Recreation

Bend is a mecca for cyclists, golfers, climbers, hikers, skiers, and just plain good people who want the best that the Northwest has to offer --- dry weather, fresh mountain air, and plenty of sunshine.

While it is impossible to accomplish all that there is to do and see on a first, second, or even twentieth visit to Bend, we dare you to try!

Come enjoy the downtown sights and spirit of downtown Bend's Christmas Tree Lighting in December, or watch the Cascade Cycling Classic's downtown criterium or Bend's Old Fashioned Fourth of July 4th Celebration & Pet Parade. Gear up for the Pole Peddle Paddle in May, and then cool off at Summerfest while you relax with any one of the area's microbrews and enjoy some local music.

Take a bike ride up the Century Highway, a Volcano tour, a starlit snowshoe adventure, a visit to the High Desert Museum, a morning hike at Smith Rock State Park, or enjoy any one of the free Sunday concerts at the Les Schwab Amphitheater in the Old Mill.

Finally, get out your clubs and enjoy any one of Bend's award winning golf courses.

We invite you to explore some of the links on this page. You'll find that when you live in Bend, Oregon, there is always something going on!