Guidebook for Bend
Essentials
The only Trader Joe's in Central Oregon is five minutes away from the guest room.
88 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
63455 N Hwy 97The only Trader Joe's in Central Oregon is five minutes away from the guest room.
Food Scene
Bend's Original Brew Pub. Your room host's sister-in-law, Melissa, is the pub manager so be sure to inquire about seasonal deals and special reservations.
208 locals recommend
Deschutes Brewery Bend Public House
1044 NW Bond StBend's Original Brew Pub. Your room host's sister-in-law, Melissa, is the pub manager so be sure to inquire about seasonal deals and special reservations.
Best Breakfast Secret in Town! Be sure to say hello to "Disco" Dave Langmas. He might even invite you to go dancing if you are a female.
18 locals recommend
Palmer's Cafe
645 NE Greenwood AveBest Breakfast Secret in Town! Be sure to say hello to "Disco" Dave Langmas. He might even invite you to go dancing if you are a female.
You can't go wrong with the Central Oregon Scramble -- It's "Cowboy Bob Shotwell's Favorite". You might want to split it with someone or get a to-go box up front. Be sure to tell Lyle hello!
12 locals recommend
Jake's Diner
2210 US-20You can't go wrong with the Central Oregon Scramble -- It's "Cowboy Bob Shotwell's Favorite". You might want to split it with someone or get a to-go box up front. Be sure to tell Lyle hello!
Best Custom Salad Bar by Far in Town. The Best Tasting and Best Price for your Lean and Greens.
7 locals recommend
Longboard Louie's East
62080 Dean Swift RoadBest Custom Salad Bar by Far in Town. The Best Tasting and Best Price for your Lean and Greens.
Worthy Brewing Company
495 NE Bellevue DrOne of our Top 7 Bend Brew Pubs.
Joseph Lindstrom flipped Burgers here in the 70s. Girls on Roller Skates since the 60s and still today.
8 locals recommend
Dandy’s Drive-in
1334 NE 3rd StJoseph Lindstrom flipped Burgers here in the 70s. Girls on Roller Skates since the 60s and still today.
Thump Coffee
25 NW Minnesota AveGoto location for Downtown Coffee.
Goto nostalgic site for current and former Bend-area Catholic students. The main dining area was the 8th grade classroom and priests heard confessions where the beer is made now in the basement.
158 locals recommend
McMenamins
700 NW Bond StGoto nostalgic site for current and former Bend-area Catholic students. The main dining area was the 8th grade classroom and priests heard confessions where the beer is made now in the basement.
Bend's historic restaurant in the heart of Downtown. Still has a live pine tree growing through the roof in the center of the restaurant.
68 locals recommend
Pine Tavern Restaurant
967 NW Brooks StBend's historic restaurant in the heart of Downtown. Still has a live pine tree growing through the roof in the center of the restaurant.
Arts & Culture
"I'm onto you guys. You can't keep this Bend-Oregon place a secret any longer." ~ Dave Matthews, August 2014
111 locals recommend
Les Schwab Amphitheater
344 SW Shevlin Hixon Dr"I'm onto you guys. You can't keep this Bend-Oregon place a secret any longer." ~ Dave Matthews, August 2014
The Home of Bend Elks Baseball. Julio Franco, Juan Samuel and the Great Jacoby Ellsbury all played here on Bend's Field of Dreams. Direct your opinions to our favorite ump, Bend native Tad Cockerill!
Vince Genna Stadium
401 SE Roosevelt AveThe Home of Bend Elks Baseball. Julio Franco, Juan Samuel and the Great Jacoby Ellsbury all played here on Bend's Field of Dreams. Direct your opinions to our favorite ump, Bend native Tad Cockerill!
Nostalgic venue currently offering live entertainment. Formerly the main movie theater in town. Your hosts saw original showings there of Jungle Book, Carrie, Rocky, Saturday Night Fever and others.
63 locals recommend
Tower Theater
835 NW Wall StNostalgic venue currently offering live entertainment. Formerly the main movie theater in town. Your hosts saw original showings there of Jungle Book, Carrie, Rocky, Saturday Night Fever and others.
Drinks & Nightlife
D & D Bar & Grill
927 NW Bond StBend's Best Hangover Breakfast!
10 Barrel Brewery
1135 NW Galveston AveOne of our Top 7 Bend Brew Pubs.
GoodLife Brewing Company
70 SW Century DrOne of our Top 7 Bend Brew Pubs.
Crux Fermentation Project
50 SW Division StOne of our Top 7 Bend Brew Pubs.
The only Sports Bar in town with screens that can compete with the Man Cave.
11 locals recommend
Sidelines Sportsbar & Grill
1020 NW Wall StThe only Sports Bar in town with screens that can compete with the Man Cave.
Call ahead to see if they have "Pliny the Elder" on tap. This pub has inside info and seems to be the only one in town which has special Russian River Brewery connections.
Platypus Pub
1203 NE 3rd StCall ahead to see if they have "Pliny the Elder" on tap. This pub has inside info and seems to be the only one in town which has special Russian River Brewery connections.
Say hello to Amanda, our favorite St. Louis Rams/OSU Beavers Fan!
19 locals recommend
Brother Jon's Alehouse
1051 NW Bond StSay hello to Amanda, our favorite St. Louis Rams/OSU Beavers Fan!
Three minutes from your guest room. The Best Country-themed bar in town. Call ahead to see if the mechanical bull is going to be ON. Let Her Buck!
6 locals recommend
Maverick's Country Bar and Grill
20565 NE Brinson BlvdThree minutes from your guest room. The Best Country-themed bar in town. Call ahead to see if the mechanical bull is going to be ON. Let Her Buck!
Shopping
Shop till you drop, watch a movie or a concert, float the river or grab a bite or connect for Happy Hour.
292 locals recommend
Old Mill District
520 SW Powerhouse DrShop till you drop, watch a movie or a concert, float the river or grab a bite or connect for Happy Hour.
The Duck Store - Bend
80 NE Bend River Mall DrThree minutes away from your guest room. A must stop for Oregon Fans.
Everything Else
From the Guest Room, Take Archie Briggs Road to Mount Washington Drive to Century Drive. Just minutes away with no traffic lights.
176 locals recommend
Mount Bachelor
From the Guest Room, Take Archie Briggs Road to Mount Washington Drive to Century Drive. Just minutes away with no traffic lights.
Three minutes away from your guest room to the first tee.
17 locals recommend
River's Edge Golf Course
400 NW Pro Shop DrThree minutes away from your guest room to the first tee.
Sightseeing
Drake Park
Northwest Riverside BoulevardOne of our Top Three Picnic Parks.
Pioneer Park
1525 NW Wall StOne of our Top Three Picnic Parks.
Farewell Bend Park
1000 SW Reed Market RdOne of our Top Three Picnic Parks.
Nine miles round trip to the top and back from your guest room. Let Stan or Peggy know if you want to run and they'll grab Marcus and take you to the top. From there you can see all of the Cascades.
141 locals recommend
Pilot Butte
Nine miles round trip to the top and back from your guest room. Let Stan or Peggy know if you want to run and they'll grab Marcus and take you to the top. From there you can see all of the Cascades.
Formerly known as Pilot Butte Elementary School. Historic Site of "Ted Talbott Gymnasium" honoring the school's 30-year first-ever P.E. Teacher. Also home for Ted Talbott's Terrible Torture Track.
Juniper Elementary School
1300 NE Norton AveFormerly known as Pilot Butte Elementary School. Historic Site of "Ted Talbott Gymnasium" honoring the school's 30-year first-ever P.E. Teacher. Also home for Ted Talbott's Terrible Torture Track.