Things To Do
Smith Rock State Park
Hike Smith Rock State Park and enjoy scenic views of deep river canyons, rock climbing, hiking and mountain biking.
The Cascades Lakes Scenic Byway
The Cascades Lakes Scenic Byway is a National Scenic Byway in Central Oregon and runs for 66 miles in the rugged country surrounded by mountains and 14 lakes. Stop at Elk Lake and Cultus Lake to spend the day and rent paddleboards, canoes, and enjoy the mountain views.
Mt. Bachelor Ski Resort
Ride the chairlift at Mt. Bachelor and enjoy the beautiful Central Oregon views. On the ride up, you'll look out over the Three Sisters peaks, Broken Top, and the many Cascade Lakes. Enjoy lunch and drinks at Scapolo's restaurant at Pine Marten Lodge.
Old Mill District
Historic mill buildings turned outdoor retail mall with shops, restaurants & a riverside trail. Go to a concert at Hayden Homes Amphitheater or spend a few hours floating the Deschutes River.
Dee Wright Observatory
Dee Wright Observatory is an observation structure at the summit of McKenzie Pass in the Cascade Mountains. It is located in the middle of a large lava flow and has beautiful views of the Cascade Mountains.
Breweries
There are over 30 breweries in and around Bend and countless award-winning brews. Check out the original brewery, Deschutes Brewery. Boneyard, Goodlife, Worthy, Monkless, and Wild Ride are a handful of others at the top of our list.
Golf
Enjoy some time golfing around the area. Crooked River Ranch, Aspen Lakes Golf Course, Black Butte Ranch, Brasada Canyons are some recommendations.