Old Bend Travel Guide
Bend
Popular places to visit
Drake Park
Stroll along Mirror Pond and enjoy stunning views of Mount Bachelor in Bend’s premier park, which hosts a range of seasonal events.
Old Mill District
Nature and society converge in one of Bend’s most charming neighborhoods, which features stunning views and a lively cultural scene.
Hayden Homes Amphitheater
You can get tickets for a performance at Hayden Homes Amphitheater during your stay in Bend. Amble around the area's riverfront or seek out the cycling trails.
Sunriver Resort Golf Course
Play a round of golf at Sunriver Resort Golf Course and enjoy other activities in Bend such as cycling. Wander the riverfront in this family-friendly area.
High Desert Museum
Learn about central Oregon’s culture and come face to face with its wildlife, including birds of prey, bobcats, badgers and more, at Bend’s unique museum.
Pilot Butte State Park
Enjoy a trip to Pilot Butte State Park and popular activities such as cycling in Bend. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively breweries while you're in the area.
Things to do
The Ultimate Scavenger Bend! (Citywide)
Craft Brewery Tours with Complimentary Tasting Flights
Food Truck and Brewery Tour with Complimentary Tastings
1.5 Hours Private Meditations with the Horses in Oregon
Top hotels in Old Bend
The Newberry Hotel Bend, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
Staff was friendly
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
McMenamins Old St. Francis
Very funky and fun. Hot spa is so small as to be essentially unusable based on size of hotel. Not a problem for us since we like to be in downtown Bend and enjoyed the movie theatre and restaurants.;
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Riverhouse Lodge
Quick stay, great service and clean comfortable rooms as always.
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Campfire Hotel
Enjoy the homey, coziness of this hotel. The campfire at night-very soothing! Enjoyable conversations with fellow travelers. Only negative was noise from stairs and neighboring rooms which finally stopped around 2a. Could have been room location #117 as we didn't experience this our first time. Will ...
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Best Western Bend North
Elevator stopped working while five of us were in it. Tried to call staff to discuss issue and they refused to engage in conversation. Simply stated that help was going to come. In general staff were not prioritizing the customer experience at all. Especially During breakfast time. Overall, the hotel ...
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Bend Inn & Suites
I had a lower room and the room above me sounded like they were having a kettlebell workout at 1:18am. They left sometime in the 2:00 am hour. Management said call them and they will take care of it. They are on staff 24 hrs.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Old Bend
Downtown Bend
If you're spending some time in Downtown Bend, Tower Theater and Deschutes River are top sights worth seeing.
Old Mill District
While visiting Old Mill District, you might make a stop by sights like Old Mill District and Deschutes River.
River West
While visiting River West, you might make a stop by sights like Drake Park and Deschutes River.
Southern Crossing
While visiting Southern Crossing, you might make a stop by sights like Hayden Homes Amphitheater and Old Mill District.
Orchard District
While visiting Orchard District, you might make a stop by sights like Blockbuster and Pilot Butte State Park.
Broken Top
Broken Top might not have many top sights, but Deschutes Brewery and Hayden Homes Amphitheater are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
