If you are considering a vacation to Bend, you probably already know it is consistently ranked as one of the nation's premier destination spots. The draw of Bend has been written up in Sunset Magazine and called the "Aspen of the Northwest" by Newsweek magazine. It is both family friendly and ideal for couples seeking a romantic weekend to reconnect.

There are dozens of lakes, the Sisters Wilderness Area, fishing, and fascinating ecosystems that attract nature lovers from around the world.

Wine lovers should stop by Newport Market in West downtown for wine tasting in the afternoons to discover why Wine Spectator magazine is talking about Willamette Valley Wines.

A little closer to home, Portlanders love that it is almost always sunny on the eastern side of the spectacular Cascade Range.

Here are a few more ideas....

Winter
You will be at the center of it all….Mt. Bachelor is only 18 miles from the resort which offers shuttle service to the mountain. Downtown Bend is just a mile or so away. You can save on gas and not bother with parking if you walk using the new footbridge and River Trail or take the kids and ride your bikes (mother nature permitting of course) or play in the snow.

Don't miss Winterfest where the crisp, sparkling winter nights and clear days presided over by the snow-capped Cascades and an active town combine to celebrate one of our favorite seasons.

Summer - Activities abound ... for something different walk down to the river with a tube in one hand and sunscreen in the other and float right to Drake Park located in downtown! Or take a relaxing moonlight stroll along the River Trail.

Yes, we love golf! Try one of Bends 23 golf courses.

Take Me to the River: Class IV rapids, 16" native rainbows, miles of riverside hiking possibilities, and the list of fun-filled options goes on...and on...

Shopping
The Old Mill District & Downtown:
History and shopping intersect in the popular Old Mill District. Stroll down Wall and Bond streets and discover Bend's finest collection of locally owned boutiques and nationally recognized stores for the city girl in all of us. Just a short drive from the property, visiting downtown is the quintessential Bend experience-really!

The Prime Outlets:
If a deal is what you're after, look no further than the Prime Outlets. Within minutes, you'll find yourself at the heart of a shopper's delight. With Nike, Dansk, Eddie Bauer, and other well-known stores.

 

Activities	What's Happening
Mt. Bachelor Ski Resort Winter AND Summer fun! Info for skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing dog sled rides, snowblast tubing park **Sunset lift rides in the summer, frisbee golf Rock Climbing Chockstone Climbing Guides 541-318-7170 877-254-6211 In-Climb Rock Climbing Gym 555 Arizona Avenue, #50 Bend, OR 97702 541-388-6764 Mountain Biking Pine Mountain Sports 255 SW Century Drive Bend, OR 97702 541-385-8080 Cog Wild Bicycle Tours 541-385-7002 866-610-4822 Skiing/Snowboarding Kayaking Alder Creek Kayak & Canoe 805 SW Industrial Way, Ste. 6 Bend, OR 97701 541-317-9407 Namaspa Yoga & Massage Tulen Center 20 NW Greenwood Avenue Bend, OR 97701 541-550-8550 Bikram Yoga 805 SW Industrial Way Bend, OR 97701 541-389-8599 Fly Fishing Fly and Field Outfitters 35 SW Century Drive Bend, OR 97702 541-318-1616 Helicopter Tours Leading Edge Aviation, Inc. Bend Municipal Airport 541-749-4666 Hiking Snowmobiling Central Oregon Adventures 541-593-8887 Snowshoeing *Free* Public Snowshoeing Tours at Mt. Bachelor, Weekends & Holidays, 10 am & 1:30 pm Meet at the snowshoe hut on the corner of the West Village Guest Service Building at the mountain Snowshoes provided 541-383-4771, Jennifer or Pete Bend Park & Recreation (541) 389-7275 Whitewater Rafting Sun Country Tours 541-382-6277; 800-770-2161 Crater Lake National Park Observatory Paulina Plunge Crooked River Dinner Train 541-548-8630 Pottery Lounge 111 NW Oregon Street Bend, OR 97701 541-382-5707 Rent A Harley 877-585-5542 Sun Mountain Fun Center 541-382-6161 (bowling, batting cages, arcade, go-carts miniature golf, etc.)	Art Hop, Downtown Bend, and surrounding areas Featuring local artists and wine tasting 1st Friday of every month, 5:30 pm Fall Art Hop, October 3 Year round, rain or shine! Bend Fall Festival October 3-4 Bend Visitor Center 917 NW Harriman Bend, OR 541-382-8048 800-949-6086 Les Schwab Amphitheater 541-322-9383 344 SW Shevlin-Hixon Dr. Summer Concerts listings and **Free** concerts featured on Sundays, 2pm June-September McMenamins Munch N Music **Free** concerts in Drake Park, Downtown Bend Every Thursday night, July 11-August 14, 5:30 pm Munch N Movies **Free** outdoor movies in McKay Park Every Friday night, August 15-September 12, bring your beach chair and blanket! Farmer's Market Every Wednesday, 3 pm Downtown Bend Every Friday, 2 pm St. Charles Hospital July-October Bend Film Festival October 9-12, 2008 541-388-FEST The Source Weekly Reader For local clubs, live music and theater listings ggg