Things To Do
❤️ Views off Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway
This is where Katie and Chad snowmobiled on their second date! BONUS: Rent a paddle board (Stand On Liquid) or kayak (Tumalo Creek) and venture over to Sparks Lake for even better views.
Golf at Tetherow Resort
Ranked the #57 course in the USA by Golf Digest and one of Golfweek’s 2025 Top Resort Golf Courses in the U.S.
Shop at The Old Mill
A lively riverfront hub of great restaurants, shops, riverside trails, and entertainment perfect for exploring while you’re in town.
❤️ Soak/Movies/Food/Drink at McMenamins
McMenamins is a Pacific Northwest chain known for restoring historic buildings and turning them into restaurants, pubs, hotels, and theaters. Chad and I had our first Valentines date here!
Concert: Yellowcard with New Found Glory & Plain White T’s (May 23rd)
A beloved pop-punk and alt-rock bands of the 2000s (re: Ocean Avenue, Only One, etc.)
Breakfast/Lunch @ The Grove
Think: indoor food truck type of setting. Lots of food options and great for kids!
Lunch @ Spork
A local favorite: started as a beloved 1960s Airstream food cart that grew into a vibrant brick-and-mortar spot serving creative Asian-Latin fusion street food.
❤️ 10 Barrel Brewing West Side Bend
This is where Katie & Chad had their first date! Great burgers and pints (wear loose-fitting clothing).
Lunch/Dinner @ Wild Rose Northern Thai Eats
Katie's Go-to-order: Curry Basil Noodles, Spicy 3 Chad's Go-to-order: Pad Talay, Spicy 3
Dinner @ Ken's Artisan Pizza - Bend
Wood-fired pizza ranked among America’s top pizzerias and is a must-try for pizza lovers!
Beers @ Crux Fermentation Project
Best brewery views and known for creative brews and a laid-back taproom.