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What to Do in Bend, Oregon? 30 Best Bend, Oregon Attractions

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What to Do in Bend, Oregon? 30 Best Bend, Oregon Attractions

Introduction - Planning a trip and wondering what to do in Bend, Oregon? Check out these 30 Bend, Oregon attractions to visit...

 

Go paddling or fishing in Mirror Pond

Attraction 1 - Created by Bend Hydro Dam, Mirror Pond is the standout feature of Drake Park, and heading here is one of...

 
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Rent a movie from "The Last Blockbuster"

Attraction 2 - Before gaining fame from the Netflix documentary (the irony!), the last Blockbuster on Earth had to get creative to remain...

 

Hit the slopes at Mt. Bachelor

Attraction 3 - Just outside of Bend, Mt. Bachelor offers world-class slopes with over a hundred unique runs for skiing and snowboarding. It's...

 
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Enjoy river sports at Bend Whitewater Park

Attraction 4 - Surfing is one of the top Bend attractions despite being over one hundred miles inland from the Pacific Ocean. At...

 

Feel small in Newberry National Volcanic Monument

Attraction 5 - Found in the massive Deschutes National Forest, the Newberry National Volcanic Monument is a mind-bending tribute to the region's fiery...

 

Take a break in Drake Park

Attraction 6 - This park is central to Bend, both in geographical terms and in its commitment to outdoor enjoyment. It backs up...

 

Take a day trip to Crater Lake National Park

Attraction 7 - Crater Lake National Park is consistently ranked as one of the best National Parks of the West Coast. It's simultaneously...

 

Climb at Smith Rock State Park

Attraction 8 - Smith Rock State Park in nearby Terrebonne is one of the most popular things to do around Bend, Oregon. It...

 
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Shop in the Old Mill District

Attraction 9 - Like many towns and cities in the twenty-first century, Bend has had to walk the line between modernizing and maintaining...

 

Learn violent geology at Lava Butte

Attraction 10 - The eruptions that formed Lava Butte to the south of Bend 7,000 years ago would have been terrifying to behold...

 

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