Things to do
Bend is known for its outdoor activities, adorable coffee shops, great breweries, and excellent food. It is why we love it! Here is a compiled list to help make your Bend adventure epic. Each day there will be an event also organize hikes at the more well-known landmarks and a river float on the Deschutes River for you to join if you would like.
Activities
Biking
Easy Rides: The Deschutes River Trail around the Old Mill District has paved flat paths that are great for an easy bike ride. Sunriver (South of Bend) has a network of fun paved trails.
Or you can get adventurous with the copious local mountain biking trails. It gets as crazy as you want to get.
Whatever your skill or adventure level, there are options for you!
Bike rentals: Pine Mountain Sports
Hiking
Bend has awesome nature and hiking trails! Each day we will organize one easy afternoon hike for the crew to some of the more will known local attractions (see the Schedule tab). For more hiking options or more adventurous options, see the 10 best hikes in Bend on AllTrails.
Other activities
High Desert Museum: A really fun museum of nature, history, art, and they have birds of prey. Kids always love this.
Some of our favorite places to eat and drink
Midtown Yacht Club: Food truck pod with indoor and outdoor seating, fire pits, and a bar.
Blacksmith Public House: In the town of Redmond. Food truck pod with indoor and outdoor seating, fire pits, and a bar. Check their events for live music. A great food option after visiting Smith Rock.
Crux Fermentation Project: Local brewery with some food trucks.
The Grove: Indoor food hall with a variety of really good food options.
Jackson's Corner: Two locations. A great healthy place for breakfast or lunch.
Spork: Asian fusion that is good for lunch or dinner.
Chow: Cute breakfast and lunch option in an endearing old house.
Deschutes Brewery: Multiple locations. Nationally recognized brewery local to Bend.
Silver Moon Brewing: Local Brewery. Food trucks with indoor and outdoor seating, fire pits, and a bar. Check their events for live music and comedy.
There are a ton of local breweries in Bend. They all serve food and have great beer.