Places to eat/things to do
Family Outings
Free day? Here are some fun suggestions. More options are online: https://www.visitbend.com/things-to-do/activities/
One of two area trampoline parks, this one is great for younger kids and their parents
15 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Mountain Air Trampoline Park
20495 Murray RdOne of two area trampoline parks, this one is great for younger kids and their parents
The other trampoline park, lots more physical activity like obstacle courses, gladiator battles, lazer tag and a small rock climbing wall. Perfect for the bigger kids (ages 8 and up)
13 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Trampoline Zone & Adventure Park Bend
63040 NE 18th StThe other trampoline park, lots more physical activity like obstacle courses, gladiator battles, lazer tag and a small rock climbing wall. Perfect for the bigger kids (ages 8 and up)
Bend Rock Gym
1182 SE Centennial CtTons of rock climbing, huge facility
Beat the heat or the cold here, exhibits are always changing but include:
Wildlife programs—porcupines, otters, reptiles, a bobcat—meet them all up close. Raptors of the Desert Sky—hawks, owls and other raptors—soar overhead.
284 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
พิพิธภัณฑ์ทะเลสาบสูง
59800 US-97Beat the heat or the cold here, exhibits are always changing but include:
Wildlife programs—porcupines, otters, reptiles, a bobcat—meet them all up close. Raptors of the Desert Sky—hawks, owls and other raptors—soar overhead.
Tumalo State Park
64170 O. B. Riley RdTake a dip in the river or just go for some great time outside
Easy hike for all ages. Double check website to make sure the trail is open.
214 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Tumalo Falls
Easy hike for all ages. Double check website to make sure the trail is open.
Bowling, arcade games, outdoor gokarts, bumper cars, batting cages. Indoor fun.
26 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
ศูนย์ความบันเทิง Sun Mountain
300 NE Bend River Mall DrBowling, arcade games, outdoor gokarts, bumper cars, batting cages. Indoor fun.
There are a wide variety of activities to enjoy including: Ice Skating, Hockey and more. Each Summer and Fall they offer: basketball, pickle ball, badminton, futsal, scootering, skateboarding, rock climbing, ping pong, foosball, cornhole, ladder toss and bocce ball. Look for details, fees and schedule at The Pavilion.
Open Play is free and offered during set times for court sports and open spaces for play and recreate.
26 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
The Pavilion
1001 SW Bradbury DrThere are a wide variety of activities to enjoy including: Ice Skating, Hockey and more. Each Summer and Fall they offer: basketball, pickle ball, badminton, futsal, scootering, skateboarding, rock climbing, ping pong, foosball, cornhole, ladder toss and bocce ball. Look for details, fees and schedule at The Pavilion.
Open Play is free and offered during set times for court sports and open spaces for play and recreate.
Seventh Mountain Ice Rink
18575 SW Century DrAn amazing winter vibe, outdoor rink - unbeatable!
Rent a Surrey that seats 3-9 people and ride through the Old Mill District and along the river trail. Wheel Fun Rentals has surreys, coupes, cruisers and multi speed bikes, tandem bikes, baby jogger, Norge boards and more.
292 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Old Mill District
520 SW Powerhouse DrRent a Surrey that seats 3-9 people and ride through the Old Mill District and along the river trail. Wheel Fun Rentals has surreys, coupes, cruisers and multi speed bikes, tandem bikes, baby jogger, Norge boards and more.
Balloons glow brightly against the night sky on Friday, July 26 at dusk for Night Glow at Riverbend Park.
The Children’s Festival has more than 60 kids activities, including crafts, face painting, bouncy houses and numerous game booths. The festival is free and activities range in price with a portion of proceeds benefiting Saving Grace. Event runs 10am-4pm on Saturday, July 27.
And don’t miss the balloon launches Friday through Saturday, always at the end of July! Google for more info on this year's festival!
Balloons Over Bend
Balloons glow brightly against the night sky on Friday, July 26 at dusk for Night Glow at Riverbend Park.
The Children’s Festival has more than 60 kids activities, including crafts, face painting, bouncy houses and numerous game booths. The festival is free and activities range in price with a portion of proceeds benefiting Saving Grace. Event runs 10am-4pm on Saturday, July 27.
And don’t miss the balloon launches Friday through Saturday, always at the end of July! Google for more info on this year's festival!
The 2019 Deschutes County Fair in Redmond typically occurs at the end of July/early August and offers up family-friendly entertainment including 4-H farm animals, the rodeo, the Family-Fun Zone and carnival rides. Stroll through the barns and see the goats, pigs, bunnies and many more animals raised by local kids.
15 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Deschutes County Fairgrounds
3800 SE Airport WayThe 2019 Deschutes County Fair in Redmond typically occurs at the end of July/early August and offers up family-friendly entertainment including 4-H farm animals, the rodeo, the Family-Fun Zone and carnival rides. Stroll through the barns and see the goats, pigs, bunnies and many more animals raised by local kids.
The Regal Summer Movie Express is a great way to enjoy a morning movie with other families at a great price. This summer enjoy $1 movies on Tuesday and Wednesdays at 10am (June -August). Pick a hot day, pack up the kids and watch a kid’s movie in an air conditioned theater at Regal Cinemas with a large tub of popcorn. Movies run Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
54 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Regal Cinemas Old Mill 16 & IMAX
680 SW Powerhouse DrThe Regal Summer Movie Express is a great way to enjoy a morning movie with other families at a great price. This summer enjoy $1 movies on Tuesday and Wednesdays at 10am (June -August). Pick a hot day, pack up the kids and watch a kid’s movie in an air conditioned theater at Regal Cinemas with a large tub of popcorn. Movies run Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
An awesome outdoor venue with both free and paid concerts throughout the summer and spring. See their website for what's coming up
111 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Les Schwab Amphitheater
344 SW Shevlin Hixon DrAn awesome outdoor venue with both free and paid concerts throughout the summer and spring. See their website for what's coming up
Munch & Movies runs Friday nights (August-September) at Compass Park. Live music by local musicians starts at 6pm and movies will begin at dusk. Enjoy dinner and dessert from nearby restaurants onsite. Free films on the big screen range from classic horror, unsurpassed comedy, moving drama and exciting action. Bring a low back chair and a blanket.
6 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Compass Park
2500 NW Crossing DrMunch & Movies runs Friday nights (August-September) at Compass Park. Live music by local musicians starts at 6pm and movies will begin at dusk. Enjoy dinner and dessert from nearby restaurants onsite. Free films on the big screen range from classic horror, unsurpassed comedy, moving drama and exciting action. Bring a low back chair and a blanket.
Solar Viewing and a Great Horned Owl
See the sun through a filtered telescope! The Oregon Observatory will offer Solar Viewing in the Old Mill District. At the same time, see a great horned owl up close and learn more about these beautiful creatures from a Naturalist from the Sunriver Nature Center.
Solar Viewing and Great Horned Owl available from 11:30 noon- 1:30pm, in the plaza next to Strictly Organic Coffee Co. Happening on Wednesdays in July-August.
The Sunriver Nature Center offers —hands-on exhibits about mammals, reptiles, amphibians and birds—plus interpretive exhibits, a botanical garden and nature trail. The kids will love it!
67 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Oregon Observatory at Sunriver
57245 River RoadSolar Viewing and a Great Horned Owl
See the sun through a filtered telescope! The Oregon Observatory will offer Solar Viewing in the Old Mill District. At the same time, see a great horned owl up close and learn more about these beautiful creatures from a Naturalist from the Sunriver Nature Center.
Solar Viewing and Great Horned Owl available from 11:30 noon- 1:30pm, in the plaza next to Strictly Organic Coffee Co. Happening on Wednesdays in July-August.
The Sunriver Nature Center offers —hands-on exhibits about mammals, reptiles, amphibians and birds—plus interpretive exhibits, a botanical garden and nature trail. The kids will love it!
The great outdoors
Things to see and do outside while visiting Central Oregon! More great options available online: https://www.visitbend.com/things-to-do/activities/
It's a drive, but so worth it. World-renowned rock climbing but walking trails for all ages. Bring plenty of water!
469 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
สวนสาธารณะรัฐ Smith Rock
It's a drive, but so worth it. World-renowned rock climbing but walking trails for all ages. Bring plenty of water!
Tumalo Falls - short hike to a 97’ waterfall, separate biking trails are also accessible
214 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Tumalo Falls
Tumalo Falls - short hike to a 97’ waterfall, separate biking trails are also accessible
Pilot Butte State Park - a 15 minute drive to the other side of town, hard to believe this is right in our backyard. A simple walk/hike with 360* views of the area. Do not miss this!
141 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Pilot Butte
Pilot Butte State Park - a 15 minute drive to the other side of town, hard to believe this is right in our backyard. A simple walk/hike with 360* views of the area. Do not miss this!
Shevlin Park - just a short drive west, spend a couple of hours exploring this beautiful park suitable for hiking and biking (and running!)
Shevlin Park Road
Shevlin Park RoadShevlin Park - just a short drive west, spend a couple of hours exploring this beautiful park suitable for hiking and biking (and running!)
Paulina Peak - near the lava caves, view of Newberry Crater
26 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Paulina Peak Observation Site
Paulina Peak - near the lava caves, view of Newberry Crater
Maston Trailhead
20275 Newcomb RdGreat biking for all levels
Phil's Trailhead
Some of the best mountain biking you'll find, on Bend's Westside
Check the website to make sure it is open. You'll need a jacket (it's always cold in there) and flashlights. Not great for small kids, you'll be stepping over rocks and it can be difficult to navigate while holding tiny hands
90 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
ถ้ำลาวา ริเวอร์
Cottonwood RoadCheck the website to make sure it is open. You'll need a jacket (it's always cold in there) and flashlights. Not great for small kids, you'll be stepping over rocks and it can be difficult to navigate while holding tiny hands
Shop, eat or float/paddleboard the Deschutes River. Equipment is available to rent onsite.
292 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Old Mill District
520 SW Powerhouse DrShop, eat or float/paddleboard the Deschutes River. Equipment is available to rent onsite.
Rent paddleboats and canoes on site, a gorgeous float through nearby Sunriver
19 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Resort marina
17400 Deschutes RdRent paddleboats and canoes on site, a gorgeous float through nearby Sunriver
Food scene
Locals' favorite for coffee with multiple locations throughout Bend. 2 locations on the westside, one drive through on the south side near deschutes river woods
132 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Backporch Coffee Roasters
1052 NW Newport AveLocals' favorite for coffee with multiple locations throughout Bend. 2 locations on the westside, one drive through on the south side near deschutes river woods
Thump Coffee
25 NW Minnesota AveGreat spot downtown, awesome vibe.
Voted Bend's best breakfast more years in a row than anyone can count. Awesome for lunch, too (no dinner service)
123 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
McKay Cottage Restaurant
62910 O. B. Riley RdVoted Bend's best breakfast more years in a row than anyone can count. Awesome for lunch, too (no dinner service)
A favorite breakfast and lunch space, check out one of their famous bloody mary's!
149 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
The Victorian Café
1404 NW Galveston AveA favorite breakfast and lunch space, check out one of their famous bloody mary's!
2 locations, one on the westside and another on the south end near deschutes river woods
35 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
La Rosa Modern Mexican Kitchen
2763 NW Crossing Dr2 locations, one on the westside and another on the south end near deschutes river woods
Spork
937 NW Newport AveOne of Bend's most beloved restaurants
Pilot Butte Drive In
917 Northeast Greenwood AvenueYou like burgers? Don't miss this spot!
The Lot
745 NW Columbia StFood carts your thing? Do this.
Sora Sushi Restaurant
744 NW Bond StConveyor belt sushi for the win. $2.70/plate special from 11-5PM
Zydeco Kitchen & Cocktails
919 NW Bond StUpscale dining and cocktails downtown
Innocent plug for our place, self-serve frozen yogurt
13 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
Cuppa Yo Frozen Yogurt Westside
937 NW Newport AveInnocent plug for our place, self-serve frozen yogurt
Cuppa Yo Frozen Yogurt Eastside
1462 Northeast Cushing DriveBEER.
Wait time can be long at the westside location (though always worth it!), check out their new location on the eastside as well!
211 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
10 Barrel Brewery
1135 NW Galveston AveWait time can be long at the westside location (though always worth it!), check out their new location on the eastside as well!
Tons of great places to sample some of Bend's best beer! Check out the River Pig Saloon as well for a fun bar scene
15 คนท้องถิ่นแนะนำ
The Box Factory, Bend, Oregon, Mill Quarter, Est 1916
550 SW Industrial WayTons of great places to sample some of Bend's best beer! Check out the River Pig Saloon as well for a fun bar scene