Ashley’s guidebook
LOCAL EATS
Bend may be best known for our microbreweries but there's no shortage of delicious restaurants. Here are a few of our favorites.
Jackson’s Corner is one of our favorites and conveniently located just over a mile from our house. Kid friendly and farm to table eats in a fun environment. The food is awesome anytime of day, but if you’re there for breakfast don’t miss the cardamom sea salt latte or biscuits and gravy.
203 locals recommend
Jackson's Corner
845 NW Delaware AveJackson’s Corner is one of our favorites and conveniently located just over a mile from our house. Kid friendly and farm to table eats in a fun environment. The food is awesome anytime of day, but if you’re there for breakfast don’t miss the cardamom sea salt latte or biscuits and gravy.
The bacon breakfast sandwich and cardamom ocean rolls have a cult following that totally lives up to all the hype.
103 locals recommend
The Sparrow Bakery
2748 Northwest Crossing DriveThe bacon breakfast sandwich and cardamom ocean rolls have a cult following that totally lives up to all the hype.
Killer brunch spot! The wait is long but the bloody Mary’s and The Blackstone are totally worth it.
140 locals recommend
Chow
1110 NW Newport AveKiller brunch spot! The wait is long but the bloody Mary’s and The Blackstone are totally worth it.
Traditional Lebanese flavors with a high desert twist. Unique flavors and a super fun vibe.
41 locals recommend
Joolz
916 NW Wall StTraditional Lebanese flavors with a high desert twist. Unique flavors and a super fun vibe.
Whole Foods, Costco, and Safeway are just down the road and are a great place to refuel.
61 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
2610 NE Hwy 20Whole Foods, Costco, and Safeway are just down the road and are a great place to refuel.
Trader Joes is a short jaunt on HWY 97 and has some great options as well.
88 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
63455 N Hwy 97Trader Joes is a short jaunt on HWY 97 and has some great options as well.
HAPPENINGS
Whether you're looking to explore some trails, check out a museum, try a new beer or play a game of pickle ball there's a place for you!
(The one you can see from the kitchen windows.) Hike bike or drive to the summit of the 4100 ft cinder cone for 360 views of all that surrounds Bend. It’s a 4 mile round trip walk/run from the front door and always worth it.
24 locals recommend
Pilot Butte State Scenic Viewpoint
1310 NE Hwy 20(The one you can see from the kitchen windows.) Hike bike or drive to the summit of the 4100 ft cinder cone for 360 views of all that surrounds Bend. It’s a 4 mile round trip walk/run from the front door and always worth it.
Located just down the road, a former working ranch and a beautiful place to see some of the historic orchard district with open fields, and beautiful views.
16 locals recommend
Hollinshead Park
1235 NE Jones RdLocated just down the road, a former working ranch and a beautiful place to see some of the historic orchard district with open fields, and beautiful views.
Located just a few blocks away Stover Park is a nice place to go for a walk and let the kiddos get some energy out.
Stover Park
1650 NE Watson DrLocated just a few blocks away Stover Park is a nice place to go for a walk and let the kiddos get some energy out.
Miles of biking and walking trails, pickleball courts and even a disc golf course.
41 locals recommend
Pine Nursery Park
3750 NE Purcell BlvdMiles of biking and walking trails, pickleball courts and even a disc golf course.
Walking trails with gorgeous views of the river and a great place to spot deer and birds. Go for a quick loop or extend it all the way into Tumalo State Park for a longer adventure.
14 locals recommend
Riley Ranch Nature Reserve
19975 Glen Vista RdWalking trails with gorgeous views of the river and a great place to spot deer and birds. Go for a quick loop or extend it all the way into Tumalo State Park for a longer adventure.
Fun for kids and adults alike. This unique museum provides 135 acres of indoor and outdoor exhibit space. Get a close-up of native wildlife, such as an otter, bobcat, porcupine, and badger. Talk with historic characters who share the tales of early Oregon explorers and settlers. Visit an authentic homestead and sawmill from 1904. Experience a close flying encounter with owls, falcons, hawks and even a vulture. Learn about Native American culture and history and delight your children with one of many fun, hands-on programs that bring history and science to life.
284 locals recommend
High Desert Museum
59800 US-97Fun for kids and adults alike. This unique museum provides 135 acres of indoor and outdoor exhibit space. Get a close-up of native wildlife, such as an otter, bobcat, porcupine, and badger. Talk with historic characters who share the tales of early Oregon explorers and settlers. Visit an authentic homestead and sawmill from 1904. Experience a close flying encounter with owls, falcons, hawks and even a vulture. Learn about Native American culture and history and delight your children with one of many fun, hands-on programs that bring history and science to life.
For shopping, eating, or just walking on the river trail, Old Mill is one of our favorite spots in Bend. Watch local surfers try out "the wave" or float the river. The views of the mountains and the river can’t be beat.
292 locals recommend
Old Mill District
520 SW Powerhouse DrFor shopping, eating, or just walking on the river trail, Old Mill is one of our favorite spots in Bend. Watch local surfers try out "the wave" or float the river. The views of the mountains and the river can’t be beat.
A quick 45 minute drive leads to the 5th largest ski area in the U.S. is a year-round destination for fun and amazing views. Snow lovers can enjoy stellar skiing conditions from November through May . Once the snow melts a little, it transforms into a downhill mountain bike Mecca with miles of trails.
106 locals recommend
Bachelor Ski & Sports
13000 SW Century DrA quick 45 minute drive leads to the 5th largest ski area in the U.S. is a year-round destination for fun and amazing views. Snow lovers can enjoy stellar skiing conditions from November through May . Once the snow melts a little, it transforms into a downhill mountain bike Mecca with miles of trails.
Newberry National Volcanic Monument is part of the Deschutes National Forest and consists of spectacular landscape formations that were created after a series of eruptions of the Newberry Volcano. They have a great visitor center, tons of fun, quick hikes and a trip to the lava caves is always a fun and unique experience.
58 locals recommend
Newberry National Volcanic Monument - Deschutes NF
58201 U.S. 97Newberry National Volcanic Monument is part of the Deschutes National Forest and consists of spectacular landscape formations that were created after a series of eruptions of the Newberry Volcano. They have a great visitor center, tons of fun, quick hikes and a trip to the lava caves is always a fun and unique experience.
Bend is known for it’s exceptional craft brews and Deschutes is a great place to see where the magic happens.
70 locals recommend
Deschutes Brewery
901 SW Simpson AveBend is known for it’s exceptional craft brews and Deschutes is a great place to see where the magic happens.
One of the 7 wonders of Oregon and for good reason. Hike, climb or pack a picnic and enjoy the river. Misery Ridge is our favorite hike if you're up for a challenge.
469 locals recommend
Smith Rock State Park
One of the 7 wonders of Oregon and for good reason. Hike, climb or pack a picnic and enjoy the river. Misery Ridge is our favorite hike if you're up for a challenge.
Miles of nonstop fun singletrack and a pump track for the littles.
81 locals recommend
Phil's Trailhead
Miles of nonstop fun singletrack and a pump track for the littles.