By Andrew Sayles
Introduction
This list of fun things to do in Bend, Oregon will satisfy nature lovers, foodies...
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Bend is a city that loves craft beer and has the highest number of breweries...
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The Cascade mountain range extends from Northern California all the way through Oregon, Washington, and...
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Surfing is one of the top Bend attractions despite being over one hundred miles inland...
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Bend sits in Oregon's high desert but is almost completely surrounded by national forests. The...
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When the city at the "Bend" of the Deschutes River was incorporated in 1904, it...
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This park is central to Bend, both in geographical terms and in its commitment to...
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Created by Bend Hydro Dam, Mirror Pond is the standout feature of Drake Park, and...
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The High Desert Museum on the south side of Bend is an incredible project that...
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Found in the massive Deschutes National Forest, the Newberry National Volcanic Monument is a mind-bending...
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Like many towns and cities in the twenty-first century, Bend has had to walk the...
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Smith Rock State Park in nearby Terrebonne is one of the most popular things to...
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If it's open spaces you're after, you'll love Oregon Badlands Wilderness. This public land is...
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An old cinder cone called Pilot Butte rises from the Earth just east of downtown...
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In a land of towering, glaciated volcanos, Tumalo Mountain provides a great summit opportunity without...
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For an even less intense hike in the region, taking the trail to the thundering...
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Just outside of Bend, Mt. Bachelor offers world-class slopes with over a hundred unique runs...
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Residents of Bend appreciate each of its four distinct seasons, making a pair of snowshoes...
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Bend has been rated one of the top ten fly fishing towns in the United...
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With all of the surrounding peaks, it should come as no surprise that mountain biking...
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Munch & Music at the Drake Park amphitheater brings together food trucks, craft beer, and...
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The rapids of the Deschutes River provide adventure-minded travelers with a memorable whitewater rafting half-day...
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Crater Lake National Park is consistently ranked as one of the best National Parks of...
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The BendFilm Festival is a small but growing celebration of independent movie-making. If you're an...
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Before gaining fame from the Netflix documentary (the irony!), the last Blockbuster on Earth had...
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While Bend is typically seen as a modern cultural center in the region, the signs...
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Horses were the main mode of transportation in Bend not that long ago, and today...
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Nearby Sunriver Nature Center and Observatory is a wonderful place to visit. It is one...
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The eruptions that formed Lava Butte to the south of Bend 7,000 years ago would...
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Pickleball has quietly taken the world of recreation by storm, being named one of the...
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The high desert provides an ideal environment for birds of prey who make their roosts...
Conclusion
Bend and its surroundings offer a near-perfect balance between feeling the pulse of society and...
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