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From the carefree bliss of floating the river to the adrenaline surge of whitewater rafting, Bend, Oregon’s range of summer fun spans bigger than our starry skies. From hiking to rock climbing to golfing to fly fishing, there’s so much to feed your soul and soothe your senses. Time to refuel? We’ve got award-winning restaurants, legendary breweries, and family-friendly dining spots waiting to fill your belly. Then tuck in at a Bend hotel, vacation rental, or cozy B&B for dreams of tomorrow’s Bend adventure.
Pro tip: travel mid-week to save some dollars on your lodging and have more elbow room on the river.
The innate beauty of the bygone logging town has helped morph it into an outdoor lover’s paradise.
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