Bend Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

About Bend

The city of Bend, which is nestled between the Cascade Range and the Maury Mountains, is a vacation destination in both summer and winter, known for its year-round offering of outdoor activities.

Top Attractions in Bend

Explore the best things to see and do in Bend:

• ★Bend Kayak School and Rentals
• ★Big Mountain Heli Tours
• ★Cascade lakes and Mountains
• ★Cultus Lake
• ★Deschutes Historical Museum
• ★Deschutes River
• ★Drake Park and Mirror Pond
• ★Elk Lake

Where to Eat in Bend

Must-try local food and restaurants:

• 🍴Anthony's
• 🍴Bontà Natural Artisan Gelato
• 🍴Broken Top Restaurant
• 🍴Deschutes Brewery Public House
• 🍴Goody's Chocolates and Ice Cream
• 🍴Longboard Louie's

Where to Stay in Bend

• 🏨Eagle Crest Resort
• 🏨McMenamins Old St. Francis School
• 🏨Mt. Bachelor Village Resort
• 🏨Seventh Mountain Resort
• 🏨Shilo Inns Bend Hotel
• 🏨Sunriver Resort

Bend Travel Guide Sections

Our comprehensive guide covers 11 sections including: