Location: Bend
Top Things to do in Bend
The 6 Best Hidden Gems Things to do in Bend, Oregon (OR)
Only 21 miles from RDM airport, Bend is a natural playground for families and adventure travelers. Hiking and fishing along the Deschutes river, mountain biking and skiing at Mt. Bachelor are among the favorite activities. Enjoy award-winning restaurants or one of the nearly 30 breweries and pubs. Sunny weather compliments the many world class festivals and concerts. Bend is a great spot for family-friendly fun as well, from the High Desert Museum to ski areas with no fees for children under 12.
Restaurants in Bend
1. Cog Wild Mountain Bike Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 761 reviews
Cog Wild Bicycle Tours & Shuttles is the only local mountain bike tour company in Central Oregon. We offer one day tours, shuttles and multi-day mountain bike vacations. We are your local resource for the trails including local favorites and help in planning your trip to Central Oregon. Contact us today to get the locals perspective on 200+ miles of single track right outside of town.
2. Wanderlust Tours
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 679 reviews
Wanderlust Tours offers half-day guided tours and trips throughout the year in the Bend, Oregon region. All tours are lead by our award-winning naturalist guides. We have specialized in outdoor tours, Bend brewery tours, outdoor activities, and things to do in Bend Oregon since 1993.
3. RiverStone Adventures
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 31 reviews
Whitewater rafting trips in Central Oregon. We offer custom rafting, fishing and training in the Northwest from Bend, Portland, Seattle, California. Splash & Giggle whitewater rafting fun on the Lower Deschutes, McKenzie, and North Santiam Rivers! Family rafting, standup paddleboarding, kayaking, canoeing and river safety courses also offered.
4. Outriders Northwest
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5.0 based on 247 reviews
As a U.S. Forest Service authorized operator of “Side-by-Side” off-road guided tours, Outriders Northwest offers the most unique outing available. We provide half-day drive or ride tours guided by professional operators of specially equipped 4WD off-road vehicles. Our all-inclusive Tours are designed so you can safely access the unseen natural beauty that most people never see in a lifetime! Come try our new on-road Slingshot Rentals and explore the great Scenic Byways that surround Central Oregon. Rentals and tours available in Bend & Sunriver.
5. Newberry National Volcanic Monument
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 819 reviews
One of the nation's newest national monuments, this 55,500 acre area seeks to preserve unique accessible volcanic features.
Reviewed By hbodesign - Portland, United States
Take the whole day and don’t miss a thing! We went to the lava fields first (caves were closed due to COVID) - an easy paved path throughout with plenty of view points and info placards along the way for a self-guided tour. Getting to the top requires some uphill walking, but not too steep. Next up was the Obsidian Flow - DO NOT MISS THIS! Unbelievable, and the perfect follow up to the rough textured pumice from the lava fields. The Obsidian Flow trail is more rugged than the lava fields, so wear sturdy shoes (no flip flops!). You can view from the bottom of the hill, but if you are able, you can get a gorgeous view from half way up via a railed staircase. There are benches to sit down and take it all in. And if you’ve got some stability and healthy knees/ankles, you can climb even higher via a worn rough path through the rocks. The view is SPECTACULAR up there, and its a bit like walking on another planet, with black glass rocks all around. Literally, awesome! Lastly, we ended our day by driving to the peak of Paulina. WOW - a winding drive on a sometimes narrowing road, but so worth it! I thought the view at Timberline Lodge was good, this is BEYOND. 360 degree views from 8000 ft. Additionally, incredible foliage, random obsidian, and petrified wood abound. No hiking required but there are a few paths from the parking lot if you’re adventurous and want to get a little closer to the edge!
6. Cycle Pub
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 103 reviews
The famous Bend Ale Trail awaits! Our Cycle Pub and Conference Bikes offer unique family tours for something out of the box when spending quality time with your loved ones. To all of you that appreciate good beer, Cycle Pub has partnered with finest Breweries Bend has to offer! Let the tastings begin, check out their brew processes as we navigate from one brewery to another! Read more on the origin and participants of the Bend Ale Trail, be sure to download the official app, found in both the iTunes Store and Android Market. The Cycle Pub isn't your average bike, and Bend certainly isn't your average town. Tours run 2 hours in length, and prime dates and holidays fill quickly!
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