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Food scene
Crux Fermentation Project
50 SW Division StGreat brewery in Bend
PALATE a coffee bar
643 NW Colorado AveDelicious coffee in Bend
Active Culture
285 NW Riverside BlvdFast, healthy, delicious food in Bend
Jackson's Corner
845 NW Delaware AveGreat brunch spot in Bend
Very convenient drive thru for morning coffee steps from the cabin in Sunriver and breakfast burritos are great
34 locals recommend
Brewed Awakenings Coffee Roasters
57100 Beaver DrVery convenient drive thru for morning coffee steps from the cabin in Sunriver and breakfast burritos are great
Favorite spot for morning donuts. Good smoothies and avocado toast too.
11 locals recommend
Hot Lava Baking & Coffee Co
57100 Mall DrFavorite spot for morning donuts. Good smoothies and avocado toast too.
Sightseeing
Definitely a must-do to check out the night sky - book space in advance if you can!
67 locals recommend
Oregon Observatory at Sunriver
57245 River RoadDefinitely a must-do to check out the night sky - book space in advance if you can!
Village Bike and Ski
57100 Beaver DrOur favorite spot to rent bikes in the Village
Mount Bachelor
Worth a trip even if you don't ski or bike
Meadows Golf Course
17600 Center DrGet kid putters for free practice from the pro shop
Sunriver Homeowners Aquatic & Recreation Center
57250 Overlook RdFun spot for a lazy river float
Fort Rock Park
57515 E Cascade RdPlayground with something for everyone
Relatively flat trail to incredible waterfall - great for dog walks or kid hikes
15 locals recommend
Benham Falls East Trailhead
National Forest Development Road 9702Relatively flat trail to incredible waterfall - great for dog walks or kid hikes
Tricky road to the top of Paulina Peak is well worth the view. There’s a short hiking trail at the top too.
Paulina Peak, Oregon 97739, USA
Tricky road to the top of Paulina Peak is well worth the view. There’s a short hiking trail at the top too.
Walking on the flow is like visiting another planet - truly incredible. Beware the sharp rocks!
Big Obsidian Flow, Oregon 97739, USA
Walking on the flow is like visiting another planet - truly incredible. Beware the sharp rocks!
Cardinal Landing Bridge
Nice spot to park bikes and cool toes.
Newberry Crater, Oregon 97739, USA
Great views of the Deschutes National Forest
Fun day trip from Sunriver up the Cascade Lakes Hiway with accessible walking trail.
41 locals recommend
Sparks Lake
Fun day trip from Sunriver up the Cascade Lakes Hiway with accessible walking trail.
Traveler advice
Book before you go
Book reservations for dinner before you arrive
There are only a handful of restaurants in Sunriver and spots fill up fast - especially on busy weekends - so taking a moment to plan ahead and book some tables for your group is a good idea.
Don't miss
Keep an eye on forest fires
Forest fires are a real concern in Sunriver during the summer. Resources to help keep your family aware of the current risk levels include Sunriver's emergency info site: https://www.sunriveremergencyinfo.com/
You can also track Oregon wildfires through the state government's site here: https://wildfire.oregon.gov/
Additional wildfire tracking resources are available through the NW Interagency Coordination Center here: https://gacc.nifc.gov/nwcc/information/firemap.aspx