Guidebook for Bend
Food Scene
Good Vibe, beer is good- easy to get to. Get the nachos! They are coming out with a lot of new beers- try something you haven't heard of!
77 locals recommend
10 Barrel Brewing East Side Bend
62950 NE 18th StGood Vibe, beer is good- easy to get to. Get the nachos! They are coming out with a lot of new beers- try something you haven't heard of!
The Sparrow Bakery
2748 Northwest Crossing Drivewho doesn't like a delicious quiche!
Barrio
915 NW Wall StHappy Hour is my favorite!!!
Spoken Moto
310 SW Industrial WayFood Trucks- 4 to 5 of them! Check it out! They are all so good!
Breakfast and Lunch only- Chow Restaurant is well worth the wait...and you will wait. The have a delicious vegetarian biscuits and gravy!
140 locals recommend
Chow
1110 NW Newport AveBreakfast and Lunch only- Chow Restaurant is well worth the wait...and you will wait. The have a delicious vegetarian biscuits and gravy!
Monkless isn't the typical Bend Brewery but it's become a favorite quickly. Taste their Belgian brews in their tasting room while enjoying some good conversation.
35 locals recommend
Monkless Belgian Ales
803 Southwest Industrial WayMonkless isn't the typical Bend Brewery but it's become a favorite quickly. Taste their Belgian brews in their tasting room while enjoying some good conversation.
Everyone wants something different? On Tap is the perfect place! Summer or Winter!
51 locals recommend
On Tap
1424 NE Cushing DrEveryone wants something different? On Tap is the perfect place! Summer or Winter!
Super family friendly, great food, live music, great outdoor space!
203 locals recommend
Jackson's Corner
845 NW Delaware AveSuper family friendly, great food, live music, great outdoor space!
McKay Cottage Restaurant
62910 O. B. Riley RdYou are missing out if you miss breakfast here.
Delicious Cookies, Cakes and Donuts! They are also a cocktail bar on fri/sat!!
9 locals recommend
Too Sweet Cakes
1012 SE Cleveland AveDelicious Cookies, Cakes and Donuts! They are also a cocktail bar on fri/sat!!
Drinks & Nightlife
Maverick's Country Bar and Grill
20565 NE Brinson BlvdBring your cowgirl/cowboy boots!! Dance it up!
Food Truck turned into a B&M. Food is great! Drink list is amazing, beer list is one of best in Bend!
15 locals recommend
Brown Owl
550 SW Industrial WayFood Truck turned into a B&M. Food is great! Drink list is amazing, beer list is one of best in Bend!
River Pig Saloon
555 NW Arizona AveLarge indoor and Outdoor space in the Box factory
The Dogwood Cocktail Cabin
147 NW Minnesota AveLooking for great cocktails? This is the place!
Sidelines Sportsbar & Grill
1020 NW Wall StAll American Sportbar, great for watching games!
Velvet Lounge
805 NW Wall StLate night lounge featuring small eats, good drink and cheap beer!
Arts & Culture
You never know what they will be going on at the theatre!!! Its small and right downtown bend.
63 locals recommend
Tower Theater
835 NW Wall StYou never know what they will be going on at the theatre!!! Its small and right downtown bend.
Volcanic Theatre and Pub
70 SW Century DrShort Films, fun atmosphere
Les Schwab Amphitheater
344 SW Shevlin Hixon DrGreat place to catch a festival or some great music!
Sightseeing
Do the drive, yes- but plan to take all day, pack a lunch, plan a hike (or two), bring your swimsuit and be sure to get in one of the crystal clear lakes! Stop at Elk Lake Resort, Cultus Lake for ice cream. Dinner should be Marcello's Italian Restaurant in Sunriver.
Cascade Lakes National Scenic Byway
Cascade Lakes National Scenic BywayDo the drive, yes- but plan to take all day, pack a lunch, plan a hike (or two), bring your swimsuit and be sure to get in one of the crystal clear lakes! Stop at Elk Lake Resort, Cultus Lake for ice cream. Dinner should be Marcello's Italian Restaurant in Sunriver.
Lava River Cave
Cottonwood RoadFun afternoon, kids love this!
Lava Lands Visitor Center
58201 US-97Benham Falls Overlook
Easy walk for everyone.
Fall River Hatchery
15055 S Century DrGo check the fishies out!
I love spending the day here in the summer, so much to see and learn.
284 locals recommend
High Desert Museum
59800 US-97I love spending the day here in the summer, so much to see and learn.
Pilot Butte
Hike up to the top for a great view of Bend!
Sisters
Downtown Sisters is such a great area to explore!
Parks & Nature
It beautiful- you don't want to miss it. Be sure to get to the falls!!
65 locals recommend
Tumalo State Park
64170 O. B. Riley RdIt beautiful- you don't want to miss it. Be sure to get to the falls!!
Great Downtown Bend park, joy a lazy afternoon walk through the park- grab a bite to eat a one of many places in Downtown Bend.
135 locals recommend
Drake Park
Northwest Riverside BoulevardGreat Downtown Bend park, joy a lazy afternoon walk through the park- grab a bite to eat a one of many places in Downtown Bend.
Rim Trail is my favorite- take lunch and a lot of water...enjoy the beauty.
469 locals recommend
Smith Rock State Park
Rim Trail is my favorite- take lunch and a lot of water...enjoy the beauty.
Clear Lake is the opposite way that everyone else is going. Everyone visiting or living in Bend is going to one of the Cascade Lakes, Clear Lake is incredibly beautiful and is hiking is relaxing.
28 locals recommend
Clear Lake
Clear Lake is the opposite way that everyone else is going. Everyone visiting or living in Bend is going to one of the Cascade Lakes, Clear Lake is incredibly beautiful and is hiking is relaxing.
Shevlin Park
Great little park for a family friendly walk.
Beautiful Park with lots of room to run! Check the snow hill out in the winter!
16 locals recommend
Hollinshead Park
1235 NE Jones RdBeautiful Park with lots of room to run! Check the snow hill out in the winter!
Pine Nursery Disc Golf Course
Rock Park DriveDisc Golf Championships are held her yearly!!
Large play area for kids, BBQ area, softball fields, fishing pond, dog park, trails.
41 locals recommend
Pine Nursery Park
3750 NE Purcell BlvdLarge play area for kids, BBQ area, softball fields, fishing pond, dog park, trails.
Shopping
Downtown Bend has stayed roughly the same size since I was a child- there continues to be a plethora of locally owned and operated boutique stores in Downtown Bend that you can typically enjoy walking through, also many local coffee roasters (my favorite-looney bean) continue to open and thrive, grab a good book in one of the local book stores and pull up a compfy chair with a great cup of coffee.
44 locals recommend
Downtown Bend Business Association
916 NW Wall StDowntown Bend has stayed roughly the same size since I was a child- there continues to be a plethora of locally owned and operated boutique stores in Downtown Bend that you can typically enjoy walking through, also many local coffee roasters (my favorite-looney bean) continue to open and thrive, grab a good book in one of the local book stores and pull up a compfy chair with a great cup of coffee.
Old Mill District
520 SW Powerhouse DrYou will find it all in the Old Mill.
Cosa Cura
2735 NW Crossing DrCutest Consignment plus local Good store ever!
Vanilla Urban Threads
425 SW Powerhouse DrGreat vibes!
Somewhere That's Green Plant Shoppe
1017 Northeast 2nd StreetAn absolute must visit!
Activities
Bend Escape Room
61470 South Highway 97great group activiity for the winter