What to do and see in Sunriver, Oregon (OR): The Best Things to do

January 2, 2022 Christa Meece

Yearning for trout-laden mountain lakes, cross country ski trails, golf course vistas of black basaltic volcanoes, and deep green forest trails for horseback riding, hiking and biking? Yearn no more. A Sunriver vacation in Central Oregon has it all. Plus be near spectacular Crater Lake National Park, fine dining in Bend, and a dozen Mt. Bachelor ski lifts used for training by the U.S. Olympic ski team. Enjoy downhill action, snowboarding, and cross country skiing. Oregon’s largest ski area, volcanic Mount Bachelor, is renowned for its heavy dry snowfalls and numerous chairlifts. Mount Bachelor’s super pipe and many jumps, jibs, rails and boxes are a freestyle skier’s and snowboarder’s dream. If you are a beginner, don’t sweat it, Sunshine Park is good for learning. There are also many miles of cross country skiing trails. For something different, try the dog-sledding.Looking for a golf challenge? Something even more challenging than choosing among the more than two dozen golf courses around Sunriver? Something worthy of endless bar and fireside stories? Sunriver Resort’s Crosswater Golf Club, surrounded by green coniferous forests and crossed by two rivers, will be a story to talk about for the rest of the year. Rated among the most difficult golf courses in the USA, Crosswater’s Endless Hole, a 687-yard bent grass par 5, is a PGA Tour challenge.Fly fish for large mouth bass. Cast your lure or dry fly, strip your streamer, and go out in your waders to land that extra large trout. The high desert lakes and rivers around Sunriver are home to a cornucopia of native redband trout and steelheads, as well as brook trout, brown trout, bull trout, lake trout and rainbow trout. Between the Sunriver Airport and the busy city of Bend, hike the High Desert Museum’s nature and river trails. Tour natural history and wildlife exhibits to educate the kids and the whole family. Visit Newberry National Volcanic Monument for a memorable experience inside an active volcano caldera filled with cinder cones, obsidian and basalt. Bring a jacket for the cold and rent a lantern to explore the cool Lava River Cave.
Restaurants in Sunriver

1. Oregon Observatory at Sunriver

57245 River Road, Sunriver, OR 97707 +1 541-598-4406 http://OregonObservatory.org
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Oregon Observatory at Sunriver

There’s no better place! The local elevation, pitch dark surrounding and crystal clear air make it perfect for star gazing. You won’t be lining up for one telescope. The Oregon Observatory is the largest astronomical viewing facility in the United States. Feast your eyes on far away galaxies. Recognize the rings of Saturn and the moons of Jupiter. Witness a meteor shower. Get a glimpse of globular clusters, nebula and deep space binary stars.

Reviewed By chrissieb433

This was such an interesting tour to do. The stars are amazing and being able to see different galaxies and the rings of Saturn were a highlight for me. The staff were so knowledgeable and quickly set up different telescopes so we could see various planets etc. This was a real highlight.

2. Advanced Preformance Rentals

56789 Lunar Dr, Sunriver, OR 97707-2187 +1 541-460-3405 [email protected]
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Advanced Preformance Rentals

3. Mountain Jug

56805 Venture Ln, Sunriver, OR 97707-2100 +1 541-390-0214 http://www.mountainjug.com
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Mountain Jug

4. Sunriver ToyHouse Toys

56896 Venture Ln Between Subway and the Circle K in the Sunriver Business Park, Sunriver, OR 97707-2159 +1 503-407-8936 [email protected] http://sunrivertoyhousetoys.com/index.html
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Sunriver ToyHouse Toys

New for Winter of 2020-2021 We have Snowmobile Rentals, Sled Rentals and Winter Accessories. Rentals from $150 -$250 for Tandem (Double Seater) Snowmobiles. Includes, Helmets, Safety Kit, Snow Tubes, ePumps and more! Sunriver ToyHouse Toys has everything you need for a day of fun in Sunriver. Whether it is a party of 1 or 100 - we've got you covered! River floats in style - Inner Tubes for 1-4, Biking from Tall Adults to Infants in a Trailer - Touring Bikes, Full-Suspension Mountain Bikes, Jet Skis, Stand Up Paddle Boards (SUP's), Kayaks or Canoes - Let's Play!

57100 Beaver Driver, Sunriver, Oregon On the Main Plaza in the Village, Sunriver, OR 97707 +1 541-593-4382 http://www.artistsgallerysunriver.com
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Artists Gallery Sunriver

Reviewed By mandrgames - Sunriver, United States

We always enjoy browsing through all the talented artists on display in this gallery. PLUS, you can find many unique gifts for any occasion. Definitely a bucket list for those wandering through the Village for the first time!

6. SunriverVR

56896 Venture Ln, Sunriver, OR 97707-2159 +1 503-407-8936 [email protected] http://www.SunriverVR.com
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SunriverVR

Virtual Reality Rooms for 1-6 Players - Virtually go anywhere in the world, hunt dinosaurs, battle zombies, defend your castle gate, play fetch with "Mono" your robotic dog, be a noble knight, fly spaceships, shoot down drones, save the world... Room Rates: $20-60/Hour 1-6 Guests, Many Free To Play Games, Premium Games Extra. $5/Room Sanitation Fee – Paid at end of session. Outside food and beverage allowed at no added cost, access to microwave, refrigerator & freezer, 2x6 table, free personal Steam account access. Perfect for Birthday Parties, Family Night Out, And Great Social Entertainment. Reservations Suggested - but not required. SunriverVR is located between the Circle K and Subway in the Sunriver Business Park at 56896 Venture Lane, Sunriver, Oregon - just 20 minutes south of Bend Oregon. The Future is Here and It's GREAT!!! Find your favorites - you've got the time to explore and go where very few have gone before! SunriverVR 56896 Venture Lane, Sunriver, Oregon

7. Sunriver Fitness and Aquatics

18135 Cottonwood Rd, Sunriver, OR 97707-9317 +1 541-593-4427 [email protected] http://www.sunriverfitnessandaquatics.com/
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Sunriver Fitness and Aquatics

Sunriver Fitness and Aquatics, the old Mavericks@Sunriver, is now open and running full swing. It is located just 3 miles south of the High Desert Museum at the Cottonwood Exit. We offer several different options for all your fitness needs including a Fitness Gym, Classes, Basketball Court, Rock Climbing Wall, Pools, FlowRider (Indoor Surfing) and Childcare. Our fitness classes are offered Monday - Friday and are for all ages and abilities - Spin, Stretching, Body Blast, Water Aerobics, Ballroom Dance, and starting November 1st a Ballet Program for children ages 4-11. Memberships start at $50/mo. for individual, $75/mo. for couple, and $99/mo. for family/household. All classes are included in the membership along with the Rock Wall, Basketball Court, Pools, and a free FlowRider session on Wednesdays. Childcare is not included in membership price. There are no initiation fees and no long-term contract. The FlowRider runs Monday - Saturday with sessions at 10am, 12pm, 2pm and 4pm.

8. Sunriver Resort Golf Course

Center Drive, Highway 97, Sunriver, OR +1 541-593-1000 [email protected] http://www.sunriver-resort.com/
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Sunriver Resort Golf Course

9. The Paulina Plunge

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The Paulina Plunge

The Paulina Plunge Downhill Waterfall Mt.Bike Tour is a wet and wild family adventure for all active ages 4 to 70. We will descend over six miles down a smooth forest trail, where our friendly guides will lead you to six pristine waterfalls and two natural water slides. Exploring this natural water park will be the highlight of your Central Oregon vacation.

10. Trail to Benham Falls

Sunriver, OR http://alltrails.com/trail/us/oregon/benham-falls-from-sunriver
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Trail to Benham Falls

Reviewed By marktS5189DV - Hillsboro, United States

Nice hike on a well-manintained trail to Benham Falls. the trails after the falls were pretty muddy .Enjoy the natural beauty of Oregon

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