Downtown Bend Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Bend featuring a bridge
Bend which includes a garden
Bend showing street scenes
Bend showing tranquil scenes
Bend which includes tranquil scenes

Popular places to visit

Old Mill District which includes a bridge

Old Mill District

Nature and society converge in one of Bend’s most charming neighborhoods, which features stunning views and a lively cultural scene.

Old Mill District
Drake Park featuring a pond, a house and autumn colours

Drake Park

Stroll along Mirror Pond and enjoy stunning views of Mount Bachelor in Bend’s premier park, which hosts a range of seasonal events.

Drake Park
High Desert Museum showing interior views

High Desert Museum

Learn about central Oregon’s culture and come face to face with its wildlife, including birds of prey, bobcats, badgers and more, at Bend’s unique museum.

High Desert Museum
Widgi Creek Golf Club

Widgi Creek Golf Club

Play a round of golf at Widgi Creek Golf Club and enjoy other activities in Bend such as skiing. Stroll along the riverfront in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Widgi Creek Golf Club

Downtown Bend Business Association

After visiting Downtown Bend Business Association, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Bend. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively breweries while you're in the area.

Downtown Bend Business Association

Tower Theater

You can enjoy a show at Tower Theater on your trip to Bend. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively breweries while you're in the area.

Tower Theater

Activities

Bend: Half-Day Lava Tube Cave Tour

Bend: Half-Day Lava Tube Cave Tour

NZ$233
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Bend: Half-Day Lava Tube Cave Tour
Chocolate Tour Including Wine Hot Chocolate and Samples

Chocolate Tour Including Hot Chocolate and Samples

NZ$147
per adult
Chocolate Tour Including Hot Chocolate and Samples
Deschutes River Half Day trips

Deschutes River Half Day trips

NZ$131
per adult
Deschutes River Half Day trips
Deschutes River Horse Ride

Deschutes River Horse Ride

NZ$496
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Deschutes River Horse Ride
Lava Tube Cave Exploration - Wanderlust Tours Naturalist Guided Tours

Bend Oregon Guided Lava Tube Cave Tour

NZ$215
per adult
Bend Oregon Guided Lava Tube Cave Tour
Food Truck and Brewery Tour with Complimentary Tastings

Food Truck and Brewery Tour with Complimentary Tastings

NZ$164
per adult
Food Truck and Brewery Tour with Complimentary Tastings
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Our pick of the best Downtown Bend Hotel Deals

The Oxford Hotel Bend
The Oxford Hotel Bend
4 out of 5
10 NW Minnesota Avenue, Bend, OR
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in Bend. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (934 reviews)
"The property and staff were excellent!"

Reviewed on 15 Jun. 2025

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The Oxford Hotel Bend
Wall Street Suites
Wall Street Suites
3 out of 5
1430 Wall Street, Bend, OR
Stay at this 3-star aparthotel in Bend. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a business center. Popular attractions Hayden Homes Amphitheater and Old Mill District ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (249 reviews)
"We love the place."

Reviewed on 22 Jun. 2025

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Wall Street Suites
McMenamins Old St. Francis
McMenamins Old St. Francis
3 out of 5
700 NW Bond Street, Bend, OR
The price is NZ$437 per night from 1 July to 2 July
NZ$437
1 July - 2 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Bend. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 4 restaurants. Popular attractions Hayden Homes Amphitheater and Old Mill District are ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (283 reviews)
"Walking distance to everything in Bend. And the soaking tub."

Reviewed on 10 Apr. 2025

McMenamins Old St. Francis
Days Inn by Wyndham Bend
Days Inn by Wyndham Bend
2 out of 5
849 NE Third Street, Bend, OR
The price is NZ$134 per night from 7 July to 8 July
NZ$134
7 July - 8 July
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bend. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7/10 Good! (1,010 reviews)
"Very nice hotel — and close to McMens and other cool spots — close to Riverbend Park."

Reviewed on 19 Jun. 2025

Days Inn by Wyndham Bend
Riverhouse Lodge
Riverhouse Lodge
3.5 out of 5
3075 N. Business 97, Bend, OR
The price is NZ$343 per night from 30 June to 1 July
NZ$343
30 June - 1 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly resort in Bend. Enjoy an outdoor pool, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (458 reviews)
"Had a really great pool area with a small sauna and lawn games and it's right on the river (both sides actually) with a little pedestrian bridge connecting. Room was nice, plenty of space (we had a balcony, but it faced the parking lot - so we didn't spend any time there)."

Reviewed on 20 Jun. 2025

Riverhouse Lodge
Red Lion Inn & Suites Deschutes River Bend
Red Lion Inn & Suites Deschutes River Bend
2.5 out of 5
15 NE Butler Market Road, Bend, OR
The price is NZ$273 per night from 29 June to 30 June
NZ$273
29 June - 30 June
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this golf hotel in Bend. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,013 reviews)
"My only complaint was that the towels were completely inadequate. They were child sized & the smallest towels I have ever seen. I would not stay again for that reason alone. Otherwise, the hotel was great."

Reviewed on 23 Jun. 2025

Red Lion Inn & Suites Deschutes River Bend
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Bend

Bend showing a bridge

Old Bend

If you're spending some time in Old Bend, Deschutes River and Drake Park are top sights worth seeing.

Old Bend
Bend showing a bridge

River West

While visiting River West, you might make a stop by sights like Drake Park and Deschutes River.

River West
Old Mill District featuring kayaking or canoeing and a river or creek

Old Mill District

While visiting Old Mill District, you might make a stop by sights like Old Mill District and Deschutes River.

Old Mill District
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Orchard District

While visiting Orchard District, you might make a stop by sights like Central Bend and Blockbuster.

Orchard District
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Southern Crossing

5/5(1 area review)

While visiting Southern Crossing, you might make a stop by sights like Hayden Homes Amphitheater and Old Mill District.

Southern Crossing
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Larkspur

While Larkspur isn't home to many top sights, Pilot Butte State Park and Old Mill District are some notable places to visit nearby.

Larkspur

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