Favorites: Local and Easily Accessible
Want to try something new? Rock climbing!
- Call Chockstone Climbing Guides to set a date with Smith Rock, our very own world class climbing area.
- Mountain Supply can get you geared up locally, or Red Point, a well-stocked climbing shop in Terrebonne. At the highway turn-off for Smith Rock.
We may live in a desert but water is all around. Expore the Deschutes or Metolius rivers, a wealth of Cascade Lakes, or simply the local pool.
- Fly Fisher's Place - Knowledgeable guides, fishing reports and more. Located in Sisters (another great side trip).
- Sun Country Tours - White water rafting galore!
- Tumalo Creek - Canoe and kayak rentals, and more.
- Juniper Swim and Fitness Center - Public gym and pool. Well-equipped and maintained.
Everyone knows Bend is famous for skiing.
- Mountain Supply and Skjersaa's have rentals and more.
- Mt. Bachelor and a whole host of Nordic ski trails are just a few miles up Century Drive.
- The Park and Ride to Mt. Bachelor is just a couple blocks away.
Extensive trails systems for mountain biking and great road cycling routes are just minutes from our front door.
- Bike rentals are easy and affordable at Sunnyside Sports or Pine Mountain Sports.
- The Central Oregon Trail Alliance maintains our local single tracks.
- Cog Wild Bicycle Tours can help get you up on two wheels and off in the right direction.
Need to relax after a day on the trails or the mountain? Bend has more than enough to offer:
- McMenamins Old St. Francis School - Hit their nightly happy hour, take a dip in the soaking pool, and get out in time for a $3 movie.
- Galveston Ave - 2 blocks down and full of local restaurants and cafes, including the newly opened 10 Barrel Brewery and our favorite, Brother Johns Public House.
- Or simply cook up a meal at the Refugio! Rays Food Place has organics, bulk items, and fresh fish. Newport Avenue Market has gourmet items and a killer wine department.
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