Things To Do In Bend, Prineville and Deschutes County! 

Central Oregon’s recreational treasures were a closely guarded secret for many years. Now that the secret’s out, you too can get in on the Central Oregon lifestyle! In addition to its abundance of outdoor activities, Bend’s Old Mill District and Downtown provide excellent opportunities for shopping, fine dining, and music. Follow the links below for more information. 

Arts and Entertainment 

The Old Mill District
This thriving and historic part of the city sits on the banks of the Deschutes River and offers a multitude of opportunities to shop for art and clothing, take in a movie or listen to live music.  

The Les Schwab Amphitheatre
This brand new outdoor music venue beside the Deschutes River in the Old Mill District recently featured such acts as Bob Dylan, Coldplay, Jack Johnson, Ben Harper, Willie Nelson, the Beach Boys, and the Doobie Brothers. 

The Central Oregon Symphony Orchestra
Learn about Central Oregon’s Symphony Orchestra which also performs in Drake Park each summer during the Cascade Festival of Music.
 

The High Desert Museum
This museum provides a detailed multimedia tour of the History of the West as well as live animal exhibits including otters, porcupines, hawks, mustangs, and owls. 

Galleries and Museums
Learn more about the galleries and museums in Bend.  

Art Gallery Guide
More information about Art Galleries in Bend, including a fifteen-gallery tour offered once a month. 

Oregon Library Association
Libraries in Oregon.  

Deschutes Public Library
Bend’s new Public library houses over a quarter million volumes. 

Tower Theatre
This historic landmark in Bend’s scenic downtown recently underwent renovation and now offers a number of music concerts and plays.
 

Bend Theater Directory
Information on Bend’s theaters and ballet companies. 

The Cascade Festival of Music
Every summer the Cascade Festival of Music features concerts in Bend’s Drake Park. 

The Sunriver Music Festival
A perennial favorite, this summer festival is held in the beautiful community of Sunriver, located twenty minutes south of Bend. 

Cascade Arts & Entertainment
This excellent website provides detailed information on the arts and culture scene in Central Oregon. 

The Source Weekly
Bend’s magazine for arts, entertainment, and news. 

More Info on Bend
Website of the Bend, Oregon Visitor and Convention Bureau. 

Recreation 

The Mount Bachelor Ski Resort
3,683 acres and an average annual snowfall of 350 inches have made this mountain the spring training site for the U.S. Snowboarding Team. 

The Mount Hood Ski Bowl
The tallest mountain in Oregon features year-round skiing. 

The Mount Hood National Forest
Find out about current conditions or plan a camping trip. 

The Club at Pronghorn
A new golf course designed by Jack Nicklaus. 

Awbrey Glen Golf Club
A private club with sweeping views of the Cascade Mountains. 

Crosswater Club at Sunriver
Named one of “America’s 100 Greatest” Golf Courses by Golf Digest, this course features vast forested meadows and scenic waterways. 

Aspen Lakes Golf Course
Located a few miles from the quaint Western town of Sisters, in stunning view of the Three Sisters Mountains. 

Black Butte Ranch
This golf course also offers a range of outdoor recreational activities. 

Eagle Crest Resort
A fine course with over 300 days of sunshine a year. 

Crooked River Ranch Golf 

Lost Tracks Golf Club
An old-style golf course that winds through ponderosas and desert sage. 

River's Edge Golf Course 

OregonsGolf.com
Photos, links, and descriptions of Golf Courses in Oregon. 

Recreation Directory
An excellent directory of recreation in Bend.  

Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
Learn about Oregon’s wildlife or plan a fishing trip.
 

Oregon Fishing Guides
Get information on fishing Central Oregon. 

Hunting Information
Hunting reports and license information provided by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. 

Destination Wilderness
Whitewater Rafting adventures in Oregon. 

Central Oregon Adventures
Adventure trips and rafting. 

Smith Rock State Park
A world-renowned rock-climbing, mountain-biking, and hiking destination.
 

Central Oregon State Parks
Find maps and information on Central Oregon’s twelve State Parks.
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Inn of the Seventh Mountain
Biking, hiking, rafting, and horseback riding.
 

Wanderlust Tours
Moonlight canoeing, snowshoeing, cave tours and more. 

Kah-Nee-Tah Resort & Casino
Golfing, swimming, rafting, horseback riding, and gambling on the Warm Springs Indian Reservation. 

Dining 

Bend Restaurant Guide
Bend offers a wide variety of fine dining experiences. 

The Tumalo Feed Company
A very fine steak house. 

The Pine Tavern
A quaint, excellent restaurant overlooking Drake Park and Mirror Pond.
 

Anthony’s Homeport Bend
Enjoy fine seafood beside the Deschutes River in the Old Mill District.
 

Cork
Named “Best New Oregon Restaurant” in 2001, this creative culinary experience is located in Downtown Bend. 

Merenda Restaurant & Wine Bar
Chef Jody Denton brings “a bit of France and Italy” to the heart of Central Oregon. 

The Bend Brewing Company
Micro-brewed beer is a rapidly growing Northwest phenomenon. This local company brews some of the finest. 

The Deschutes Brewery
This award winning brewing company also has an excellent restaurant located in Bend’s historic Downtown. 

Cascade Lakes Brewing Company
Another local brewer of Micro-brews 

McMenamins
Eat, drink and be merry in the three bars of the McMenamin’s complex in Downtown Bend. 

The Grove Restaurant & Lounge
The place for late-night dancing and drinking. 

Restaurant Guide 

Shopping 

The Old Mill District
There are a number of shops in the Old Mill District including Victoria’s Secret, REI, and Banana Republic. 

Local Shopping Directory
A directory of shopping in Bend, from book stores to specialty boutiques.  

The Pony Village Mall 

The Mountain View Mall
Bend‘s largest mall recently underwent renovation and features J.C Penney‘s, G.I. Joe‘s, The Emporium and many others. 

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