Things we love about Bend!
Outdoor fun
Central Oregon is beautiful year round - get outside!
Beautiful, moderate hike along the river. We recommend picking up the trailhead at Farewell Bend Park and walking the full loop along the river (just under 3 miles round trip).
64 residents recomanen
Deschutes River Trail
Deschutes River TrailBeautiful, moderate hike along the river. We recommend picking up the trailhead at Farewell Bend Park and walking the full loop along the river (just under 3 miles round trip).
Short 30-minute drive outside Bend to this breathtaking waterfall. Last 2 miles of the drive are rocky, so be sure your car can handle it before heading out to the falls. There's a moderate, short hike up the top of the falls or a 6.5 Tumalo Falls trail for the more adventurous.
214 residents recomanen
Tumalo Falls
Short 30-minute drive outside Bend to this breathtaking waterfall. Last 2 miles of the drive are rocky, so be sure your car can handle it before heading out to the falls. There's a moderate, short hike up the top of the falls or a 6.5 Tumalo Falls trail for the more adventurous.
A beautiful spot no matter the time of year. Take a short hike from the trailhead in the summer months (Warning: road to trailhead is very rough - 4-wheel drive vehicles recommended) or snowshoe from Bachelor Village in the winter months!
20 residents recomanen
Todd Lake
A beautiful spot no matter the time of year. Take a short hike from the trailhead in the summer months (Warning: road to trailhead is very rough - 4-wheel drive vehicles recommended) or snowshoe from Bachelor Village in the winter months!
Beautiful, moderate hike (3.6 miles out and back). Wear good boots, bring water and dress in layers as tree cover can make things chilly. Trail is very popular in the summer months, but in early spring/late fall you could have the place to yourself. Forested areas may be muddy.
57 residents recomanen
Cascades de Tamolitch (Piscina Blava)
Beautiful, moderate hike (3.6 miles out and back). Wear good boots, bring water and dress in layers as tree cover can make things chilly. Trail is very popular in the summer months, but in early spring/late fall you could have the place to yourself. Forested areas may be muddy.
Craft beer
Bend = Beer
Best outdoor beer garden in Bend! Great beer, yummy food and live music - Crux is a must visit for craft brew lovers.
Pro tip: Try the pretzel and beer cheese - you won't regret it!
246 residents recomanen
Crux Fermentation Project
50 SW Division StBest outdoor beer garden in Bend! Great beer, yummy food and live music - Crux is a must visit for craft brew lovers.
Pro tip: Try the pretzel and beer cheese - you won't regret it!
Female-owned craft brewery in the Old Farm district. Yummy beer and BBQ food truck on site daily. Wonderful neighborhood spot with indoor and outdoor seating.
20 residents recomanen
Spider City Brewing Company
1177 SE 9th StFemale-owned craft brewery in the Old Farm district. Yummy beer and BBQ food truck on site daily. Wonderful neighborhood spot with indoor and outdoor seating.
Delicious beers on tap, beer cheese mac n cheese (!), and beautiful views of the Deschutes from their patio - a unique brewery in the heart of the Old Mill district.
35 residents recomanen
Monkless Belgian Ales
803 Southwest Industrial WayDelicious beers on tap, beer cheese mac n cheese (!), and beautiful views of the Deschutes from their patio - a unique brewery in the heart of the Old Mill district.
Fun little craft brew spot on Galveston that serves as a coffee house in the mornings. Cute outdoor area, good beer and fun people watching spot on the West side.
22 residents recomanen
Boss Rambler Beer Club
1009 NW Galveston AveFun little craft brew spot on Galveston that serves as a coffee house in the mornings. Cute outdoor area, good beer and fun people watching spot on the West side.
Food food food
There are lots of great spots in Bend, but here are a few we return to again and again.
Lovely restaurant and bar in the heart of downtown Bend. Reservations are highly recommended. A great place for a little date night or celebratory dinner.
77 residents recomanen
900 Wall
900 NW Wall StLovely restaurant and bar in the heart of downtown Bend. Reservations are highly recommended. A great place for a little date night or celebratory dinner.
Casual local spot in downtown Bend. If you're into deviled eggs, ask about their daily combo. Great burgers, onion rings and drinks.
9 residents recomanen
J DUB
932 NW Bond StCasual local spot in downtown Bend. If you're into deviled eggs, ask about their daily combo. Great burgers, onion rings and drinks.
Best donuts in Bend! Lots of variety - we recommend their apple fritters, if that's your thing. On Mondays they do "pies" - basically glazed donuts filled with pie filling (quite good!). Cash only - so hit the ATM before you go to Richard's.
Richard's Donuts & Pastries
61419 S Hwy 97Best donuts in Bend! Lots of variety - we recommend their apple fritters, if that's your thing. On Mondays they do "pies" - basically glazed donuts filled with pie filling (quite good!). Cash only - so hit the ATM before you go to Richard's.
Great local spot for street tacos! There are two locations and both are busy but staff is friendly and service is fast. Barbacoa beef is yumm-o!!
28 residents recomanen
El Sancho Taco Shop West
1254 NW Galveston AveGreat local spot for street tacos! There are two locations and both are busy but staff is friendly and service is fast. Barbacoa beef is yumm-o!!
Delish ramen joint in Old Mill district. This place is small, so we recommend doing takeout or be prepared to wait a bit.
17 residents recomanen
Miyagi Ramen
550 SW Industrial WayDelish ramen joint in Old Mill district. This place is small, so we recommend doing takeout or be prepared to wait a bit.
Great upscale Italian restaurant on the West side. Recommend reservations to ensure a table, but a seat at the bar is also nice.
15 residents recomanen
BOSA Food & Drink
1005 Northwest Galveston AvenueGreat upscale Italian restaurant on the West side. Recommend reservations to ensure a table, but a seat at the bar is also nice.
Thrifting + Vintage
Huge store, great selection and friendly staff. Plus, they have treats for your pups while you shop!
Humane Society Thrift Store
61220 S Hwy 97Huge store, great selection and friendly staff. Plus, they have treats for your pups while you shop!
Absolutely packed thrift store benefitting City Care social services. Great place to dig around and find a hidden gem.
City Thrift
999 NE 2nd StAbsolutely packed thrift store benefitting City Care social services. Great place to dig around and find a hidden gem.
Enormous store with several warehouses full of home goods, furniture, home design elements, etc.
Habitat for Humanity ReStore
224 NE Thurston AveEnormous store with several warehouses full of home goods, furniture, home design elements, etc.