Guidebook for Bend
Drinks & Nightlife
There is something for EVERYONE at McMenamins Old St. Francis School: Excellent food, Charming and unique movie theater, Soaking Pool, Live Music, Hidden Rooms, O'Kanes...etc......
158 locals recommend
McMenamins
700 NW Bond StThere is something for EVERYONE at McMenamins Old St. Francis School: Excellent food, Charming and unique movie theater, Soaking Pool, Live Music, Hidden Rooms, O'Kanes...etc......
A great place to taste some of the iconic brews that make this area so desirable (it's the water!!). If you choose, you can tour the brewery.
70 locals recommend
Deschutes Brewery
901 SW Simpson AveA great place to taste some of the iconic brews that make this area so desirable (it's the water!!). If you choose, you can tour the brewery.
Parks & Nature
Mt Bachelor has recreation all year round: skiing (alpine/nordic), tubing and snowshoeing during the winter. During the summer they have Mtn Bike Riding, trails to hike, and sunset lift rides
106 locals recommend
Bachelor Ski & Sports
13000 SW Century DrMt Bachelor has recreation all year round: skiing (alpine/nordic), tubing and snowshoeing during the winter. During the summer they have Mtn Bike Riding, trails to hike, and sunset lift rides
Incredible place...world class climbing, trails that range from easy to hard...fantastic veiws!
469 locals recommend
Smith Rock State Park
Incredible place...world class climbing, trails that range from easy to hard...fantastic veiws!
Paulina Peak Observation Site
Beautiful spot...part of the Newberry Caldera.
Incredible, breath taking......worth the drive (1/5 hr to North Entrance). Road conditions dictate accessibility.
385 locals recommend
Crater Lake National Park
Incredible, breath taking......worth the drive (1/5 hr to North Entrance). Road conditions dictate accessibility.
Has camping, cabins, restaurant, live music (sometimes)...a beautiful mountain lake.
41 locals recommend
Elk Lake
Has camping, cabins, restaurant, live music (sometimes)...a beautiful mountain lake.
Hosmer Lake
One of the most beautiful areas to kayak...(just one of them :)
Shopping
Old Mill has clothing stores, restaurants, movie theater, wine tasting rooms, and many other shops that is located along the BEAUTIFUL Deschutes River.
292 locals recommend
Old Mill District
520 SW Powerhouse DrOld Mill has clothing stores, restaurants, movie theater, wine tasting rooms, and many other shops that is located along the BEAUTIFUL Deschutes River.
Essentials
Albertsons
61155 S Hwy 97Market of Choice has a lot of unique items and can be a little more pricey...but it's worth it :)
94 locals recommend
Market of Choice
115 NW Sisemore StMarket of Choice has a lot of unique items and can be a little more pricey...but it's worth it :)
Entertainment & Activities
Tin Pan Theater
Very charming small theater with unusual features.
It's a great way to great around our little town! Ask for Richard (and tell them Nora sent you!).
Pedego Electric Bikes Bend
25 NW Minnesota AveIt's a great way to great around our little town! Ask for Richard (and tell them Nora sent you!).
Sightseeing
A very fun event to take part in!! Be sure to read their "rules" page.
15 locals recommend
Cycle Pub Bend
350 SW Industrial WayA very fun event to take part in!! Be sure to read their "rules" page.
Food Scene
Jackson's Corner
845 NW Delaware AveLa Magie Bakery and Cafe
945 NW Bond StTheir bakery case alone is worth going to see!!!
Has a beautiful yard that butts up to Mirror Pond...dog and kid friendly.
41 locals recommend
Looney Bean of Bend
961 NW Brooks StHas a beautiful yard that butts up to Mirror Pond...dog and kid friendly.
Wild Rose Northern Thai Eats
150 NW Oregon AveExcellent restaurant!
Bend Burger Company
1939 NE 3rd StBest hamburger ever (well, some of us think so!!).
Noi Thai Cuisine
550 NW Franklin AveA "white table cloth" restaurant. Very good.