Scott And Karen's Bend Guidebook
Sightseeing
Short drive or bike from our rental ... shops (REI, Athleta, GAP, etc, plus a few local independent shops), restaurants (Anthony's for seafood Boxwood for interesting flavors, Red Robin for kids/family, Flatbread for great pizza), movie theater and of course the river and river trail!
292 locals recommend
Old Mill District
520 SW Powerhouse DrShort drive or bike from our rental ... shops (REI, Athleta, GAP, etc, plus a few local independent shops), restaurants (Anthony's for seafood Boxwood for interesting flavors, Red Robin for kids/family, Flatbread for great pizza), movie theater and of course the river and river trail!
Visit this great local museum to get a sense of Bend history. Located just off of downtown, so you can combine a visit to the museum with lunch and shopping.
29 locals recommend
Des Chutes Historical Museum
129 NW Idaho AveVisit this great local museum to get a sense of Bend history. Located just off of downtown, so you can combine a visit to the museum with lunch and shopping.
Fun visit for people of all ages. Even has a good little cafe and gift shop. You can make it an all-day visit or just go for a few hours. Prime weekends can be crowded.
284 locals recommend
High Desert Museum
59800 US-97Fun visit for people of all ages. Even has a good little cafe and gift shop. You can make it an all-day visit or just go for a few hours. Prime weekends can be crowded.
Stunning rock formations. About 45 minute drive north from rental. Can be too hot in summer.
469 locals recommend
Smith Rock State Park
Stunning rock formations. About 45 minute drive north from rental. Can be too hot in summer.
Food scene
Best restaurants and shop are in downtown Bend. Park in the parking garage free on weekends.
44 locals recommend
Downtown Bend Business Association
916 NW Wall StBest restaurants and shop are in downtown Bend. Park in the parking garage free on weekends.
Barrio
915 NW Wall StA favorite restaurant of locals. Awesome flavors! Located downtown,
One of our favorite small restaurants. A bit more on the spendy side, and probably not a great choice for little kids. Has great bar seating if you are solo. Located downtown,
32 locals recommend
Drake
801 NW Wall StOne of our favorite small restaurants. A bit more on the spendy side, and probably not a great choice for little kids. Has great bar seating if you are solo. Located downtown,
Zydeco Kitchen & Cocktails
919 NW Bond StTop favorite of locals! Located downtown.
Super popular ... best to try at lunch or early dinner, unless you don't mind waiting for a table. Located downtown.
160 locals recommend
Wild Rose Northern Thai Eats
150 NW Oregon AveSuper popular ... best to try at lunch or early dinner, unless you don't mind waiting for a table. Located downtown.
Family/kids
Walking distance from rental. River trail, dog park, and of course floating and SUP.
47 locals recommend
Riverbend Dog Park
799 SW Columbia StWalking distance from rental. River trail, dog park, and of course floating and SUP.
Traveler advice
What to pack
Water! It's high and dry in Bend.
Avoid dehydration by keeping an insulated water bottle on hand.