Overview
Bend is the county seat of Deschutes County in Central Oregon, nestled between the Cascade Range and the Maury Mountains. It is a year-round vacation destination known for outdoor activities like skiing at Mt.
Day Trips · Festivals · Nature · Skiing · Trekking
Before you go
Connectivity
Free Wi-Fi at Downtown Bend Library; an access card for public computers costs $1.
Day trips
Mt. Bachelor is 30 minutes west; Smith Rock and Newberry National Volcanic Monument are nearby.
Food
Most brewery pubs offer quality food; Longboard Louie's is a cheap burrito shack.
Transport
Bicycling is the best way to get around Bend. Downtown has free parking for first 2 hours.