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Bend, OR- mountain paradise
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By
Sarah Szymanski
As a travel nurse, Bend was my favorite assignment and a beautiful slice of heaven that I was able to enjoy while people on the west coast
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Just outside of Bend, walk the downtown area for local shops and food
Home Page | City of Sisters, Oregon
Beautiful hiking trail outside of Bend
Steelhead Falls Trail
One place that I kept going back to- can’t get enough of the picture perfect scenery
Smith Rock State Park
Stop by, support local and feed the alpacas
Crescent Moon Ranch
The last blockbuster standing. Go for the nostalgia!!
Blockbuster
Good hike with waterfall ending
Tumalo Falls
A short drive from Bend. Drive through the mountain passes and end up at the tulip farm!
Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm
Walk the trail of the seven falls. Beautiful outdoor activity
Silver Falls State Park
Your photos will look straight out of a magazine. One of the most beautiful places I’ve ever been
Koosah & Sahalie Falls - Eugene
Short drive from Bend
Crater Lake National Park
If you go to visit the coast, make sure Brookings and natural bridges is on your list!
Brookings, OR
No visit is complete without Dutch bros
Dutch Bros Coffee
The best breakfast around
McKay Cottage Restaurant
Make sure you check the water temp before diving in, it will be chilly!
Tamolitch Blue Pool via McKenzie River Trail, Oregon
Local coffee!
Perk Avenue Bend (@perkavenuecoffee)
Great drive thru coffee
Black Rock Coffee Bar
Learn a little about where you’re visiting & the unique climate
High Desert Museum
Fun activity to enjoy the man made surf
Bend Whitewater Park
Cool and unique place to hit up
Newberry National Volcanic Monument
Local restaurants and shops
Old Mill District
Stay at the resort or go for a day of skiing
Mt. Bachelor
If you venture towards Portland- don’t miss the must see falls
Multnomah Falls Timed Use Permit
Food truck lot
The Lot
The best pizza I found in the area
Pisano's Pizza | Bend OR
Local shops and food
Downtown Bend Business Association
Food truck lot with games
The Bite Tumalo
Must have if you travel to Portland
Voodoo Doughnut
