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Mt. Bachelor offers cross-country ski and snowmobile trails, downhill skiing chairlifts, tubing hill, and snowshoeing for those not so athletic. And a popular place for mountain biking in the summer. My place is 37 miles from here.
106 locals recommend
Bachelor Ski & Sports
13000 SW Century DrMt. Bachelor offers cross-country ski and snowmobile trails, downhill skiing chairlifts, tubing hill, and snowshoeing for those not so athletic. And a popular place for mountain biking in the summer. My place is 37 miles from here.
18-Hole championship golf course with cascade mountain views. A resort-quality course for half the cost!
18 locals recommend
Quail Run Golf Course
16725 Northridge Dr18-Hole championship golf course with cascade mountain views. A resort-quality course for half the cost!
Live high desert wildlife exhibits. Birds of prey show. Indoor exhibits including a western town, mining cavern, native American exhibit, and art. Seasonal exhibits and live enactment of homesteaders.
284 locals recommend
High Desert Museum
59800 US-97Live high desert wildlife exhibits. Birds of prey show. Indoor exhibits including a western town, mining cavern, native American exhibit, and art. Seasonal exhibits and live enactment of homesteaders.
The Pavilion
1001 SW Bradbury DrCovered ice skating rink in Bend.
Central Oregon's elevation, lack of light pollution, and clean air make for clear viewing at the observatory. See stars and planets through more than one dozen telescopes.
67 locals recommend
Oregon Observatory at Sunriver
57245 River RoadCentral Oregon's elevation, lack of light pollution, and clean air make for clear viewing at the observatory. See stars and planets through more than one dozen telescopes.
Seventh Mountain River Company
18575 SW Century DrOregon Trail of Dreams
16 Cascade Lakes National Scenic Byway Bend, OR 97701 Cascade Lakes National Scenic BywayTour beautiful Mt Bachelor with professional dog sled mushers.
Sightseeing
Easy 1/2 mile walk to falls. Popular place for mountain biking. Beautiful log jam with flowering shrubs that attract birds. Lava flow on opposite side of the Deschutes River. Bring mosquito repellent.
81 locals recommend
Benham Falls Overlook
Easy 1/2 mile walk to falls. Popular place for mountain biking. Beautiful log jam with flowering shrubs that attract birds. Lava flow on opposite side of the Deschutes River. Bring mosquito repellent.
Mile long underground lava tube cave. Bring your flashlight and rent a lantern. The lantern dimly lights the cave. Use the flashlight as a spot light on the walls and ceiling. Bring a sweater.
90 locals recommend
Lava River Cave
Cottonwood RoadMile long underground lava tube cave. Bring your flashlight and rent a lantern. The lantern dimly lights the cave. Use the flashlight as a spot light on the walls and ceiling. Bring a sweater.
Behold the incredible sapphire blue of Crater Lake. Hike down to the lake and take a boat trip around Wizard Island. Cycle Rim Drive clockwise. Or in winter months bring your snowshoes.
385 locals recommend
Crater Lake National Park
Behold the incredible sapphire blue of Crater Lake. Hike down to the lake and take a boat trip around Wizard Island. Cycle Rim Drive clockwise. Or in winter months bring your snowshoes.
Curious rock cliffs formed by volcanic gases escaping from the earth. Curious because it sits alone out in the middle of sage brush. Moderate hike to the top for a view of the plains.
Fort Rock State Park
Fort Rock RoadCurious rock cliffs formed by volcanic gases escaping from the earth. Curious because it sits alone out in the middle of sage brush. Moderate hike to the top for a view of the plains.
Great day trip. Beautiful river canyon scenery, birds of prey, moderate to difficult hikes, and popular amongst rock climbers. Photographer's delight!
469 locals recommend
Smith Rock State Park
Great day trip. Beautiful river canyon scenery, birds of prey, moderate to difficult hikes, and popular amongst rock climbers. Photographer's delight!
One of the 7 Wonders of Oregon, the Painted Hills are a breathtakingly colorful landscape. There are three units to the John Day Fossil Beds including a paleontological museum.
27 locals recommend
John Day Fossil Beds National Monument
32651 OR-19One of the 7 Wonders of Oregon, the Painted Hills are a breathtakingly colorful landscape. There are three units to the John Day Fossil Beds including a paleontological museum.
View Paulina and East Lakes and the Newberry Caldera from 8,000 feet! Hike two miles to the top or drive the four mile gravel road. Typically open July through October.
26 locals recommend
Paulina Peak Observation Site
View Paulina and East Lakes and the Newberry Caldera from 8,000 feet! Hike two miles to the top or drive the four mile gravel road. Typically open July through October.
Unusual volcanic flow containing pumice and obsidian. Hike the trail for a feeling of being on another planet. That's just what the Apollo space crew did in preparation for their mission!
7 locals recommend
Big Obsidian Flow Trailhead and Interpretive Site
Unusual volcanic flow containing pumice and obsidian. Hike the trail for a feeling of being on another planet. That's just what the Apollo space crew did in preparation for their mission!
Beautiful water fall located along the Peter Skene Ogden hiking trail. Also, look for another lesser known waterfall along Paulina Creek near Watson Campground.
8 locals recommend
Paulina Creek Falls
Beautiful water fall located along the Peter Skene Ogden hiking trail. Also, look for another lesser known waterfall along Paulina Creek near Watson Campground.
Huge volcanic flow of basalt with trails that lead to an observation point facing the snow-capped mountains. Drive to the top of Lava Butte and walk around the rim. Interpretive center below.
34 locals recommend
Lava Butte
Huge volcanic flow of basalt with trails that lead to an observation point facing the snow-capped mountains. Drive to the top of Lava Butte and walk around the rim. Interpretive center below.
Drinks & Nightlife
The best broasted chicken and jojos I have ever tasted! And the best place in town to watch U of O Duck and OSU Beaver games. Ducks and Beavs you rock!
7 locals recommend
Wickiup Station Sports Pub
52600 US-97The best broasted chicken and jojos I have ever tasted! And the best place in town to watch U of O Duck and OSU Beaver games. Ducks and Beavs you rock!
Legend Cider Company
16481 hwy 97Unique locally hand-crafted flavored vodka, cucumber gin, and whiskey. Visit at their new bistro and tasting room on Highway 97. Food trucks out back!
8 locals recommend
Badlands Artisan Distillery
Unique locally hand-crafted flavored vodka, cucumber gin, and whiskey. Visit at their new bistro and tasting room on Highway 97. Food trucks out back!
Visit Lapine's number one location for good food, good beer, good friends and spectacular views!
Wetlands Taphouse
Visit Lapine's number one location for good food, good beer, good friends and spectacular views!
Most guests recommend trying perfectly cooked chicken breasts, club sandwiches and tacos. Good beer is waiting for you at this bar. You can enjoy live music in the evening. The hospitable staff welcomes guests all year round.
Vic's Bar & Grill
16980 Burgess RdMost guests recommend trying perfectly cooked chicken breasts, club sandwiches and tacos. Good beer is waiting for you at this bar. You can enjoy live music in the evening. The hospitable staff welcomes guests all year round.
Food Scene
Great food at a moderate price, friendly owners, and locally brewed beer. Visit their website for photos of all menu items.
127 locals recommend
Sunriver Brewing Co. - Sunriver Pub
57100 Beaver DrGreat food at a moderate price, friendly owners, and locally brewed beer. Visit their website for photos of all menu items.
For a unique rustic Oregon dinner experience, make a reservation at the historic Cowboy Dinner Tree. Complete dinner with choice of entrees: a whole chicken or a two-pound steak cooked to perfection!
18 locals recommend
Cowboy Dinner Tree
12 E Bay RdFor a unique rustic Oregon dinner experience, make a reservation at the historic Cowboy Dinner Tree. Complete dinner with choice of entrees: a whole chicken or a two-pound steak cooked to perfection!
This restaurant has been in business for 80 years. Famous for the Ponderosa pine growing through the roof and for great food. Outdoor seating available with a view of Mirror Pond. Moderately priced.
68 locals recommend
Pine Tavern Restaurant
967 NW Brooks StThis restaurant has been in business for 80 years. Famous for the Ponderosa pine growing through the roof and for great food. Outdoor seating available with a view of Mirror Pond. Moderately priced.
Hunan Chinese Restaurant
51546 US-97Great Chinese food in La Pine.
Cinco de Mayo Mexican Restaurant
51470 US-97Great Mexican food in La Pine.
Harvest Depot
U.S. 97American food in La Pine.
Union Creek, Oregon near the west entrance to Crater Lake NP. Known regionally for their home baked pies.
21 locals recommend
Beckie’s Cafe
56484 OR-62Union Creek, Oregon near the west entrance to Crater Lake NP. Known regionally for their home baked pies.
Wetlands Taphouse
Drinks and food trucks just three miles from my place!
Just as the name implies Bee’s place is Bee-licious! Everybody is buzzing about it as the best Asian restaurant in town.
Beelicious Thai Cuisine
Just as the name implies Bee’s place is Bee-licious! Everybody is buzzing about it as the best Asian restaurant in town.
Central Perk
Coffee and iced drinks at the corner of 6th Street and Highway 97.
City/town information
Great day trip to the western town of Sisters. Many small shops, art galleries, and hole-in-the-wall eateries. Known for its annual quilt show in July and The Sisters Rodeo in June.
160 locals recommend
Sisters
Great day trip to the western town of Sisters. Many small shops, art galleries, and hole-in-the-wall eateries. Known for its annual quilt show in July and The Sisters Rodeo in June.