Visit Bend
Bend is the ideal place for a family, retirees, or athletically minded folks. During the winter months one can take advantage of the Central Oregon weather and ski for half a day and go for a bike ride, run, or climb at Smith Rocks state park the other half day. Winter is a time for First Friday art walks through town or some of our winter festivals. With Spring and Summer come free outdoor concerts, fantastic paid outdoor family oriented concerts, a float down the river in the middle of the day or when you get out of work, Munch'n Music on Thursdays in Drake Park, First Fridays still happen, our local farmers market, and of course mountain biking and road riding right out your door. And don't forget we have hiking, rock climbing, cave exploring, bouldering, golfing, strolling along one of the many river trails, trail running, or sitting in the park with friends and family for a picnic.
For those who travel for business or pleasure the Bend/Redmond airport is 15 minutes away and offers direct flights to Portland, Seattle, Denver, Salt Lake City, Las Vegas, and Phoenix.
If you want a town where you feel part of a community and are needing to attend college, we are home to Oregon State University Cascades Campus, Central Oregon Community College, and many extension programs.
If you are looking for more than outdoor activity, there is always a great film festival, music festival, artists, poets, theater, and good food to be found happening around town.
Local Area Activities and Site Attractions
JUNIPER SWIM AND FITNESS
In the winter time take a yoga class, spinning class, swim in the lap pool, kids pool, enjoy the steam room, hot tub, or sauna. Work out in the gym, drop your kids off at daycare while you get a work out in! In the summer time enjoy the outdoor pools, both adult lap pool and kids pool with slides and water fountains. Or sign up for one of Bend Parks and Recs many classes.
www.bendparksandrec.org
SMITH ROCK STATE PARK
Just 20 minutes North of Bend is beautiful Smith Rocks State Park. Go for a hike, trail run, or rock climbing. If you want to learn how to climb on your own or take your family out, use one of the many guide services.
www.smithrock.com
MT. HOOD
Always wanted to climb Mt. Hood? Now's your chance. Live just 1 1/2 hours away and call Timberline Mountain Guides to help you summit a truly iconic peak!
If mountain climbing isn't your thing, go over and stay in the historic Timberline Lodge and ski all year long! YES all year long on the Palmer Glacier or in the winter time have your pick of 3 ski areas...Timberline, Meadows, and Ski Bowl.
www.skihood.com
www.timberlinelodge.com
www.timberlinemtguides.com
MT. BACHELOR
Want to stay closer to home to ski? Mt. Bachelor is only 20 minutes away. Great skiing, no lift lines, and a tubing park in the winter. Great deals on passes for locals, teens, and families. In the summer time you can hike the mountain, take a chair lift up to Pine Marten and enjoy a romantic sunset dinner on the deck with beautiful views.
www.mtbachelor.com
GOLF
If golf is your thing, you will LOVE it here. There are over 6 golf courses within 20 minutes of town. Many boasting stunning views of the mountains as you are on the green.
MT. BIKING AND ROAD RIDING
There are trails and road rides right out your door living in Bend. Go for a fantastic ride weekly with clubs. Get a shuttle from Cog Wild, or ride the uphill bit on your own for a much deserved downhill afterwords!
www.cogwild.com
RUNNING
More running groups and trails than you can imagine. Every night of the week meet folks and go for out for a sprint work out, a long trail run, a post work run.
www.footzonebend.com
POLE PEDAL PADDLE
Bend is home to the ever growing and famous PPP. Do it on your own, or get a team together..family or friends. The events include downhill ski, skate ski, bike ride from Mt. Bachelor to town, a 5 mile run, a paddle on the Deschutes River, and then finish it off with a sprint to the finish line!