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Adventure Journal

The Best of Bend

Since 2009, blogger Tawna Fenske has penned regular posts for the Bend Adventure Journal featuring insider tips and best-of-Bend spotlights. A fourth-generation Oregonian with more than two decades spent living in Bend, Tawna offers hints to help you make the most of a Bend vacation. Whether you’re looking for the city’s best biscuits and gravy, planning a family hike, or wondering how to safely float the river, you’ll get the scoop with a side order of silly humor. Smile…you’re in Bend.

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American

Drake, Downtown Bend

Popular from the day it opened in 2013 on the corner of Wall St and... 801 NW Wall St, Bend, OR 97703 541.306.3366 http://www.drakebend.com/

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Malls & Shopping Centers

Old Mill District

Nestled alongside the Deschutes River, the Old Mill District is home to an eclectic mix... 450 SW Powerhouse Dr, Bend, OR 97702 541.312.0131 https://www.oldmilldistrict.com/

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State and National Parks

La Pine State Park

LaPine State Park is located among lodgepole and ponderosa pines along the Deschutes River. Popular... 15800 State Recreation Rd, La Pine, OR 97739 541.536.2428 http://oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm?do=parkPage.dsp_parkPage&parkId=32

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Disc Golf

Black Butte Ranch Disc Golf Course

Black Butte Ranch Disc Golf Course is located outside the gated portion of the Black... Hawks Beard, Sisters, OR 97759 http://www.pdga.com/course_directory/course/black-butte-ranch

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Coffee Shops

Crow’s Feet - A Mountain Collective

Crow's Feet - A Mountain Collective - is located in NorthWest Crossing, specializing in backcountry... 2843 NW Lolo Dr #110, Bend, OR 97703 541.728.0066 https://crowsfeetbend.com/

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Fishing

Fly Fishers Place

The Fly Fishers Place in Sisters carries top of the line equipment from Sage, RL... 151 W Main St, Sisters, OR 97759 541.549.3474 http://www.flyfishersplace.com/

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Golf

Meadows Golf Course at Sunriver

Meadows is acclaimed architect John Fought's creation, featuring tremendous variety within its 18 holes, seven... 17600 Center Dr, Sunriver, OR 97707 541.593.4402 https://www.sunriverresort.com/central-oregon-bend-golf/meadows-course

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Roller Skating & Skate Parks

Ponderosa Skate Park

Ponderosa Skate Park may be owned and operated by Bend Parks and Recreation District (BPRD),... 225 SE 15th St, Bend, OR 97702 541.389.7275 http://www.bendparksandrec.org/skateboarding/

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White Water Rafting

Sage Canyon Rafting

Sage Canyon River Company is an Oregon river rafting company dedicated to providing adventurous people... 509 Deschutes Ave, Maupin, OR 97037 541.395.2697 http://sagerafting.com/

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Activities

Go Play at Sunriver Resort

Sunriver Resort will make any vacation or day outing unforgettable! There is something for everyone... 17600 Center Dr, Sunriver, OR 97707 https://www.sunriverresort.com/experiences#!/

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Self-Guided Tours

Riddle Routes

Find clues, solve riddles, answer trivia and discover points of interest to learn more about... 541.801.3388 https://riddleroute.com

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Guided Tours

Oregon Ski Guides

Oregon Ski Guides is a division of Timberline Mountain Guides, Inc. that focuses on ski... 825 NW Federal Way, Bend, OR 97703 541.312.9242 http://oregonskiguides.com/category/instructional-ski-programs/

Bike Shops

Bend Electric Bikes

Bend Electric Bikes doesn't just sell ebikes, they ride them. Owner Sterling McCord has been... 869 NW Wall St, Suite 104, Bend, OR 97703 541.410.7408 http://www.bendelectricbikes.com/

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Distilleries

Oregon Spirit Distillers

Roots run deep at Oregon Spirit Distillers. Since 2009, they have made premium whiskeys and... 740 NE 1st St, Bend, OR 97701 541.382.0002 http://oregonspiritdistillers.com/

Natural Attractions

Newberry National Volcanic Monument - Lava Lands and Lava Butte

Lava Lands Visitor Center is the interpretive hub of Newberry National Volcanic Monument. Friendly rangers... 58201 S Hwy 97, Bend, OR 97707 541.593.2421 http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/centraloregon/recarea/?recid=38394

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Golf

Aspen Lakes Golf Course

Aspen Lakes Golf Course is one of the top ranked golf courses in Oregon, and... 16900 Aspen Lakes Dr, Sisters, OR 97759 541.549.4653 http://www.aspenlakes.com/

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Activities

Brasada Ranch

When it comes to recreation, amenities and adventures, Brasada Ranch has it all. Guests of... 16986 SW Brasada Ranch Rd, Powell Butte, OR 97753 888.487.3563 https://www.brasada.com/?utm_source=visitbend.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=things_to_do

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Canoe, Kayak & River Activities

Cultus Lake Resort

Cultus Lake Resort in Bend, Oregon is a favorite Pacific Northwest destination for family vacations.... 55885 Cascade Lakes Hwy, Bend, OR 97707 541.408.1560 http://www.cultuslakeresort.com/

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Fishing

FlySpur Ranch

Central Oregon draws adventurers from near and far, and many find themselves at Fly Spur... 64460 Research Rd, Bend, OR 97703 541.389.4995 http://www.flyspur.com/

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Cross Country Skiing

Meissner Nordic

Meissner Nordic is a volunteer-run organization that offers cross country skiing “for the community, by... 541.316.0831 http://www.meissnernordic.org/

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Golf

Prineville Golf Club

Located on the Ochoco Highway and surrounded by stunning Central Oregon scenery is Prineville Golf... 7120 NE Ochoco Hwy, Prineville, OR 97754 541.447.7266 https://www.facebook.com/prinevillegolfclub/

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Ice Skating

Seventh Mountain Resort

Located just outside of Bend right on the edge of the National Forest, Seventh Mountain... 18575 SW Century Dr, Bend, OR 97702 877.398.2387 http://seventhmountain.com/recreation/

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Horseback Riding & Equestrian

Sunriver Stables

Located on the west side of Sunriver Resort along the Deschutes River and west of... 57215 River Rd, Sunriver, OR 97707 541.593.6995 https://www.sunriverresort.com/experiences#!/e/horseback-riding-c72899b0/

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Sisters Area Chamber of Commerce

Whether you are looking for adventure in winter or summer, escape to the charming town... 291 E Main Ave, Sisters, OR 97759 541.549.0251 http://www.sisterscountry.com/THINGS-TO-DO

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Scenic Drives

Cascade Lakes National Scenic Byway

The Cascade Lakes National Scenic Byway begins as Century Drive at the locally nicknamed 'Flaming... 541.383.5300 http://traveloregon.com/trip-ideas/scenic-byways/cascades-lakes-scenic-byway/

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Ski Shops

Skjersaa's Ski & Snowboard

When you look far back to the roots of Bend's ski history, you see one... 345 SW Century Dr, Suite 100, Bend, OR 97702 541.382.2154 http://skibend.com

Bike Shops

Bend Velo

Bend Velo Bike Shop opened in 2009 to provide Bend Oregon with a truly unique... 1212 NE 1st St, Bend, OR 97701 541.382.2453 https://www.bendvelo.com/

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State and National Parks

Prineville Reservoir State Park

If you enjoy scenic beauty, camping, and water recreation, you should probably check out Prineville... 19020 SE Parkland Dr, Prineville, OR 97754 541.447.4363 https://oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm?do=parkPage.dsp_parkPage&parkId=26

Natural Attractions

Newberry National Volcanic Monument - Lava River Cave

Walking around much of Central Oregon, it’s easy to forget that the region was formed... 58201 S Hwy 97, Bend, OR 97707 541.593.2421 http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/centraloregon/recarea/?recid=38396

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Golf

Awbrey Glen Golf Club

Golf open from 11:00 a.m. to dusk for members only. This is the life.... 2500 NW Awbrey Glen Dr, Bend, OR 97703 541.385.6011 http://www.awbreyglen.com/Club/Scripts/Home/home.asp

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Golf

Broken Top Club

Food pick up only Wed. through Sunday 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. Broken Top... 62000 Broken Top Dr, Bend, OR 97702 541.383.8200 http://www.brokentop.com/

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Hiking

Deschutes Land Trust

Deschutes Land Trust is a nonprofit organization and nationally accredited land trust whose mission is... 210 NW Irving Ave, Suite 102 , Bend, OR 97703 541.330.0017 http://www.deschuteslandtrust.org/hikes-events

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Specialty Food & Wine

Good Drop Wine Shoppe

Good Drop Wine Shoppe is offering specially selected holiday cases to go. All wines are... 147 NW Minnesota Ave, Bend, OR 97703 541.410.1470 https://www.gooddropwineshoppe.com/newsite/

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Skiing & Snowboarding

Mt Bachelor Ski Area - Winter Activites

When planning a ski trip to the PNW, look no further than Bend, Oregon’s local... 13000 SW Century Dr, Bend, OR 97702 541.382.1709 https://www.mtbachelor.com/

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Golf

Pronghorn Resort

Everything you need is right here at Pronghorn Resort. Adventure awaits you with a full-service... 65600 Pronghorn Club Dr, Bend, OR 97701 541.693.5365 https://pronghornresort.com/

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Disc Golf

Seventh Mountain Resort Disc Golf Course

The permanent disc golf course at the Seventh Mountain Resort is a family friendly 9-hole... 18575 SW Century Dr, Bend, OR 97702 541.382.8711 http://seventhmountain.com/recreation/warm-weather-activities/

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