Nancy's Bend Guidebook
Adventures
There are single-track trails directly from our home to the trailhead. If you need a bike rental, Pine Mountain Sports is only a 5-minute drive from our house. There are over 300 miles of trails for all ability levels.
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Phil's Trail
Phil's TrailThere are single-track trails directly from our home to the trailhead. If you need a bike rental, Pine Mountain Sports is only a 5-minute drive from our house. There are over 300 miles of trails for all ability levels.
Make sure to leave early on powder days. You can grab a hot cocoa or breakfast in the lodge before hitting the trails. In the summer, you can enjoy a nice dinner at the top of the mountain and watch the sunset. They also have zip-lining, mountain-biking and disc golf in the summer.
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Mount Bachelor
Make sure to leave early on powder days. You can grab a hot cocoa or breakfast in the lodge before hitting the trails. In the summer, you can enjoy a nice dinner at the top of the mountain and watch the sunset. They also have zip-lining, mountain-biking and disc golf in the summer.
This is a must-see, and is great for hiking and mountain-biking.
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Tumalo Falls
This is a must-see, and is great for hiking and mountain-biking.
This is a favorite way to cool down on hot summer days. You can exit the river partway down or continue through the whitewater park all the way to Drake Park. Be sure to follow all safety warnings. The whitewater area can throw you, but the upper section is very calm.
Park & Float - Tumalo Creek Tube Rentals
1000 SW Bradbury DrThis is a favorite way to cool down on hot summer days. You can exit the river partway down or continue through the whitewater park all the way to Drake Park. Be sure to follow all safety warnings. The whitewater area can throw you, but the upper section is very calm.
This cave is very cold year-round. Bring jackets and sturdy shoes, because the cave is rocky and dark. Lanterns are available to rent, and I would either bring a lantern or headlamps. This is a great family activity, especially when coupled with a visit to Lava Butte/Lava Lands Visitor Center.
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Jaskinia Lava River
Cottonwood RoadThis cave is very cold year-round. Bring jackets and sturdy shoes, because the cave is rocky and dark. Lanterns are available to rent, and I would either bring a lantern or headlamps. This is a great family activity, especially when coupled with a visit to Lava Butte/Lava Lands Visitor Center.
Leave early in order to get parking and avoid the crowds. This is a very popular site for climbers, hikers and nature-lovers.
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Smith Rock State Park
Leave early in order to get parking and avoid the crowds. This is a very popular site for climbers, hikers and nature-lovers.
This is one of the most popular trails in Central Oregon. Leave early, bring lots of water and a good camera.
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Green Lakes Trailhead
Fall Creek TrailThis is one of the most popular trails in Central Oregon. Leave early, bring lots of water and a good camera.
Sightseeing
Fun outing for kids of all ages that highlights Central Oregon's wildlife, culture and natural resources. Bring a sack lunch and eat on the meadow or grab a snack and brew at their cafe.
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High Desert Museum
59800 US-97Fun outing for kids of all ages that highlights Central Oregon's wildlife, culture and natural resources. Bring a sack lunch and eat on the meadow or grab a snack and brew at their cafe.
This is a great family activity. You can learn about volcanoes and Central Oregon geography in the visitor center and then picnic and hike. Make sure to avoid hot days here.
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Lava Lands Visitor Center
58201 US-97This is a great family activity. You can learn about volcanoes and Central Oregon geography in the visitor center and then picnic and hike. Make sure to avoid hot days here.
Bring your kayaks, paddle boards or canoes to see this incredible Central Oregon gem. Leave early. It is a very popular destination and parking is limited.
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Sparks Lake
Bring your kayaks, paddle boards or canoes to see this incredible Central Oregon gem. Leave early. It is a very popular destination and parking is limited.
This is the place to go for a nice walk along the river if you're looking to avoid busy crowds. Dogs aren't allowed, because it's a nature reserve.
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Riley Ranch Nature Reserve
19975 Glen Vista RdThis is the place to go for a nice walk along the river if you're looking to avoid busy crowds. Dogs aren't allowed, because it's a nature reserve.
Reservations required. A fun tour to see the brewing process.
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Deschutes Brewery
901 SW Simpson AveReservations required. A fun tour to see the brewing process.
If you love ice skating and other activities, check this out.
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The Pavilion
1001 SW Bradbury DrIf you love ice skating and other activities, check this out.
Sandy beach and paddle board rentals make this a great way to spend the day!
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Elk Lake Resort and Marina
60000 Century DrSandy beach and paddle board rentals make this a great way to spend the day!
Favorites for Breakfast or Brunch
Well worth the long waits – known for their Bloody Marys that kill the cold while waiting for their delicious food. They also have a vegan menu.
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Chow
1110 NW Newport AveWell worth the long waits – known for their Bloody Marys that kill the cold while waiting for their delicious food. They also have a vegan menu.
The Victorian Café
1404 NW Galveston AveThey are known for their exceptional benedicts.
McKay Cottage Restaurant
62910 O. B. Riley RdCozy home, delicious food!
Jackson's Corner
845 NW Delaware AveBest for breakfast and lunch. Fresh, local food.
Amazing breakfast, pastries, and a delightful atmosphere! Vegan options.
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FOXTAIL Bakeshop & Kitchen
555 Northwest Arizona AvenueAmazing breakfast, pastries, and a delightful atmosphere! Vegan options.
Brew Pubs
Crux Fermentation Project
50 SW Division StDog and kid-friendly grassy outdoor dining.
Great outdoor patio, convenient location, right down the street from our house.
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10 Barrel Brewery
1135 NW Galveston AveGreat outdoor patio, convenient location, right down the street from our house.
Deschutes Brewery Bend Public House
1044 NW Bond StWarm fireplace, lively bar, family-friendly dining.
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Cascade Lakes Brewing Company | The Lodge
1441 SW Chandler AveWarm fireplace, lively bar, family-friendly dining.
Fun for the whole family, corn hole and lots of outdoor festivities in summer, cozy indoor bar/dining area. Right on the river, downtown.
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Bend Brewing Company
1019 NW Brooks StFun for the whole family, corn hole and lots of outdoor festivities in summer, cozy indoor bar/dining area. Right on the river, downtown.
Fine Dining
Zydeco Kitchen & Cocktails
919 NW Bond StReservations required, days ahead.
Ariana Restaurant
1304 NW Galveston AveReservations required, usually weeks in advance.
The Barrel Thief Lounge
740 NE 1st Ststeak, seafood
Bos Taurus
163 NW Minnesota AveLunch and Dinner Go-To's
Great happy hour menu, bar, best burgers in town – check out their menu for more.
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900 Wall
900 NW Wall StGreat happy hour menu, bar, best burgers in town – check out their menu for more.
Flavorful, spicy Northern Thai food – everyone’s favorite, the long waits are definitely worth it. Vegan options.
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Wild Rose Northern Thai Eats
150 NW Oregon AveFlavorful, spicy Northern Thai food – everyone’s favorite, the long waits are definitely worth it. Vegan options.
They have the best sushi in Bend and a beautiful atmosphere. Vegan options.
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5 Fusion & Sushi Bar
821 NW Wall StThey have the best sushi in Bend and a beautiful atmosphere. Vegan options.
A local tip: sit at the bar during happy hour to save $$
Their date cake is heavenly (much better than the name implies). Great vegan options.
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Joolz
916 NW Wall StA local tip: sit at the bar during happy hour to save $$
Their date cake is heavenly (much better than the name implies). Great vegan options.
Planker Sandwiches
824 NW Wall StFor a quick bite while downtown
Rice bowls, flavorful fusions of different cuisines. Vegan and gluten free options.
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Spork
937 NW Newport AveRice bowls, flavorful fusions of different cuisines. Vegan and gluten free options.
The best pizza in Bend. Plus, a whole vegan menu. Try the vegan Mt. Bachelor, you won’t regret it.
Bend Pizza Kitchen
2755 NW Crossing DrThe best pizza in Bend. Plus, a whole vegan menu. Try the vegan Mt. Bachelor, you won’t regret it.
Food that will fuel your adventures or help you recover from them! Delicious and nourishing. Ample vegan and gluten free options.
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FIX & REPEAT
555 NW Arizona AveFood that will fuel your adventures or help you recover from them! Delicious and nourishing. Ample vegan and gluten free options.
Underrated, a favorite for when the Wild Rose line is too long for our family. Try the masala dosa.
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Taj Palace Indian Cuisine
61247 NW Wall StUnderrated, a favorite for when the Wild Rose line is too long for our family. Try the masala dosa.
Worth the line. Take our word for it. Vegan options.
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Bontà Natural Artisan Gelato
920 NW Bond StWorth the line. Take our word for it. Vegan options.
Grocery Stores
Safeway
320 W Century BlvdMarket of Choice
115 NW Sisemore StNewport Avenue Market
1121 NW Newport AveLocal Fave!
This store carries wines, a few grocery items, many locally-made things. Conveniently located in Northwest Crossing.
West Coast Provisions
2735 NW Crossing DrThis store carries wines, a few grocery items, many locally-made things. Conveniently located in Northwest Crossing.