{"id":4828,"date":"2022-01-19T09:10:20","date_gmt":"2022-01-19T09:10:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/?p=4828"},"modified":"2023-08-16T17:53:46","modified_gmt":"2023-08-16T17:53:46","slug":"15-best-things-to-do-in-bend-oregon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/15-best-things-to-do-in-bend-oregon\/","title":{"rendered":"15 Best things to Do in Bend, Oregon"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Bend-Oregon.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13136\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Bend-Oregon.jpg 500w, https:\/\/bestplacesto.travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Bend-Oregon-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re planning a vacation in the United States, consider a trip to Bend Oregon. This small city sits on the Deschutes River and is near the Cascade Mountains, which offer multi-use trails and ski resorts. While in Bend, you should visit the High Desert Museum, which showcases the region&#8217;s environment and history. The Newberry National Volcanic Monument has stairs into Lava River Cave, and is a great place to go underground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For local entertainment, consider checking out the Tower Theatre, a restored 1950s theatre in downtown Bend. It has an outdoor amphitheater and shows. For local brews, check out the Astro Lounge and McMenamins Old St Francis School. Both feature great eats, as well. If you like your music, head to one of Bend&#8217;s numerous live shows. And if you love the theatre, head to Boneyard Beer for a laid-back atmosphere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re an outdoor enthusiast, head to the nearby Newberry National Volcanic Monument. The site contains volcanic cones that were formed during the Ice Age. To learn about this area&#8217;s geologic history, you can contact the local park rangers and ask questions about the area&#8217;s history. If you&#8217;re an avid spelunker, try out the Lava River Cave, part of the Newberry National Volcanic Monument. If you&#8217;re not a cave lover, at least try one of the local spelunking spots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you love a challenge, try surfing on the Deschutes River. Although it&#8217;s not for beginners, the wave is challenging, and you can&#8217;t miss the opportunity to catch the perfect wave while you&#8217;re here. If you&#8217;re not a surfer, don&#8217;t worry, you can watch people surf and enjoy the view of the Deschutes River. If you&#8217;re an art enthusiast, you can also check out the High Desert Museum, which features interactive exhibits. This museum is located about 10 miles south of downtown Bend. It offers gorgeous paths, pine forests, and a soaking pool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While visiting Bend, you should consider a visit to the Deschutes National Forest. There are over 300 caves in this area, and you can visit one of them for a nighttime concert. Aside from the natural beauty of the region, the area is home to several great restaurants and is home to many retirees. In fact, a trip to Bend is worth exploring both the quaint town center and its national forests. Its nature preserves and wildlife are a great way to spend the weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Cascade Mountain range is a stunning backdrop for the Cascade Mountains. From here, you can take in the sights and sounds of the area. A great way to enjoy nature in Bend is to visit one of the many distilleries in the region. You&#8217;ll find everything from locally produced whiskey to flavored spirits. The diversity and quality of booze makes it worth a trip to the Cascades. While you&#8217;re in the area, don&#8217;t forget to check out the arts and culture.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;re planning a vacation in the United States, consider a trip to Bend Oregon. This small city sits on the Deschutes River and is near the Cascade Mountains, which offer multi-use trails and ski resorts. While in Bend, you should visit the High Desert Museum, which showcases the region&#8217;s environment and history. 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