Have some down time and trying to figure out things to do? Here are a few of our favorite things to do and visit in the area!
Hikes:
If you don’t have a car check out Transit to Trails!
Crater Lake National Park ( 2 hour drive from Bend but worth it)
Black Butte
Tumalo Peak
Tumalo Falls
Oregon Badlands
Smith Rock State Park
Newberry Volcanic National Monument
Benham Falls
Lava Butte
Sparks Lake
Suttle Lake
Mt. Bachelor
Tam-MacArther Rim (permit required)
Green Lakes (permit required)
Mathieu Lakes (permit required)
Moraine Lake (permit required)
In Bend:
Drake Park or Riverbend Park
Standing surf wave
Bike trails
Float the Deschutes River
Pickleball
Bend Ale Trail
High Desert Museum
Golf
Shopping:
Old Mill District
Market of Choice or Newport Ave Market (made in OR food and drinks)
The Workhouse (local artists)
Silverado (jewelry)
Somewhere That’s Green (plants)
Gear Fix (used outdoor gear)
Ruffwear (dog supplies)
Other fun day trips:
Drive scenic Hwy 242 for stunning views
Visit Sisters, OR