Bob's Guide for Bend, OR
Food Scene
Baldy's Barbeque
235 SW Century DrBBQ is the best!
Best tacos in Bend. We go there every time we are in Bend!
80 locals recommend
El Sancho Taco Shop East
335 NE Dekalb AveBest tacos in Bend. We go there every time we are in Bend!
For some fine dining visit Washington Restaurant. Great drinks, food and atmosphere!
13 locals recommend
Washington Dining & Cocktails
900 Northwest Mount Washington DriveFor some fine dining visit Washington Restaurant. Great drinks, food and atmosphere!
The best bakery, breads, treats and coffee. Our favorite is the Black Butte Porter dark bread...totally European bread!
27 locals recommend
Village Baker
1470 SW Knoll AveThe best bakery, breads, treats and coffee. Our favorite is the Black Butte Porter dark bread...totally European bread!
Another amazing bakery with the best chocolate croissants ever!
103 locals recommend
The Sparrow Bakery
2748 Northwest Crossing DriveAnother amazing bakery with the best chocolate croissants ever!
Only 5 miles from the condo near Safeway. Pizza and lots of beer on tap!
11 locals recommend
Pacific Pizza & Brew
340 SW Century DrOnly 5 miles from the condo near Safeway. Pizza and lots of beer on tap!
10 Barrel Brewery
1135 NW Galveston AveVisit the original 10 Barrell and enjoy great food and beers!
The best gelato you will ever have is in downtown Bend!
21 locals recommend
Bontà Natural Artisan Gelato
920 NW Bond StThe best gelato you will ever have is in downtown Bend!
Sightseeing
Tumalo Falls
Take a drive to the top of this butte right in Bend and experience incredible sunsets!
141 locals recommend
Pilot Butte
Take a drive to the top of this butte right in Bend and experience incredible sunsets!
20 miles south of Bend is a do not miss this place. The little grand canyon is amazing! Take the 3 hour hike up over the butte down the river. Totally stunning and breath taking!
469 locals recommend
Smith Rock State Park
20 miles south of Bend is a do not miss this place. The little grand canyon is amazing! Take the 3 hour hike up over the butte down the river. Totally stunning and breath taking!
Take a day trip to Crater Lake. This is by far one of the most beautiful places on earth!
112 locals recommend
Crater Lake
Take a day trip to Crater Lake. This is by far one of the most beautiful places on earth!
Shopping
The Old Mill
380 Southwest Powerhouse DriveOutdoor mall with shops along the river!
Dontown Bend has some great stores for shopping and eating!
44 locals recommend
Downtown Bend Business Association
916 NW Wall StDontown Bend has some great stores for shopping and eating!
Entertainment & Activities
We are the closest you can get to Mt Bachelor! Winter skiing and summer mt biking and ziplines!
106 locals recommend
Bachelor Ski & Sports
13000 SW Century DrWe are the closest you can get to Mt Bachelor! Winter skiing and summer mt biking and ziplines!
Deschutes Brewery
901 SW Simpson AveTake a tour of the famous Deschutes Brewery!
High Desert Museum
59800 US-97Great museum for adults and kids...great day trip!
See what's playing and enjoy a show in this historic theater in downtown Bend
63 locals recommend
Tower Theater
835 NW Wall StSee what's playing and enjoy a show in this historic theater in downtown Bend
Reserve a concert today at this famous outdoor venue with top acts from around the world!
111 locals recommend
Les Schwab Amphitheater
344 SW Shevlin Hixon DrReserve a concert today at this famous outdoor venue with top acts from around the world!
Ski Hoodoo this winter. This smaller ski area is a big hit with the locals and cheaper too!
76 locals recommend
Hoodoo Ski Area
27400 Big Lake RoadSki Hoodoo this winter. This smaller ski area is a big hit with the locals and cheaper too!
One of the main activities in Bend in summer is to float the river from Riverbend Park to downtown Bend in tubes, rafts, kayaks. Then take the shuttle back to where you started for a few bucks. Or I drop the kids off and drive to the take out at Drake Park, park my car and Uber back to the start at Riverbend park! We do it every summer!
50 locals recommend
Deschutes River
One of the main activities in Bend in summer is to float the river from Riverbend Park to downtown Bend in tubes, rafts, kayaks. Then take the shuttle back to where you started for a few bucks. Or I drop the kids off and drive to the take out at Drake Park, park my car and Uber back to the start at Riverbend park! We do it every summer!
City/town information
Sisters
Do a day trip here to this cute town with shops and restaurants!