Downtown Bend Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Old Mill District
Nature and society converge in one of Bend’s most charming neighborhoods, which features stunning views and a lively cultural scene.
Hayden Homes Amphitheater
You can get tickets for a performance at Hayden Homes Amphitheater during your stay in Bend. Amble around the area's riverfront or seek out the cycling trails.
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.
Sunriver Resort Golf Course
Play a round of golf at Sunriver Resort Golf Course and enjoy other activities in Bend such as cycling. Wander the riverfront in this family-friendly area.
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.
Pilot Butte State Park
Enjoy a trip to Pilot Butte State Park and popular activities such as cycling in Bend. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively breweries while you're in the area.
Top hotels in Downtown Bend
The Oxford Hotel Bend
I loved it!
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
McMenamins Old St. Francis
This was the coolest place I’ve stayed at in a long while. The grounds are fabulous. Rooms very comfortable with fresh coffee in the hallways in the morning. The restaurants are great and the bars so fun! I can’t say enough about this place. I will be back. Very unique experience.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Riverhouse Lodge
Watch for double charges on your card, no pool towels, unhelpful staff, and they say your feedback is important but good luck getting ahold of anyone. Definitely don’t recommend for families, it’s unfortunate cause great location. Room was dirty and had toe nails next to the bed. A/c was loud and ...
Reviewed on 12 Mar 2026
Sunriver Resort
Resort itself
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Hotel Peppertree Bend, BW Premier Collection
access to Mt Bachelor Skiing was great by car 20 min; close to river walk in Bend +restraunts
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Campfire Hotel
Cool environment. Overall recommend. But bar closed early and plumbing was awful. Cheap shower head, cheap short toilet, cracked sink.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Bend
Old Bend
If you're spending some time in Old Bend, Deschutes River and Drake Park are top sights worth seeing.
River West
While visiting River West, you might make a stop by sights like Drake Park and Deschutes River.
Old Mill District
While visiting Old Mill District, you might make a stop by sights like Old Mill District and Deschutes River.
Orchard District
While visiting Orchard District, you might make a stop by sights like Blockbuster and Pilot Butte State Park.
Southern Crossing
While visiting Southern Crossing, you might make a stop by sights like Hayden Homes Amphitheater and Old Mill District.
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.
