Oregon Tourism

Bend, Oregon Visitors Guide

On the Deschutes River is the beautiful town of Bend. It is known for its many lakes and streams, majestic mountains, pine forest, ski slopes and golf courses.

In Bend you will also find fine dining like the Meadows and Roszak’s Fish House and posh resorts like the Inn of the Seventh Mountain (800-452-6810) which offers whitewater rafting trips, and horseback riding along with a variety of amenities or the Sunriver Resort (800-801-8765) which is touted as one of Oregon’s best vacation destinations.

Bend Parks & Recreation

LaPine - For exquisite scenery, swimming, fishing, and boating on the Deschutes River, grab your picnic basket and spend a day at LaPine.

Pilot Butte - You can get a wonderful view of
the Cascade Range when you visit the 101 acre park.

Tumalo - This is a great place for camping out while you enjoy swimming, fishing, and hiking. There are hot showers-so you can bring your tent or trailers for an extended stay.

Outdoor Adventures in Bend

Mount Bachelor Ski Area -Take in the sensational snow capped scenery as you ski the slopes and over 50 miles of cross country skiing trails.

Whitewater Rafting - Sign up for unforgettable
adventures on area rivers with
Sun Country Tours (541-382-6277)

Lava Butte & Lava River Cave -This extinct cinder cone has a paved road that runs to the top. At its peak you get a fantastic view of the Cascades. To the south is the 1.2 mile ramp and stairs to the Lava River Cave. On site is a visitor’s center where you can watch videos about the area’s history and geology.

National Sites of Bend

Newberry National Volcanic Monument - This is actually an active volcano where you will see numerous volcanic features and deposits. Further up the road are East and Paulina Lakes where you can enjoy boating, hiking, picnicking and camping.

Deschutes National Forest -The ruggedly beautiful land has such diverse scenery. You can see snow topped mountains, volcanic formations, ancient forest and raging rivers. There are a myriad of activities like skiing and snowmobiling in the winter, boating and fishing in the Deschutes River, and for hikers, there is 1,388 miles of trails—60 of which are on the Pacific Coast National Scenic Trail.

Educational Attractions of Bend

The Mount Observatory - Located at the University of Oregon; you can visit the observatory to see the stars, planet, and galaxies with their powerful telescopes.

High Desert Museum -An indoor/outdoor museum with live animals, cultural exhibits, hands-on fun, western art, American west dioramas and many other unique displays.

Photo Credits: Deschutes River in Bend by Thomas Kriese; Deschutes by David Hunter;