Downtown 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.
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.
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.
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
Top hotels in Downtown Bend
The Oxford Hotel Bend
Top notch service from arrival to departure. Highly recommend.
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
McMenamins Old St. Francis
Always excellent
Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026
Wall Street Suites
Sweet place with kind people and great water pressure! Comfy beds and walking distance to downtown.
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Riverhouse Lodge
The river view room was amazing
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Hotel Peppertree Bend, BW Premier Collection
Great location. Our room was on the road side and it was surprisingly quiet. Room was nice and spacious. We did not eat there so unsure about that. Pool was nice. Very close to our room which was nice
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Campfire Hotel
Our stay was perfect. We were sad the cantina was closed at the beginning of our stay.
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Bend
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 Deschutes River and Tower Theater.
Old Mill District
While visiting Old Mill District, you might make a stop by sights like Old Mill District and Deschutes River.
Orchard District
While visiting Orchard District, you might make a stop by sights like Blockbuster and Pilot Butte State Park.
Southern Crossing
While visiting Southern Crossing, you might make a stop by sights like Hayden Homes Amphitheater and Old Mill District.
Larkspur
While Larkspur isn't home to many top sights, Pilot Butte State Park and Old Mill District are some notable places to visit nearby.