Sarah’s Bend Favorites
Food scene
Backporch Coffee Roasters
1052 NW Newport AveJust a few blocks away for the best coffee in town!
Blue Eyes Burgers & Fries
706 Northeast Greenwood AvenueSimple, fresh, local burgers & fries. Walking distance.
Pizza Mondo
811 NW Wall StBest pizza in town, hands down.
Jackson's Corner
845 NW Delaware AveLocally sourced ingredients. Delicious food!
Active Culture
285 NW Riverside BlvdFamily friendly. Healthy & delicious.
EsTa BiEn! 2
221 NW Hill StLegit traditional tacos & papusas.
Midtown Yacht Club
1661 Northeast 4th StreetFood cart lot in Midtown. (close by)
On Tap
1424 NE Cushing DrFood cart lot east Bend
The Podski Food Cart Lot
536 NW Arizona AveFood cart lot Old Mill
The Lot
745 NW Columbia StFood cart lot westside
Bevel Craft Brewing
911 SE Armour RdMore food carts! Aina (Hawaiian) is our favorite!
Crux Fermentation Project
50 SW Division StGreat beer. Family friendly. Excellent outdoor space.
Bend Brewing Company
1019 NW Brooks StFamily friendly brewery on Mirror Pond (downtown)
The Grove
921 Northwest Mount Washington DriveIndoor food hall in NW Crossing (westside)
Activities
Gym & pool just a few blocks away. Awesome outdoor pool/slide in summer for kids.
31 locals recommend
Juniper Swim & Fitness Center
800 NE 6th StGym & pool just a few blocks away. Awesome outdoor pool/slide in summer for kids.
Larkspur Community Center
1600 SE Reed Market RdGym & pool
This museum brings regional wildlife, culture, art and natural resources together to promote an understanding of natural and cultural heritage of North America's high desert country.
284 locals recommend
High Desert Museum
59800 US-97This museum brings regional wildlife, culture, art and natural resources together to promote an understanding of natural and cultural heritage of North America's high desert country.
Free Spirit Yoga + Fitness + Play
320 SW Powerhouse DrNinja Warrior course for kiddos. Great time!
Trampoline Zone & Adventure Park Bend
63040 NE 18th StIndoor trampoline park for kids
Mountain Air Trampoline Park
20495 Murray RdIndoor trampoline park for kids
Bend Rock Gym
1182 SE Centennial CtIndoor climbing gym
The Circuit Bouldering Gym Bend
63051 Northeast Corporate PlaceIndoor bouldering gym
Floating the river through the whitewater park is a favorite summertime activity! See link for details on rentals and shuttles.
https://www.bendparksandrec.org/facility/bend-whitewater-park/#floating
36 locals recommend
Bend Whitewater Park
166 SW Shevlin Hixon DrFloating the river through the whitewater park is a favorite summertime activity! See link for details on rentals and shuttles.
https://www.bendparksandrec.org/facility/bend-whitewater-park/#floating
Sightseeing
A drive up Cascade Lakes Highway is a must. There are numerous lakes and hikes. Our favorites are Elk Lake for the beaches, Sparks Lake for paddling, and hiking around Todd Lake with kiddos. More adventurous hikes are Broken Top, South Sister, and Green Lakes. Permits are required during peak summer season.
21 locals recommend
Cascade Lakes Highway
Cascade Lakes HighwayA drive up Cascade Lakes Highway is a must. There are numerous lakes and hikes. Our favorites are Elk Lake for the beaches, Sparks Lake for paddling, and hiking around Todd Lake with kiddos. More adventurous hikes are Broken Top, South Sister, and Green Lakes. Permits are required during peak summer season.
Smith Rock State Park
World class climbing area. Excellent hiking trails.
Just a few blocks away. ~1.5 mile walk to the top for amazing views of the cascades. Walk the road, or trail.
141 locals recommend
Pilot Butte
Just a few blocks away. ~1.5 mile walk to the top for amazing views of the cascades. Walk the road, or trail.
Tumalo Falls
Beautiful hiking trail 15 minutes west of town.
Favorite running trail. Loops along Tumalo Creek up to 6 miles. Fishing pond for kiddos next to Aspen Hall.
87 locals recommend
Shevlin Park
Favorite running trail. Loops along Tumalo Creek up to 6 miles. Fishing pond for kiddos next to Aspen Hall.