A Stone's Throw Bungalow vacation rental homes in bend, oregon
Things to do while you visit Bend...
VisitBend is one of the best resources for your visit to Bend, Oregon. This is the City of Bend's official visitor information website. They also have an office downtown with friendly, local advice.
WESTSIDE EATS
Les Schwab Amphitheater Free Sunday Concerts too!
Free Kids Movies Summer Tuesdays
Old Mill for shopping, restaurants and movies
BIKING
Mountain bikers can check trail conditions at one of several local bike shops or at the Central Oregon Trail Association. If you are interested in watching a local bike race, there are several OBRA races to choose from.
- Newport Market, Bend's Gourmet Grocer
- Nancy P's Baking Company
- Kebaba
- Chow
- Backporch Coffee Roasters
- The Victorian Cafe corner of 14th and Galveston
- The Village Baker 1470 SW Knoll Ave
- Longboard Louies
- 10 Barrel
- Brother Jon's Public House on Galveston
WESTSIDE HAPPENINGS
- Summer Munch and Movies at Compass Park
- Bend Roots Revival at Commerce and 14th in September
- Hump Day Hash Summer music on Wednesday 6pm
- Start your exploration of Downtown Bend with a walking tour. Check with the Deschutes County Historical Society for a self guided historical walk. Other events:
- Munch and Music at Drake Park
- The Bite of Bend
- Bend Summer Festival
- Tower theater for plays and performances
Les Schwab Amphitheater Free Sunday Concerts too!
Free Kids Movies Summer Tuesdays
Old Mill for shopping, restaurants and movies
BIKING
Mountain bikers can check trail conditions at one of several local bike shops or at the Central Oregon Trail Association. If you are interested in watching a local bike race, there are several OBRA races to choose from.
Bend Cyclery Westside: Dirt jump, BMX, freeride
Bend Velo Downtown: Practical bikes
Hutch’s West & Eastside: Rentals and everything else
Pine Mountain Sports Near Cinder Cone: Bike and ski rentals plus shop
Sunnyside Sports Near Basalt Bungalow: Bike and XC/nordic rentals...
Web Cyclery Old Mill: All sorts of bike, nordic too
LOCAL BREWERIES & DISTILLERIES
Deschutes Brewery Take a free tour of the brewery!
Bendistillery
Bend Brewing Company
Cascade Lakes Brewery
Silver Moon Brewery
McMenamins Catch a $3 movie! Soak in the Turkish bath for $5!
SKIING AND SNOW
Bend has something for you this winter! Skiers and snowboarders, you have your choice of Mt. Bachelor or Hoodoo. There are also miles of groomed skate and cross country ski trails and local events. The Mt Bachelor Park and Ride Shuttle is just a few blocks away.
RENTAL GEAR:
- Skjersaa's
- Sunnyside Sports
- Pine Mountain Sports Rentals: Tele, AT, snowshoes, nordic
- Aspect Rentals: skis, snowboards, wakeboards
- Gear Peddler Rentals: Mtn and city bikes, offer new/used gear
- Mountain Supply Hike, bike, ski, climb, camp
WATER
Ride the River Float shuttle Riverbend to Drake ParkSun Country Raft Tours
Tumalo Creek Kayak & Canoe
SUP rentals too! in the Old Mill on the River
CLIMBING
Rock climbers and hikers may have Smith Rock in mind when they visit.
PARKS
Nearby Drake Park is the community center of downtown Bend and hosts lots of seasonal events including the Bend Farmers Market. From horseshoes to dog off-leash areas there are lots of parks to choose from!
HIKING & CAMPINGVisitBend also has lots of great additional info on local hikes, camping and outdoor activities.
STAR GAZING
Pine Mountain Observatory About 30 miles SE of Bend. The observatory is open to the public May-Sept on Friday and Saturday night a $3 is encouraged, bring warm clothes, primitive camping available (no water)
CAVING AND TOURS
Lava River Cave: $5 for the Day Pass. Bring your own light (or pay an additional $3 to rent one). It’s located 12.5 miles south of Bend on Highway 97 (one mile past Lava Lands Visitor Center).
Wanderlust Tours offers outings of all types, including caving, kayaking, skiing, snowshoeing
A Stone's Throw Bungalow in Bend, Oregon
call 541.241.6676
email: reservations@AStonesThrowBungalow.com
