Guidebook for Bend

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Guidebook for Bend

Food Scene

Locally owned, Bend Burger has great burgers and sandwiches named after local landmarks.
13 locals recommend
Bend Burger Company
1939 NE 3rd St
13 locals recommend
Locally owned, Bend Burger has great burgers and sandwiches named after local landmarks.
A fun, community style covered dining space surrounded by food trucks. Uniquely Bend.
132 locals recommend
The Lot
745 NW Columbia St
132 locals recommend
A fun, community style covered dining space surrounded by food trucks. Uniquely Bend.
Started by friends here in Bend, Backporch has become one of the best coffee roasters in the NW.
132 locals recommend
Backporch Coffee Roasters
1052 NW Newport Ave
132 locals recommend
Started by friends here in Bend, Backporch has become one of the best coffee roasters in the NW.
Great food, brew pub vibe. We prefer the Galveston location to downtown, the menus are different.
88 locals recommend
Brother Jon's Public House
1227 NW Galveston Ave
88 locals recommend
Great food, brew pub vibe. We prefer the Galveston location to downtown, the menus are different.
Excellent breakfast dishes in a historic home. Get there early on the weekends to avoid a long wait.
123 locals recommend
McKay Cottage Restaurant
62910 O. B. Riley Rd
123 locals recommend
Excellent breakfast dishes in a historic home. Get there early on the weekends to avoid a long wait.
For upscale dining & drinks, Zydeco is a great choice - call for rooftop reservations.
177 locals recommend
Zydeco Kitchen & Cocktails
919 NW Bond St
177 locals recommend
For upscale dining & drinks, Zydeco is a great choice - call for rooftop reservations.
Great local pizza.
6 locals recommend
Little Pizza Paradise
63455 N Hwy 97
6 locals recommend
Great local pizza.
A new bistro unique to Bend and right on the river, a great start to your day in Bend.
11 locals recommend
Bad Wolf Bakery and Bistro
1133 NW Wall St
11 locals recommend
A new bistro unique to Bend and right on the river, a great start to your day in Bend.
The east side location of the popular local restaurant, this location is typically less crowded than its west side counterpart.
203 locals recommend
Jackson's Corner
845 NW Delaware Ave
203 locals recommend
The east side location of the popular local restaurant, this location is typically less crowded than its west side counterpart.
One of our favorites for breakfast & coffee.
23 locals recommend
Sintra Restaurant
1024 Northwest Bond Street
23 locals recommend
One of our favorites for breakfast & coffee.
Don't miss the Ocean Rolls. The best location is in Northwest Crossing, on NW Crossing Dr.
103 locals recommend
The Sparrow Bakery
2748 Northwest Crossing Drive
103 locals recommend
Don't miss the Ocean Rolls. The best location is in Northwest Crossing, on NW Crossing Dr.
One of the oldest Bend eateries still standing. They still bring it out on skates, too. Bring cash.
8 locals recommend
Dandy’s Drive-in
1334 NE 3rd St
8 locals recommend
One of the oldest Bend eateries still standing. They still bring it out on skates, too. Bring cash.

Sightseeing

The tour of Deschutes Brewery is a great, free way to see behind the scenes of one of Bend's biggest exporters.
70 locals recommend
Deschutes Brewery
901 SW Simpson Ave
70 locals recommend
The tour of Deschutes Brewery is a great, free way to see behind the scenes of one of Bend's biggest exporters.
Don't miss the views from the top - the road is open Spring-Fall.
141 locals recommend
Pilot Butte
141 locals recommend
Don't miss the views from the top - the road is open Spring-Fall.
Easy to walk, with a large footbridge and beautiful views of the river and multiple cascading falls.
81 locals recommend
Benham Falls Overlook
81 locals recommend
Easy to walk, with a large footbridge and beautiful views of the river and multiple cascading falls.
Amazing lake for kayaking, with stunning 360 degree views of Mt. Bachelor and the rest of the cascades.
41 locals recommend
Sparks Lake
41 locals recommend
Amazing lake for kayaking, with stunning 360 degree views of Mt. Bachelor and the rest of the cascades.
A 10-15 minute walk from home, offers stunning views of the river.
Archie Briggs Canyon Open Space
A 10-15 minute walk from home, offers stunning views of the river.

Entertainment & Activities

A great afternoon trip (road is closed to cars in winter), grab lunch or ice cream and rent a kayak or paddleboard at this popular lake destination.
43 locals recommend
Elk Lake Resort and Marina
60000 Century Dr
43 locals recommend
A great afternoon trip (road is closed to cars in winter), grab lunch or ice cream and rent a kayak or paddleboard at this popular lake destination.
An easy-access lava tube cave. Family friendly, and always a memorable experience.
90 locals recommend
Lava River Cave
Cottonwood Road
90 locals recommend
An easy-access lava tube cave. Family friendly, and always a memorable experience.
Within walking distance from the house (10-15 min), don't miss the large field across the bridge for soccer, picnics and field games.
11 locals recommend
Sawyer Park
62999 O. B. Riley Rd
11 locals recommend
Within walking distance from the house (10-15 min), don't miss the large field across the bridge for soccer, picnics and field games.
The pool and splash pad / water park are top notch.
31 locals recommend
Juniper Swim & Fitness Center
800 NE 6th St
31 locals recommend
The pool and splash pad / water park are top notch.
The best water park in the area, the SHARC is spendy, but impressive with multiple pools, lazy river, toddler area, waterslides and more.
60 locals recommend
Sunriver Homeowners Aquatic & Recreation Center
57250 Overlook Rd
60 locals recommend
The best water park in the area, the SHARC is spendy, but impressive with multiple pools, lazy river, toddler area, waterslides and more.
The best place for beginning your river float. Kayaks & inflatables are great for this easy, rapid-free float to Drake Park downtown.
47 locals recommend
Riverbend Dog Park
799 SW Columbia St
47 locals recommend
The best place for beginning your river float. Kayaks & inflatables are great for this easy, rapid-free float to Drake Park downtown.
Great for young kids, see Otters, Eagles, Spiders and more... experience the history of the high desert.
284 locals recommend
High Desert Museum
59800 US-97
284 locals recommend
Great for young kids, see Otters, Eagles, Spiders and more... experience the history of the high desert.
Great Fro-yo close to home.
Yo Wild
63455 N Hwy 97
Great Fro-yo close to home.
Our favorite park for little kids, with a great, new play structure. Walking distance.
Harvest Park
63240 NW Lavacrest St
Our favorite park for little kids, with a great, new play structure. Walking distance.

Shopping

Bend's best bet for shopping, movies and dining all in one place.
292 locals recommend
Old Mill District
520 SW Powerhouse Dr
292 locals recommend
Bend's best bet for shopping, movies and dining all in one place.
Large store with inexpensive antiques and housewares.
Iron Horse Second Hand
210 NW Congress St
Large store with inexpensive antiques and housewares.

Everything Else

This massive natural park along the Metolius River is perfect for picnics, walks, mountain biking, fishing (lake or river), and taking photos.
87 locals recommend
Shevlin Park
87 locals recommend
This massive natural park along the Metolius River is perfect for picnics, walks, mountain biking, fishing (lake or river), and taking photos.

Arts & Culture

$3 movies, multiple restaurants and bars, and a turkish bath style hot tub. Worth the visit if you've never experienced a McMenamins.
158 locals recommend
McMenamins
700 NW Bond St
158 locals recommend
$3 movies, multiple restaurants and bars, and a turkish bath style hot tub. Worth the visit if you've never experienced a McMenamins.

Essentials

Very close to the house, large selection of natural and organic groceries.
36 locals recommend
Natural Grocers
3188 N Hwy 97
36 locals recommend
Very close to the house, large selection of natural and organic groceries.