Guidebook for Powell Butte
Food Scene
Our favorite brew pub if we are without kids. Crowded and noisy but REALLY good food. (Kids are fine here too, it can just get really full and we have lots of children!)
208 locals recommend
Deschutes Brewery Bend Public House
1044 NW Bond StOur favorite brew pub if we are without kids. Crowded and noisy but REALLY good food. (Kids are fine here too, it can just get really full and we have lots of children!)
If you like sushi, this is the best ambiance and service around.
23 locals recommend
5 Fusion & Sushi Bar
821 NW Wall StIf you like sushi, this is the best ambiance and service around.
Kid-friendly pub/restaurant. Great menu. Big yard with games for the family.
246 locals recommend
Crux Fermentation Project
50 SW Division StKid-friendly pub/restaurant. Great menu. Big yard with games for the family.
Lots of outdoor seating and a big grassy area so kids don't have to sit still. Menu is decent, beer is better.
119 locals recommend
Worthy Brewing Company
495 NE Bellevue DrLots of outdoor seating and a big grassy area so kids don't have to sit still. Menu is decent, beer is better.
One Street Down Cafe
124 SW 7th StA delightful breakfast spot
Best food in Prineville, in our opinion. Great family-friendly restaurant/pub with locally brewed beers and some other favorites too.
7 locals recommend
Ochoco Brewing Company
380 N Main StBest food in Prineville, in our opinion. Great family-friendly restaurant/pub with locally brewed beers and some other favorites too.
Great higher-end mexican food/pub. Good food and atmosphere but not as kid-friendly as some. Fun for a night out.
62 locals recommend
Diego's Spirited Kitchen
447 SW 6th StGreat higher-end mexican food/pub. Good food and atmosphere but not as kid-friendly as some. Fun for a night out.
Funky brewery with parking lot food trucks offering a variety of foods. Fun experience, large portions, but not terribly cheap. Reasonably family-friendly.
91 locals recommend
Smith Rock Brewing Company
546 NW 7th StFunky brewery with parking lot food trucks offering a variety of foods. Fun experience, large portions, but not terribly cheap. Reasonably family-friendly.
Brickhouse
412 SW 6th StNice steakhouse for a special date night.
Sightseeing
An excellent climb, for moderate inexperienced hikers on up to very skilled rock climbers.
469 locals recommend
Smith Rock State Park
An excellent climb, for moderate inexperienced hikers on up to very skilled rock climbers.
Lava River Cave
Cottonwood RoadOnly open May 1-Sept 30
Pilot Butte
A popular local hike up to the top of Pilot Butte - great views.
Some enjoy the rural trip to see this geological marvel. It is not "exciting", but it is beautiful. There is a nice look-out as well as hiking opportunities. Some with kids may also wish to drive on to the fossil museum.
69 locals recommend
Painted Hills
37375 Bear Creek RoadSome enjoy the rural trip to see this geological marvel. It is not "exciting", but it is beautiful. There is a nice look-out as well as hiking opportunities. Some with kids may also wish to drive on to the fossil museum.
Shopping
Our friends Mindy and Ron have the closest convenience store and gas station...and they have great chicken strips and jojos if you want take-out! Don't forget to stop in at Jordan's fruit stand too!
Powell Butte Country Store Inc
13673 OR-126Our friends Mindy and Ron have the closest convenience store and gas station...and they have great chicken strips and jojos if you want take-out! Don't forget to stop in at Jordan's fruit stand too!
Arts & Culture
Fun for the family - we felt live snakes, turtles and lizards...and watched the porcupine and badger do their live shows, showing their skills.
284 locals recommend
High Desert Museum
59800 US-97Fun for the family - we felt live snakes, turtles and lizards...and watched the porcupine and badger do their live shows, showing their skills.
Pine Theater
216 N Main StFun old town theatre
All kinds of lake fun within an hour. We liken it to Shasta Lake in California.
36 locals recommend
Lake Billy Chinook
12334 SW Lakeview DrAll kinds of lake fun within an hour. We liken it to Shasta Lake in California.
Mount Bachelor
Our local ski spot
Night time observatory at Sun River - 1 hour drive away.
67 locals recommend
Oregon Observatory at Sunriver
57245 River RoadNight time observatory at Sun River - 1 hour drive away.
Spendy but awesome newer water park at Sun River
60 locals recommend
Sunriver Homeowners Aquatic & Recreation Center
57250 Overlook RdSpendy but awesome newer water park at Sun River
Bowman Museum
246 N Main StThe place for local history buffs
Entertainment & Activities
Closest option for indoor family fun about 10 minutes away - bowling, video games, some food.
Rimrock Lanes Llc
2653 SW High Desert DrClosest option for indoor family fun about 10 minutes away - bowling, video games, some food.
Cheaper than Prineville if you go for a matinee. Good movie selection. Large popcorn and/or large soda get a free refill. :)
8 locals recommend
Redmond Cinemas
1535 SW Odem Medo WayCheaper than Prineville if you go for a matinee. Good movie selection. Large popcorn and/or large soda get a free refill. :)
All kids love this place...full of video games, bumper cars, mini-golf and go-karts (for kids old enough).
26 locals recommend
Sun Mountain Fun Center
300 NE Bend River Mall DrAll kids love this place...full of video games, bumper cars, mini-golf and go-karts (for kids old enough).