Southwest Bend Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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 Southwest Bend
Riverhouse Lodge
"Clean room, great property, great location. Would stay again"
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
Bend Inn & Suites
"Super friendly staff, clean rooms, and loved that it was pet friendly because we got to see so many cute animals even though we had to leave ours at home lol"
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Campfire Hotel
"Great hotel to stay at in the city!"
Reviewed on 2 Jun 2026
The Lodge at Eagle Crest Resort
"It is a resort with walking trails everywhere, even along the river right from your door. The amenities were great and the food was amazing."
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
Days Inn by Wyndham Bend
"Don’t go"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026
Red Lion Inn & Suites Deschutes River Bend
"Did not receive reserved room. Got queens instead of a king so they obviously gave our reserved room to someone who checked in before we arrived. Room was clean but smelled strongly like bleach."
Reviewed on 5 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Southwest Bend
Sunriver
Unique features of Sunriver include the golf courses and river views. Make a stop by The Village or Sunriver Resort Golf Course while you're exploring the area.
Southern Crossing
While visiting Southern Crossing, you might make a stop by sights like Hayden Homes Amphitheater and Old Mill District.
Old Bend
If you're spending some time in Old Bend, Deschutes River and Drake Park are top sights worth seeing.
River West
While visiting River West, you might make a stop by sights like Drake Park and Deschutes River.
Deschutes River Woods
While visiting Deschutes River Woods, you might make a stop by sights like Deschutes River and Newberry National Volcanic Monument.
