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Otters at the High Desert Museum in Bend, OR

It’s in echoes of laughter bouncing down bike trails and the smiles that stretch warm and wide and free. That’s the joys of a family vacation, and we know the secret: it’s tucked away on Bend’s hiking trails, playgrounds, and ski slopes. It’s in the wide-eyed wonder of kids pointing out playful river otters, building silly snowmen at the fringe of a sledding hill, or spotting sparks of obsidian on volcanic trails. Whether your favorite form of family fun involves shopping, museums, floating the river, or just spending time as a family, Bend’s the place for making millions of memories together.

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From exploring the High Desert Museum to floating down the Deschutes River and hiking at Smith Rock State Park, there’s something to delight every member of the family.

Fun for the whole family

Looking through a scope at the High Desert Museum in Bend, OR

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Splash pad at Alpenglow Park in Bend, OR

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Family dining at 900 Wall in Bend, OR

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Guided canoe tour in Bend, OR

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Fuzzy brown dog at Bevel Brewing in Bend, OR

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Crater Lake National Park near Bend, OR

Crater Lake National Park

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A family at the Mt Bachelor bike park near Bend, OR

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Jumping on the shore of Paulina Lake in Newberry National Volcanic Monument near Bend, OR

Newberry Volcanic National Monument

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Leave No Trace in Bend, OR

Leave No Trace in Bend

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Tumalo Falls in the autumn, near Bend, OR

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Family ride bikes along the greenway in Bend, Oregon's Old Mill District.

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Funky Fauna brewery in Sisters, Oregon is part of the Bend Ale Trail

The Bend Ale Trail

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Flights Wine Bar in Bend, OR

Bend wine bars and wineries

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Pro Cyclist Serena Gordon biking through Downtown Bend, Oregon.

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Nonalcoholic beer from Crux Brewing in Bend, Oregon.

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A child at the trampoline zoo in Bend, OR

Indoor activities in Bend, Oregon

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Upcoming events in Bend

Online Webinar: Coexisting with Beavers

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Kids Ninja Warrior Spring Break Camp

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Kids Ninja Warrior Spring Break Camp

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Head Games Trivia Night at Deschutes Brewery (Bend Public House)

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Kids Ninja Warrior Spring Break Camp

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“Imagine and Empower” an Evening with COCC Student and Alumni Poets

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Kids Ninja Warrior Spring Break Camp

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Kids Ninja Warrior Spring Break Camp

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Head Games Trivia Night at Deschutes Brewery (Bend Public House)

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Kids Ninja Warrior Spring Break Camp

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“Imagine and Empower” an Evening with COCC Student and Alumni Poets

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