Guidebook for Bend
Essentials
Fred Meyer
61535 S Hwy 97Groceries, clothes, every day goods. They have EVERYTHING.
Costco Wholesale
2500 NE Hwy 20Trader Joe's
63455 N Hwy 97This is only 2.2 miles away down Brookswood Avenue, an easy-driving street! A bit more expensive than most other markets in town, but we've never seen it crowded and it's a quaint little shop!
12 locals recommend
CE Lovejoys Brookswood Market
19530 Amber Meadow DrThis is only 2.2 miles away down Brookswood Avenue, an easy-driving street! A bit more expensive than most other markets in town, but we've never seen it crowded and it's a quaint little shop!
Entertainment & Activities
The Pavilion
1001 SW Bradbury DrIce Skating and hockey in winter, basketball in summer.
Wanoga Snow Play Area
Cascade Lakes HighwaySledding fun!
Great indoor activity for kids and families.
13 locals recommend
Trampoline Zone & Adventure Park Bend
63040 NE 18th StGreat indoor activity for kids and families.
Sometimes the weather in Bend is no fun to be outside in. No better gym to pretend you're outside than the Rock Gym!
16 locals recommend
Bend Rock Gym
1182 SE Centennial CtSometimes the weather in Bend is no fun to be outside in. No better gym to pretend you're outside than the Rock Gym!
If you came to Bend for Mt. Biking, you already know about Phil's Trail. If you didn't come for the single-track, but you're wanting to know where to start, there's no better place to find out why Bend is so famous for this great outdoor activity.
81 locals recommend
Phil's Trailhead
If you came to Bend for Mt. Biking, you already know about Phil's Trail. If you didn't come for the single-track, but you're wanting to know where to start, there's no better place to find out why Bend is so famous for this great outdoor activity.
Parks & Nature
Bachelor Ski & Sports
13000 SW Century DrSkiing/Snowboarding
Great short hike in spring/summer/fall or drive up to the top in for the view. The driving road is generally closed in winter.
24 locals recommend
Pilot Butte State Scenic Viewpoint
1310 NE Hwy 20Great short hike in spring/summer/fall or drive up to the top in for the view. The driving road is generally closed in winter.
Smith Rock State Park
Hiking, rock climbing and sight seeing.
Great lodge for beers/burgers/ice cream, and a shop to rent boats/boards for fun on the water.
41 locals recommend
Elk Lake
Great lodge for beers/burgers/ice cream, and a shop to rent boats/boards for fun on the water.
Sight-see from Paulina Peak, explore the shores/waters of either lake in the cauldron, marvel at the Obsidian Field, spelunk in the Lava River Cave, visit the museum.... This place has a lot to see/do!
58 locals recommend
Newberry National Volcanic Monument - Deschutes NF
58201 U.S. 97Sight-see from Paulina Peak, explore the shores/waters of either lake in the cauldron, marvel at the Obsidian Field, spelunk in the Lava River Cave, visit the museum.... This place has a lot to see/do!
Lovely park for walking or hiking in Bend, with a 4.5 mile dirt loop that starts at the parking lot. Or, walk straight up the asphalt road for a milder stroll.
87 locals recommend
Shevlin Park
Lovely park for walking or hiking in Bend, with a 4.5 mile dirt loop that starts at the parking lot. Or, walk straight up the asphalt road for a milder stroll.
Just a mile down the street! A great playground as well as a field to throw/kick balls around!
Blakely Park
1155 Brookswood BlvdJust a mile down the street! A great playground as well as a field to throw/kick balls around!
Drinks & Nightlife
Our favorite place for beer. Also, in the summer there a nice lawn area for casual beer tasting or gathering with friends and family.
246 locals recommend
Crux Fermentation Project
50 SW Division StOur favorite place for beer. Also, in the summer there a nice lawn area for casual beer tasting or gathering with friends and family.
Our favorite place to meet with friends for wine! Great food too.
17 locals recommend
Portello Wine Cafe
2754 NW Crossing DrOur favorite place to meet with friends for wine! Great food too.
Zydeco Kitchen & Cocktails
919 NW Bond StAmazing drinks and food!
The Dogwood Cocktail Cabin
147 NW Minnesota AveAmazing drinks. You will not be disappointed.
Sightseeing
Deschutes River Trail
Deschutes River TrailWonderful easy hike in Bend along the Deschutes River.
A true American icon! If the sky is clear and you haven't seen it yet, make the trip! In the winter, it's difficult to get to because of snow, and in the summer, the chances of sight-obscuring smoke is high due to the likelihood of forest fires.
385 locals recommend
Crater Lake National Park
A true American icon! If the sky is clear and you haven't seen it yet, make the trip! In the winter, it's difficult to get to because of snow, and in the summer, the chances of sight-obscuring smoke is high due to the likelihood of forest fires.
Getting Around
Pedego Electric Bikes Bend
25 NW Minnesota AveElectric bike tours and rentals!
Bend Electric Bikes
869 NW Wall StGreat electric bike rentals!
Food scene
Great coffee made by good friends! They have three locations in Bend. Their lavender and cardamom lattes are not to be missed.
132 locals recommend
Backporch Coffee Roasters
1052 NW Newport AveGreat coffee made by good friends! They have three locations in Bend. Their lavender and cardamom lattes are not to be missed.
Good food, even better beer! This is the west coast brewery that started it all back in 1988 and is still holding true to craft brewing.
208 locals recommend
Deschutes Brewery Bend Public House
1044 NW Bond StGood food, even better beer! This is the west coast brewery that started it all back in 1988 and is still holding true to craft brewing.
This our favorite breakfast restaurant in town. You will not be disappointed. The Spicy Bloody Mary is a cure for any late night in Bend.
149 locals recommend
The Victorian Café
1404 NW Galveston AveThis our favorite breakfast restaurant in town. You will not be disappointed. The Spicy Bloody Mary is a cure for any late night in Bend.
Amazing breakfast and lunch! Great options for kids (Mickey Mouse Pancakes!) and alternate diet provisions.
140 locals recommend
Chow
1110 NW Newport AveAmazing breakfast and lunch! Great options for kids (Mickey Mouse Pancakes!) and alternate diet provisions.
Because: Ocean Rolls. Everything else they make, bake, pour, and/or serve there is almost as good. They also have a location in Northwest Crossing (west side).
103 locals recommend
The Sparrow Bakery
2748 Northwest Crossing DriveBecause: Ocean Rolls. Everything else they make, bake, pour, and/or serve there is almost as good. They also have a location in Northwest Crossing (west side).
No doubt, they have the best tacos in town. Even their vegetarian options are sensationally succulent. They also have a shack that is open Sunday-Friday at Crux Fermentation Project.
80 locals recommend
El Sancho Taco Shop East
335 NE Dekalb AveNo doubt, they have the best tacos in town. Even their vegetarian options are sensationally succulent. They also have a shack that is open Sunday-Friday at Crux Fermentation Project.
Great food, coffee and drinks! While their west side location is open and operating, their east side location is closed indefinitely due to the ongoing pandemic.
203 locals recommend
Jackson's Corner
845 NW Delaware AveGreat food, coffee and drinks! While their west side location is open and operating, their east side location is closed indefinitely due to the ongoing pandemic.