Guidebook for Bend
Food Scene
Locally owned, Bend Burger has great burgers and sandwiches named after local landmarks.
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Bend Burger Company
1939 NE 3rd StLocally owned, Bend Burger has great burgers and sandwiches named after local landmarks.
A fun, community style covered dining space surrounded by food trucks. Uniquely Bend.
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The Lot
745 NW Columbia StA fun, community style covered dining space surrounded by food trucks. Uniquely Bend.
Started by friends here in Bend, Backporch has become one of the best coffee roasters in the NW.
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Backporch Coffee Roasters
1052 NW Newport AveStarted by friends here in Bend, Backporch has become one of the best coffee roasters in the NW.
Great food, brew pub vibe. We prefer the Galveston location to downtown, the menus are different.
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Brother Jon's Public House
1227 NW Galveston AveGreat food, brew pub vibe. We prefer the Galveston location to downtown, the menus are different.
Excellent breakfast dishes in a historic home. Get there early on the weekends to avoid a long wait.
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McKay Cottage Restaurant
62910 O. B. Riley RdExcellent breakfast dishes in a historic home. Get there early on the weekends to avoid a long wait.
For upscale dining & drinks, Zydeco is a great choice - call for rooftop reservations.
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Zydeco Kitchen & Cocktails
919 NW Bond StFor upscale dining & drinks, Zydeco is a great choice - call for rooftop reservations.
Little Pizza Paradise
63455 N Hwy 97Great local pizza.
A new bistro unique to Bend and right on the river, a great start to your day in Bend.
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Bad Wolf Bakery and Bistro
1133 NW Wall StA new bistro unique to Bend and right on the river, a great start to your day in Bend.
The east side location of the popular local restaurant, this location is typically less crowded than its west side counterpart.
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Jackson's Corner
845 NW Delaware AveThe east side location of the popular local restaurant, this location is typically less crowded than its west side counterpart.
Sintra Restaurant
1024 Northwest Bond StreetOne of our favorites for breakfast & coffee.
Don't miss the Ocean Rolls. The best location is in Northwest Crossing, on NW Crossing Dr.
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The Sparrow Bakery
2748 Northwest Crossing DriveDon't miss the Ocean Rolls. The best location is in Northwest Crossing, on NW Crossing Dr.
One of the oldest Bend eateries still standing. They still bring it out on skates, too. Bring cash.
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Dandy’s Drive-in
1334 NE 3rd StOne of the oldest Bend eateries still standing. They still bring it out on skates, too. Bring cash.
Sightseeing
The tour of Deschutes Brewery is a great, free way to see behind the scenes of one of Bend's biggest exporters.
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Deschutes Brewery
901 SW Simpson AveThe tour of Deschutes Brewery is a great, free way to see behind the scenes of one of Bend's biggest exporters.
Don't miss the views from the top - the road is open Spring-Fall.
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Pilot Butte
Don't miss the views from the top - the road is open Spring-Fall.
Easy to walk, with a large footbridge and beautiful views of the river and multiple cascading falls.
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Benham Falls Overlook
Easy to walk, with a large footbridge and beautiful views of the river and multiple cascading falls.
Amazing lake for kayaking, with stunning 360 degree views of Mt. Bachelor and the rest of the cascades.
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Sparks Lake
Amazing lake for kayaking, with stunning 360 degree views of Mt. Bachelor and the rest of the cascades.
Archie Briggs Canyon Open Space
A 10-15 minute walk from home, offers stunning views of the river.
Entertainment & Activities
A great afternoon trip (road is closed to cars in winter), grab lunch or ice cream and rent a kayak or paddleboard at this popular lake destination.
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Elk Lake Resort and Marina
60000 Century DrA great afternoon trip (road is closed to cars in winter), grab lunch or ice cream and rent a kayak or paddleboard at this popular lake destination.
An easy-access lava tube cave. Family friendly, and always a memorable experience.
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Igumbi Lwezintaba Zomlilo
Cottonwood RoadAn easy-access lava tube cave. Family friendly, and always a memorable experience.
Within walking distance from the house (10-15 min), don't miss the large field across the bridge for soccer, picnics and field games.
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Sawyer Park
62999 O. B. Riley RdWithin walking distance from the house (10-15 min), don't miss the large field across the bridge for soccer, picnics and field games.
The pool and splash pad / water park are top notch.
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Juniper Swim & Fitness Center
800 NE 6th StThe pool and splash pad / water park are top notch.
The best water park in the area, the SHARC is spendy, but impressive with multiple pools, lazy river, toddler area, waterslides and more.
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I-Sunriver Homeowners Aquatic & Recreation Center
57250 Overlook RdThe best water park in the area, the SHARC is spendy, but impressive with multiple pools, lazy river, toddler area, waterslides and more.
The best place for beginning your river float. Kayaks & inflatables are great for this easy, rapid-free float to Drake Park downtown.
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I-Riverbend Dog Park
799 SW Columbia StThe best place for beginning your river float. Kayaks & inflatables are great for this easy, rapid-free float to Drake Park downtown.
Great for young kids, see Otters, Eagles, Spiders and more... experience the history of the high desert.
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High Desert Museum
59800 US-97Great for young kids, see Otters, Eagles, Spiders and more... experience the history of the high desert.
Yo Wild
63455 N Hwy 97Great Fro-yo close to home.
Harvest Park
63240 NW Lavacrest StOur favorite park for little kids, with a great, new play structure. Walking distance.
Shopping
Bend's best bet for shopping, movies and dining all in one place.
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Old Mill District
520 SW Powerhouse DrBend's best bet for shopping, movies and dining all in one place.
Iron Horse Second Hand
210 NW Congress StLarge store with inexpensive antiques and housewares.
Everything Else
This massive natural park along the Metolius River is perfect for picnics, walks, mountain biking, fishing (lake or river), and taking photos.
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Shevlin Park
This massive natural park along the Metolius River is perfect for picnics, walks, mountain biking, fishing (lake or river), and taking photos.
Arts & Culture
$3 movies, multiple restaurants and bars, and a turkish bath style hot tub. Worth the visit if you've never experienced a McMenamins.
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McMenamins
700 NW Bond St$3 movies, multiple restaurants and bars, and a turkish bath style hot tub. Worth the visit if you've never experienced a McMenamins.
Essentials
Very close to the house, large selection of natural and organic groceries.
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Natural Grocers
3188 N Hwy 97Very close to the house, large selection of natural and organic groceries.