Rita’s guidebook
Food scene
Zydeco Kitchen & Cocktails
919 NW Bond StLove this for a nice dinner out
Spork
937 NW Newport AveSpecial blends of flavors - can't go wrong
Super Burrito
1133 NW Wall StAuthentic and super reasonable and friendly
El Rodeo
785 SE 3rd StGreat food and love the lunch specials
Parrilla Grill
635 NW 14th StFish Taco heaven
Palmer's Cafe
645 NE Greenwood AveGreat breakfast
Chow
1110 NW Newport AveRight around the corner and worth the wait
McMenamins
700 NW Bond StFun place and great burgers
Deschutes Brewery Bend Public House
1044 NW Bond StGreat food and everybody loves their beer
The Victorian Café
1404 NW Galveston AveFamous for their brunch
Nancy P's Cafe & Bakery
1054 NW Milwaukee Ave2 blocks away and great lunch/bakery at great prices
Brother Jon's Public House
1227 NW Galveston AveMy favorite spinich salad
Nancy P's Cafe & Bakery
1054 NW Milwaukee AveGreat food, fun atmosphere and very reasonable prices.
160 locals recommend
Wild Rose Northern Thai Eats
150 NW Oregon AveGreat food, fun atmosphere and very reasonable prices.
Sightseeing
Smith Rock State Park
World destination for rock climbers - great hikes
Sisters
Best shopping ever
Tumalo Falls
Right up the road with great views
Mount Bachelor
Must see when in Bend
Painted Hills
37375 Bear Creek RoadDay trip to remember
Tumalo State Park
64170 O. B. Riley RdRelax and then tour Tumalo
Benham Falls Overlook
Short drive up the hill. Beautiful
Dillon Falls TH
On way to mountain and so beautiful
Shopping
Vanilla Urban Threads
425 SW Powerhouse DrVoted #1 year in and year out
Newport Avenue Market
1121 NW Newport AveTake a walk thru as an adventure
Golf
Widgi Creek Golf Club
18707 SW Century DrGreat course set in beautiful scenery
River's Edge Golf Course
400 NW Pro Shop DrChallanging with up and down on front nine, but love it
Crooked River Ranch Golf Course
5195 SW Club House RdScenery is so memorable, course is beautiful, too
Old Back Nine Golf Course
60650 China Hat RdQuick 9 holes is our favorite
Lost Tracks Golf Club
60205 Sunset View DrGreat course - good walk
Juniper Golf Course
1938 SW Elkhorn AveGreat course - very forgiving
Aspen Lakes Golf Course
16900 Aspen Lakes DrBeautiful course, though spendy.