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Newberry Crater near Bend, OR

We don’t expect Bend visitors to stay in the city limits. In fact, we hope you’ll use Bend as your home base for visiting regional treasures like Crater Lake National Park, Newberry National Volcanic Monument, or the Museum at Warm Springs on the land of the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs. Sticking close to town? Don’t miss Bend landmarks like Pilot Butte State Park—a dormant volcanic cinder cone smack-dab in the center of the city. Whether you’re a history buff, a State Park aficionado, or a traveler seeking the perfect sunset pic, there’s no shortage of scenic eye candy in this part of the state. Try a taste.

Turning Toward the Familiar Sierra Catcott, ROVA

Less than an hour south of Bend, Paulina Peak rises above the forested floor, jagged and nearly 8,000 feet tall. It overlooks two sparkling lakes, an impressive obsidian flow, and prickly lava fields.

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Tumalo Falls in the autumn, near Bend, OR

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Jumping on the shore of Paulina Lake in Newberry National Volcanic Monument near Bend, OR

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Crater Lake National Park near Bend, OR

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Hiking in Smith Rock State Park near Bend, OR

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An accessible walking trail in Bend, OR

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Leave No Trace in Bend, OR

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Guided canoe tour in Bend, OR

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Hiking near Bend, OR

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Central Cascades Wilderness permit sign near Bend, OR

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A close-up of a hand holding a small glass of dark beer from Deschutes Brewery in Bend, Oregon. The glass is lifted in front of a large wooden barrel inside the brewery. Perfectly captures the craft beer culture of the Bend Ale Trail and the must-try beers featured in this Bend craft beer guide.

A cicerone’s guide to Bend Ale Trail must-try beers

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Beer on tap at the Ale Apothecary in Bend, OR

Breweries + pubs in Bend, Oregon

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A golden Oregon wild yeast beer being poured at Funky Fauna Artisan Ales, a new brewery in Bend crafting Belgian-style saisons and farmhouse ales.

Get funky: Meet the brewers turning Central Oregon air into beer

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Zero-proof cocktails at Dear Irene in downtown Bend, Oregon, featuring a Path Less Taken mocktail on the bar beside a classic martini glass.”

Zero Proof, Full Flavor: Where to Drink N/A in Bend, Oregon

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Family dining + kid-friendly restaurants in Bend

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Upcoming events in Bend

24th Annual Bend Veterans Day Parade

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Kids Art With a Splash of Science

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Aspen Pathway Paint & Sip

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Sweet Escape Comedy

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Fight the Hand That Feeds: Histories of Authoritarian Policy and Aesthetic

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Thursday Night Live at Mountain Burger

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Kids Art With a Splash of Science

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Aspen Pathway Paint & Sip

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Sweet Escape Comedy

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