If you're a first time visitor to Bend, you might prefer a more touristy area, but if you're a solo traveler, a local neighborhood could be more interesting. Some areas have lots of things to do within walking distance, but it may be more expensive. To give you a starting point for your trip research, we looked at what people say about attractions in Bend.
Here are some of the most recommended attractions in Bend.
Here's what Trippy members had to say about attractions:
"A few of my favorite places that are less expensive are Parrilla Grill, The Lot, Crux Fermentation Project, McMenamins Old St Francis School, Jackson's Corner, Joolz (Joolz has great happy hour options!" See More
"Check out the Bend Ale Trail for a full listing - the ones that make my can't miss list are 10 Barrel Brewing Company (10 Barrel) and Crux Fermentation Project (Crux go for sunset!" See More
"For Dinner, there are a number of different options, Zydeco Kitchen & Cocktails, 900 Wall, The Blacksmith Restaurant, Bar & Lounge, Spork, and Wild Rose Northern Thai Eats are some of my favorites." See More
"Downtown Bend has plenty of nice restaurants, sushi, festivals and neat shops." See More
"Sunriver is nice if you golf - otherwise stay in Bend - much more nightlife and activities" See More
"Mt Bachelor Group Ski Area is another popular ski resort in Oregon." See More
"These are my top five, not in any particular order: McKay Cottage Restaurant, Trattoria Sbandati, Pilot Butte Drive In, Ariana Restaurant, 10 Barrel Brewing" See More
This page is just a starting point, to really get personalized advice from Bend locals and experienced travelers, post a question on Trippy! You can start by browsing the questions other people have asked about Bend.
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