What to do in Bend


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 Below is a convenient list of many activities offered in Central Oregon.

AIR ACTIVITIES

·        Glider rides - (541) 382-7758

·        Hangliding - (541) 504-5416

·        Paragliding - (541) 389-4086

·        Scenic Flights - The Flight Shop www.flightshopinc.com

·        Scenic Flights - Wings of the Cascades www.wingscascades.com

ART

·        Central Oregon has many art galleries. www.bendgalleries.com

ATV TOURS

·        Central Oregon Adventures - www.coadventures.biz (rentals)

BIRD WATCHING

·        High Desert Museum has great birds of prey, www.highdesertmuseum.org

·        Wild Birds Unlimited - stores.wbu.com/bend  (birding tours)

            Paradise Birding - stores.wbu.com/bend (birding tours)

BIKING

  • Cog Wild Mountain Bike Tours & Shuttles.  Based in Bend, offers tours for all levels of riders -  www.cogwild.com  541-385-7002 

BOWLING

·        Sun Mountain Fun Center www.sunmountainfun.com

·        Lava Lanes Bowling Center (541) 318-5656

CANOE/KAYAK

·        Aldercreek has lessons and/or rentals, www.aldercreek.com

·        Wanderlust Tours has interpretive tours by naturalists, www.wanderlusttours.com (even moonlight tours)

CAVE TOURS

·        Wanderlust Tours has interpretive cave tours by naturalists, www.wanderlusttours.com

·        Lava Caves (Spring through Fall) (541) 593-2421

DAY SPA

·        Face to Face (541) 389-2519

·        Jinsei Spa www.wanderlusttours.com

·        Oasis Spa (541) 388-1404

DINNER TRAIN

·        Crooked River Dinner Train, western theater, dinner and train ride, www.crookedriverrailroad.com

DISC GOLF

·        Disc golf (using Frisbees) is played on the COCC campus.

·        Rent or purchase discs for golf at Aldercreek - www.aldercreek.com

FISHING - Central Oregon offers many, many places to fish. The following information is guided or rental equipment.

·        Fly Fishing - Long Hollow Ranch - www.lhranch.com (877) 923-1901

·        East Lake Resort - (541) 536-2230 (boat rentals in lake)

·        Numb-Butt Fly Company - www.numbbutt.com

·        Fly & Field Outfitters - www.flyandfield.com

·        Quest of the West - www.questofthewest.com

·        Deschutes River Anglers - www.deschutesriveranglers.com                              

GEOCACHING   Check http://www.geocaching.com/ for details on this adventurous new activity -- a treasure hunt using a GPS receiver. Look up caches in the Bend area using zip codes 97701 and 97702. Bring your own GPS unit.

Ÿ         Central Oregon Adventures - www.coadventures.biz

GOLF

·        There are 27+ golf courses in Central Oregon. Here is the best link to many of them, www.visitcentraloregon.com/golfpages/golf1

HAY RIDES

·        River Ridge Stables - (877) 389-9458

·        Sunriver Stables (private hay ride) (541) 593-6995

HIKING

·        Wanderlust Tours has interpretive tours by naturalists - www.wanderlusttours.com

HORSEBACK RIDING - Schedule prior to your stay!

·        Long Hollow Ranch - www.lhranch.com (877) 923-1901

·        River Ridge Stables - (877) 389-9458

·        Eagle Crest Equestrian Center (541) 504-9799

·        Sunriver Stables (541) 593-6995

·        Black Butte Stables (541) 549-1948

·        Crooked River Trail (541)923-8543

·        Smart Ass Ranch Outfitters & Pack Station - (541) 280-9356

HUNTING/SHOOTING

·        Central Oregon Sporting Clays & Hunting Guide - (541) 382-5663

·        Smart Ass Ranch Outfitters & Pack Station - (541) 280-9356

LIMOUSINE RIDES

·        Executive Limousine - www.executivelimo1.com

MASSAGE THERAPIST - There are many excellent massage therapists in Central Oregon. You will want to schedule prior to your arrival. Here are some that come out to the B&B:

·        Recharge Massage (541) 408-7204

MINIATURE GOLF

·        Sun Mountain Fun Center - www.sunmountainfun.com

·        Sunriver (9 hole putting and chipping course for all ages) - (800) 547-3922

·        Eagle Crest has an 18 hole putting course on the green - (877) 818-0286 

MOUNTAIN BIKES

·        Paulina Plunge (guided tour by waterfalls) - www.paulinaplunge.com 

·        Hutch's - (541) 382-9253 (bike rentals)

MOTORCYCLE RENTALS/TOURS

·        Cascade Harley-Davidson - www.cascadeharley.com 

·        Roadtrip-USA (rentals) - www.motorcycle-rentals.com

·        Hutch's - (541) 382-9253 (bike rentals)

MT. BACHELOR

·        Great mountain for skiing in winter. Fun rides up the lifts in summer for lunch and a hike. www.mtbachelor.com

MUSIC

·        Les Schwab Amphitheater lsabend.com

NATURE CENTERS

·        High Desert Museum is a must!!! It is open year round. It has live animals and more. www.highdesertmusuem.org

·        Sunriver Nature Center (541) 593-4442

OBSERVATORIES (STAR GAZING)

·        Sunriver Observatory (541) 593-4442

·        Pine Mountain Observatory (541) 382-8331 (call first)

PAINT BALL

·        Paintball Paradise (541) 388-0129

RIVER RAFTING

·        Rapid River Rafters - www.rapidriverrafters.com (1 or 2 day trips)

·        Sun Country Tours - www.suncountrytours.com (fun little one hour ride in Bend)

·        Quest of the West - www.questofthewest.com

·        Central Oregon Adventures (river float) - www.coadventures.biz

·        Ouzel Outfitters (1/2 day, full day, or overnight trips) www.oregonrafting.com (800) 788-7238 


ROCK CLIMBING

·        First Ascent Climbing Services - instruction taught at Smith Rock - www.goclimbing.com

·        Inclimb Rock Gym - (541) 388-6764

SNOW ACTIVITIES (ALSO SEE MT. BACHELOR www.mtbachelor.com )

·        Dog Sled Rides (great fun!!! - reserve ahead) - www.mtbachelor.com

·        Skiing/snowboarding - www.mtbachelor.com

·        Cross country skiing and snow shoeing - Mt. Bachelor has groomed trails - www.mtbachelor.com

·        Snowmobile Tours- Central Oregon Adventures - www.coadventures.biz (rentals)

·        Snowmobile Tours - Quest of the West - www.questofthewest.com

·        Snowshoe Tours by Wanderlust Tours has interpretive tours by naturalists - www.wanderlusttours.com (even moonlight tours)

·        Snow camping - build and sleep in a snow cave, get there by dogsled or snowshoe- Wanderlust Tours - www.wanderlusttours.com

·        Sleigh Rides - River Ridge Stables - (877) 389-9458

·        Sleigh Rides - Saddleback Stables (541) 593-6995

SWIMMING

·        Juniper Swim & Fitness Center (indoor pool & spa) www.bendparksandrec.org/Juniper_Swim_Fitness/

TENNIS

·        COCC (Central Oregon Community College)

·        Juniper Park

·        Summit Park

·        Sunriver Resort

·        Sylvan Park

·        The Athletic Club of Bend

WATER SKIING/JET SKIING

·        Cultus Lake Resort - www.cultuslakeresort.com

·        Central Oregon Adventures - (541) 385-5065 (water skiing tours)