Things To Do
Smith Rock State Park
Smith Rock can be whatever you want it to be: a viewpoint, photo back-drop, quick workout, easy walk, or steep climb! Our personal favorite is the Misery Ridge Trail - only 2.2 miles to get to stunning views, but you will have to work to get up there!
Central Oregon Hikes
There is no shortage of beautiful hikes in the area. Anything from easy river trails to epic peak climbs is at your fingertips.
Wanderlust Tours
Our families love this tour company and they are super accommodating for all adventure levels! In the fall they offer paddling tours, cave tours, hiking, and more!
Sun Country Tours
If the thrilling whitewater isn't your thing, this company also offers river tubing and SUP rentals for a calmer experience.
The Bend Ale Trail
Bend is home to the BEST BEERS in the WORLD! Don't believe us? Go try some yourself. Crux Fermentation Project, 10 Barrel Brewing Co, Sunriver Brewing Company, and Immersion Brewing are all great places to start!
Downtown Bend
Downtown Bend offers the Best of Bend all within a few blocks. Find any type of cuisine, beer, coffee, and boutique shops. Walk towards the river to check out the famous Mirror Pond!
Old Mill District
The Old Mill District is home to great brand-name shopping, riverfront dining, and no shortage of views.
Box Factory
Home to sundries, dry-goods, elixirs and an assortment of unique items made to last. Whether stopping by for a quick pint, spending the day exploring shops, or grabbing dinner and a nightcap, Box Factory a great place to check out when visiting Bend
Float or Tube the Deschutes River
The easiest and most popular route is to put on at Riverbend Park with a take out at Drake Park. Give yourself about an hour to enjoy this lazy sun-drenched meandering float along the Deschutes. For a shorter float, you can also take out at McKay Park. On your float, when you reach the Colorado Avenue Bridge, hop out and walk through the handy tunnel that takes you to another put-in spot to start the second phase of your journey. You can also stay in the river and continue through the state-of-the-art Bend Whitewater Park. The park offers a mildly-wild passageway (amusingly referred to as ‘da chute’ by a few locals) for floaters, plus a whitewater channel for experienced paddlers and a natural habitat channel designed to preserve Bend’s aquatic wildlife. Once you reach Bend’s scenic Drake Park, hoof it back to your car if you decide to self-shuttle, it takes about 20 minutes. Or, Tumalo Creek offers shuttles for a small fee. We highly recommend making a reservation first.
Golf in Bend
Playing a round of golf in Bend comes with an abundance of spectacular views from the breathtaking Cascade mountains to panoramic high-desert landscapes. You’ll also have access to plenty of sunshine, great weather to take a swing and an impressive variety of courses to choose from. With over two dozen beautifully maintained, designed, and diverse public and private golf courses, there's a course for everyone for all skill levels.