is closed during the winter.
One of the most unique areas of the country located right outside of Bend! Want to see mountains lakes and lava fields?! Obsidian black rock that looks like glass?! Check this area out.
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Big Obsidian Flow Trailhead and Interpretive Site
One of the most unique areas of the country located right outside of Bend! Want to see mountains lakes and lava fields?! Obsidian black rock that looks like glass?! Check this area out.
The cascade lakes national scenic byway is typically open Memorial Day through the fall, closed during the winter due to snow. There are several amazing mountain lakes, lava rock views and endless beauty to take in. During the hot summer months, escape the heat and take a dip in one of the cold lakes!
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Cascade Lakes National Scenic Byway
Cascade Lakes National Scenic BywayThe cascade lakes national scenic byway is typically open Memorial Day through the fall, closed during the winter due to snow. There are several amazing mountain lakes, lava rock views and endless beauty to take in. During the hot summer months, escape the heat and take a dip in one of the cold lakes!
Drinks & Nightlife
It's got a really cool relaxed vibe and the couches are comfy!
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Velvet Lounge
805 NW Wall StIt's got a really cool relaxed vibe and the couches are comfy!
Come here for a classy cocktail you'll be sure to enjoy!
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The Dogwood Cocktail Cabin
147 NW Minnesota AveCome here for a classy cocktail you'll be sure to enjoy!
Sidelines is our go to sports bar located downtown.
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Sidelines Sportsbar & Grill
1020 NW Wall StSidelines is our go to sports bar located downtown.
This spot is rad. With its secret bar, bomb outdoor space, even in the winters with massive fire pits, the pool tables and their own brewery, restaurant service at their intimate movie theater and tiled spa if you’re a guest there’s something for everyone - all in a historic school homestead.
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McMenamins
700 NW Bond StThis spot is rad. With its secret bar, bomb outdoor space, even in the winters with massive fire pits, the pool tables and their own brewery, restaurant service at their intimate movie theater and tiled spa if you’re a guest there’s something for everyone - all in a historic school homestead.
Food scene
Enjoy big portions of delicious food and a great selection of local beer and cider on tap! Check out the original Brother Jon's location off of Galveson too!
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Brother Jon's Alehouse
1051 NW Bond StEnjoy big portions of delicious food and a great selection of local beer and cider on tap! Check out the original Brother Jon's location off of Galveson too!
This is our favorite spot to eat. Someone order the Koi Soi Curry, it's off the chain!
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Wild Rose Northern Thai Eats
150 NW Oregon AveThis is our favorite spot to eat. Someone order the Koi Soi Curry, it's off the chain!
Great spot to snag margaritas and tacos! Walking distance from the house!
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Hablo Tacos
1462 Northeast Cushing DriveGreat spot to snag margaritas and tacos! Walking distance from the house!
Here’s another sweet food cart spot close to our house with a good vibe, outdoor seating and a big beer selection!
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Midtown Yacht Club
1661 Northeast 4th StreetHere’s another sweet food cart spot close to our house with a good vibe, outdoor seating and a big beer selection!
Located walking distance at .7 miles around the corner from our house, On Tap has an extensive list of beers and a great variety of food carts!
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On Tap
1424 NE Cushing DrLocated walking distance at .7 miles around the corner from our house, On Tap has an extensive list of beers and a great variety of food carts!
Another great vegan food cart with awesome views. The biscuits and gravy and the tofu scramble are delicious!
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A Broken Angel Sustainable Food Cart & Catering
1124 SW Industrial WayAnother great vegan food cart with awesome views. The biscuits and gravy and the tofu scramble are delicious!
Breakfast Spots
Here’s our personal favorites for breakfast or brunch!
The food is just amazing! Stop here for breakfast, brunch or early lunch! Not open during the evening.
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McKay Cottage Restaurant
62910 O. B. Riley RdThe food is just amazing! Stop here for breakfast, brunch or early lunch! Not open during the evening.
Bomb breakfast spot close to the house.
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Rockin' Dave's Bistro & Backstage Lounge
661 NE Greenwood AveBomb breakfast spot close to the house.
If you’re looking for that old school american diner vibe with big portions to cure a hangover, Jake’s might be the place for you!
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Jake's Diner
2210 US-20If you’re looking for that old school american diner vibe with big portions to cure a hangover, Jake’s might be the place for you!
Shopping
Nice outdoor shopping area with well known shops. There’s a movie theater here too. Be sure to take a stroll along the paved path along the river and check out the beautiful views of the cascade mountains!
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Old Mill District
520 SW Powerhouse DrNice outdoor shopping area with well known shops. There’s a movie theater here too. Be sure to take a stroll along the paved path along the river and check out the beautiful views of the cascade mountains!
Toasty
536 Northwest Arizona AvenueIf you’re looking for a good vegan food cart, this spots for you!
Places we frequent as locals!
Here's our go to places for everything in Bend.
This is our preferred dispensary! Organic craft cannabis products. Dr. Jolly’s is the #1 concentrate company in the state of Oregon! Blaze it up on the back deck or get a tasty treat.
Dr. Jolly's
415 SE 3rd StThis is our preferred dispensary! Organic craft cannabis products. Dr. Jolly’s is the #1 concentrate company in the state of Oregon! Blaze it up on the back deck or get a tasty treat.
Bike shop - we take our precious bikes here for great professional service! The owner and staff are amazing!
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Crow's Feet: A Mountain Collective
2843 NW Lolo DrBike shop - we take our precious bikes here for great professional service! The owner and staff are amazing!
Awesome outdoor space to gaze at the cascade mountain range while enjoying a local beer. Kid friendly.
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Crux Fermentation Project
50 SW Division StAwesome outdoor space to gaze at the cascade mountain range while enjoying a local beer. Kid friendly.
Sweet food cart and tap house, walk-able from the house! Kid-friendly.
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On Tap
1424 NE Cushing DrSweet food cart and tap house, walk-able from the house! Kid-friendly.
Enjoy an old time favorite drive in locals spot to snag a burger. No indoor seating, classic drive in style with gals on rollerblades to take your order and bring your food!
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Dandy’s Drive-in
1334 NE 3rd StEnjoy an old time favorite drive in locals spot to snag a burger. No indoor seating, classic drive in style with gals on rollerblades to take your order and bring your food!
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Bend is a bike friendly town
Bikes on the road is really common. Please be cautious driving and keep an eye out for bikers!