RIVER’S EDGE GOLF COURSE

400 NW Pro Shop Dr, Bend, OR 97701

$49-75

River’s Edge is a must-play for golfers visiting Bend. This 18-hole, par-72 public course is located right in town and offers stunning views of the Cascade Mountains, the Deschutes River, and the diverse wildlife that calls the area home. Designed by renowned golf course architect Robert Trent Jones II, River’s Edge offers a challenging and enjoyable round for golfers of all skill levels. The course features a variety of tees, sand traps, greens, and water hazards.

LOST TRACKS GOLF CLUB

60205 Sunset View Dr, Bend, OR 97702

$40-92

Lost Tracks Golf Club is a must-play for golfers of all skill levels. Designed by renowned architect Brian Whitcomb, the 18-hole course offers 7,000 yards of breathtaking views and challenging shots, all set in a secluded location bordered by national forest land. With its meticulously groomed fairways, old-style design, and proximity to the city of Bend, Lost Tracks is a golfing experience that you won’t soon forget.

WIDGI CREEK GOLF CLUB

18707 SW Century Dr, Bend, OR 97702

$40-125

Widgi Creek Golf Club offers a classic high desert golf experience. Amidst towering Ponderosa pines, it’s a meticulously maintained and thoughtfully designed public 18-hole, par-72 course. Its immaculate fairways and undulating greens offer a pristine golfing experience. The course layout features an array of straightaway holes demanding precision amid the tall pines and shorter, strategic doglegs that reward accurate positioning. Challenging elements include dense woods, desert brush, and expansive ponds, offering a stern test for golfers of all levels. The generously sized greens showcase exceptional contours, providing a fair yet thrilling putting challenge.

JUNIPER GOLF COURSE

1938 SW Elkhorn Ave, Redmond, OR 97756

$32-88

Juniper Golf Course is a highly acclaimed 18-hole public course in Redmond, Oregon. Designed by John Harbottle III, Juniper offers 7,186 yards of stunning views of the Cascade Mountains and challenges golfers of all skill levels with its rolling terrain, well-maintained fairways, and challenging greens. Juniper is known for its immaculate greens, which are some of the best in the Northwest. The course has hosted the Oregon Open four times and has been named the best municipal course in Oregon by Golf Digest.

THE OLD BACK NINE

60650 China Hat Rd, Bend, OR 97702

$30-42

The Old Back Nine Golf Course is a nine-hole, par-36 public course that is located off China Hat Road in southeast Bend. Designed to accommodate all skill levels and to be conducive to the active Bend lifestyle, the Old Back Nine is easily walkable and forces most golfers to hit every club in their bag. The course is framed by ponderosa pine trees and the Mountain High neighborhood. The Old Back Nine is perfect for golfers who want to play a quick round in town at an affordable price.

CROOKED RIVER RANCH GOLF COURSE

5195 SW Club House Rd, Terrebonne, OR 97760

$44-85

The Crooked River Ranch Golf Course is an 18-hole public course between Madras and Redmond. It rests atop a basalt shelf (and below several basalt mesas) overlooking the Crooked River Gorge, with views of the gorge and other surrounding canyons. The Crooked River Ranch Golf Course is an attractive course in a stunning high-desert setting. It is short, with generally large driving areas, and mostly open (although there are traps, trees, water, and desert that all come into play). The back 9 has generally more obstacles in play. There are several risk-reward holes where you will think about going over trees or canyons. It is well maintained with very nice greens. The course is a pretty flat course and a nice walk. Forward tee boxes provide the benefits of shorter distances and better angles so players of a variety of skills can play in the same group.

MEADOW LAKES GOLF COURSE

300 SW Meadow Lakes Dr, Prineville, OR 97754

$51-70

Meadow Lakes is the picturesque course you see as you drive into Prineville from the west. It offers an extraordinary golfing experience with a championship course designed by premier architect Bill Robinson, nestled amidst the stunning desert highlands of sunny Central Oregon.

EAGLE CREST RESORT

1522 Cline Falls Rd, Redmond, OR 97756

$54-98

Eagle Crest Resort offers three fun and unique courses; including two championship 18-hole par 72 courses, an 18-hole executive course, and an 18-hole putting course. There is a course for everyone, no matter your skill level or age. Browse below to find the one right for you, or take a swing and play them all!

Deschutes Brewery Bend Public House

1044 NW Bond St, Bend, OR 97703

10 Barrel Brewing West Side Bend

1135 NW Galveston Ave, Bend, OR 97701

Sunriver Brewing Company Galveston Pub

1005 NW Galveston Ave, Bend, OR 97703

Silver Moon Brewing

24 NW Greenwood Ave, Bend, OR 97703

Bend Brewing Company

1019 NW Brooks St, Bend, OR 97701

Crux Fermentation Project

50 SW Division St, Bend, OR 97702

Family-friendly breweries

While most breweries in Bend welcome kids, there are a few that really embrace it. For family-friendly breweries, head to Crux, Deschutes, Bend Brewing, 10 Barrel Brewing Co., and Worthy Brewing Company. In fact, Worthy even has its own “Hopservatory” where the entire family can stargaze through a research-level telescope on clear nights. From kid-friendly menus to outdoor spaces and nearby parks, they make dining with little ones a breeze.

Deschutes Brewery

Tours

Wanderlust Tours

$150.00 per person

https://www.wanderlusttours.com/bend-brewery-distillery-tours

Bend Cycle Pub

$400.00/2 hr.

14 people (min. 8 people)

https://www.cyclepub.com/

Bend Ale Trail

Self Guided

https://bendaletrail.com/

https://visitbend.com/journal/hiking-in-bend-oregon/

Pilot Butte

1310 NE Hwy 20, Bend, OR 97701

Pilot Butte is a short and sweet hike in the heart of Bend. It offers panoramic views of the Cascades towering in procession to the west and big skies and endless high desert to the east.

Bend River Trail starting at Farewell Bend Park

1000 SW Reed Market Rd, Bend, OR 97702

The Deschutes River Trail follows the Deschutes River as it winds through the Bend area. The trail gives you a chance to enjoy the river and the surrounding landscape, including basalt cliffs, forests, and unique rock formations.

Tumalo Falls

Bend’s most famous waterfall. At 97 feet tall, this splendor along Tumalo Creek fills countless Instagram posts with its majestic beauty. In the summer, the main viewpoint is just a few steps from the parking lot.

Riley Ranch Nature Reserve

19975 Glen Vista Rd, Bend, OR 97701

Riley Ranch Nature Reserve is a hidden gem within Bend’s city limits. This historic ranch offers stunning views of the mountains and the Deschutes River Canyon. The one-mile loop trail is easy to follow and made of hard-packed gravel. There are 2 ADA parking spaces, one parking space is van accessible, and 1 ADA Restroom.

Smith Rock State Park

The Misery Ridge Trail is one of the most popular hikes in Smith Rock State Park. The trail is a 3.8-mile loop that offers panoramic views of the park’s distinctive rock formations and the surrounding high desert landscape. We’d consider it a challenging hike, with a steep ascent and descent, and rocky terrain—but the views at the top are well worth the effort.

Shevlin Park

18920 NW Shevlin Park Rd, Bend, OR 97701

Shevlin Park is home to miles of trails that wind along Tumalo Creek through old-growth ponderosa pine forest and high desert sagebrush-covered lands. It offers a variety of accessible features, including accessible parking, restrooms, a relatively flat asphalt multi-use path, and compacted aggregate trails along Tumalo Creek.

OLD MILL DISTRICT

The Old Mill District is not your typical shopping district. Sure it has over 40 stunning shops ranging from boutiques to big-name stores, but our shopping center is surrounded by miles of paved – and unpaved – walking and running trails, natural wildlife and animal habitats, and Deschutes River and Cascade mountain views from every angle. Getting outside is what being in Bend, Oregon is all about, so breathe in the fresh air as you roam from store to art gallery to winery to the latest movie.

DOWNTOWN

Downtown Bend offers a shopping escapade like no other. In the heart of the historic district is a wonderful mix of art galleries, boutiques, gift and specialty stores. Each month, you can admire the work of local artists as you sample fine wine during the First Friday Art Walk. And if fresh produce and local goods catch your fancy, the Bend Farmers Market is a must-visit from May through mid-October. Absorb the charming downtown vibe, enjoy lunch at a delicious delicatessen, and discover exactly what you’ve been looking for, all over a panoramic view of Mirror Pond with a Cascade peak backdrop.

NORTHWEST CROSSING

NorthWest Crossing is a community designed on the principles of new urbanism – pedestrian-friendly neighborhoods integrated with retail businesses. The neighborhood offers dining, art, and a wonderful shopping experience brimming with boutique stores, artisanal products, and local businesses. And if you time your visit right, Saturdays in summer months offer a bustling farmer’s market, where you can shop for fresh produce and handcrafted goods.

Looking for thrills but prefer them with an expert guide? Book a whitewater rafting trip with Sun Country Tours. Test your nerves on the infamous Big Eddy Thriller, a three-mile stretch of the Deschutes River between Bend and Sunriver that includes a series of four Class III rapids and several Class II rapids. Don’t expect to leave this experience dry!

Bend Pickleball Club

Pine Nursery Park, 3750 NE Purcell Blvd, Bend, OR 97701 – Map

Sign up: Bend Pickleball Club CourtReserve

Courts: Outdoor courts 1-4 are always public courts. Courts 5-16 are reserved for Club use Monday-Saturday, 7:00am-2:00pm in April through October, and 9:00am-3:00pm November through March. Thereafter, all courts are open to the public and always on Sunday.

Play: All levels

Cost: Free to members

Widgi Creek Pickleball

18707 SW Century Dr., Bend, OR 97702 – Map

Sign Up: Widgi Creek CourtReserve

Courts: 10 dedicated indoor courts (outdoor surface). Open to the public.

Play: Organized play, round robins, drop-in and challenge court play

Open: 9:00am-8:00pm daily

Cost: Court rental for two hours of play is $17 for member guest, $18 for nonmembers.

Pickleball Zone Bend

63040 NE 18th Street, Bend OR 97702 – Map

Sign Up: Pickleball Zone Bend CourtReserve

Courts: 8 dedicated indoor courts, 5 for members, 3 for public

Play: All levels

Open: Mon.-Fri. 8:00am to 7-8:30pm, Sat. 8:00am-6:00pm, Sun. 8:30am-6:30pm

Cost: Court rental $44 for 1 hour, $80 for 2 hours. Up to 6 players per court