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Best Bend Hotel to Ski and Stay at This Winter

The search for the best hotel for your Bend, Oregon ski vacation has come to an end. Look no further than Waypoint Hotel. Located in the heart of Bend’s rapidly growing Central District, Waypoint Hotel offers skiers and snowboarders the perfect home base for alpine adventure. Guests at Waypoint have access to multiple ski resorts within driving distance, as well...

Top Things To Do in Bend in November

Central Oregon is a region known for having four distinct seasons, including a picturesque fall. This November, come catch the leaves as they turn from green to yellow, orange and red, and witness as the Cascade peaks receive some of the first snowfall of the season, foreshadowing a stellar winter season. November is the time of year things really begin...

Bend’s Best Pumpkin Patches & Haunted Houses

Bend is known for having four distinct seasons, including a vibrant fall. Bend and Central Oregon is a great place to watch leaves turn red, yellow and orange, and to enjoy all your favorite fall festivities. As Halloween nears, get your front-porch in shape for trick-or-treaters by making a visit to a local pumpkin patch; just remember, they offer a...

What Makes Bend a Popular Place to Visit?

Discover what makes Bend a popular place to visit. With outdoor adventure in a destination for everyone, the town’s popularity is for a good reason. Why is Bend, Oregon so Popular?  Visiting Bend, Oregon has become a pretty popular activity for tourists from around the country, and even the world. It’s honestly no surprise; Bend has so many reasons to...

Top Things Bend, Oregon is Known For

What is Bend, Oregon Known For? Bend oftentimes feels like a special place, and the reason isn’t surprising. We’re a city built on the legacy of pioneers, explorers, risk takers and of course, lovers of all things craft beer. In fact, some of the places that make Bend truly unique, like our historic parks, call back to that storied past,...

Top 6 Unique Things To Do in Bend, Oregon

A chance to explore Bend is a chance to see, do and learn something new. The now bustling city has a storied past, steeped in the perseverance of loggers, entrepreneurs and adventurers of all kinds. Nearby natural marvels like the Cascade Mountains, the Deschutes River and Smith Rock State Park invite exploration; as does the seemingly endless bounty of restaurants...

What to Do in Bend, Oregon in the Summer

Top Summer Activities in Bend, Oregon People are always asking what there is to do in Bend, Oregon in the summer; to be honest, the options can feel limitless. The mountains, canyons, forests and deserts near town create a culture that prioritizes playing around in and exploring our massive backyard. All across the region, visitors can explore the landscape from...

5 Romantic Fine Dining Restaurants You Have to Try in Bend

Bend is often called magical and it’s easy to see why. It’s rare to find a town so connected to nature, but also offering such luxurious amenities, like fine dining. Walking downtown when the sun has set and the trees are sparkling with lights can make couples feel like they’re walking through a Hallmark movie. Bend is a romantic place,...

Top Indoor Activities in Bend, Oregon

Even a place like Bend has its fair share of rainy, sleety and otherwise not-so-sunny days outside. When the weather is less than ideal, Bend still has so many great indoor activities to offer, from racing go karts and tasting fresh pints to perusing museums, shops and more. On your next rainy day, try out some of the best indoor...

Top 5 Reasons Bend, Oregon is Worth Visiting

From the sunny high desert climate with plenty to do and not to mention the good beer, discover why Bend, Oregon is worth visiting Top 5 Reasons Bend, Oregon is worth visiting Bend, Oregon is a paradise of mountains, rivers, forests, desert landscape and all the amazing food and beer you can dream up. Year round, this Central Oregon town...