David's Guidebook
Outdoor adventures
Steelhead falls is a less popular waterfall with really great cliff jumping. Bring a hammock!
31 locals recommend
Steelhead Falls Trailhead
Southwest River RoadSteelhead falls is a less popular waterfall with really great cliff jumping. Bring a hammock!
Open July-November, this historic mountain observatory nestled in a volcanic field boasts beautiful views and shows most of the nearby peaks. The posters around the site provide some interesting history on the area too.
32 locals recommend
Dee Wright Observatory
Old McKenzie HighwayOpen July-November, this historic mountain observatory nestled in a volcanic field boasts beautiful views and shows most of the nearby peaks. The posters around the site provide some interesting history on the area too.
Already well known as one of the top ski/snowboard resorts in the world with circumferential skiing from the peak down, Mt. Bachelor is also just a cool place to grab a beer or go for a hike. Snowshoe or cross country ski in the winter if you don’t want to pay for lift tickets.
176 locals recommend
Mount Bachelor
Already well known as one of the top ski/snowboard resorts in the world with circumferential skiing from the peak down, Mt. Bachelor is also just a cool place to grab a beer or go for a hike. Snowshoe or cross country ski in the winter if you don’t want to pay for lift tickets.
Floating the river with your favorite beverages is a summer must. Don’t miss the rapids! You can enter at Riverbend park and exit at drake park. Bend offers float and ride bus services at Riverbend park for cheap.
47 locals recommend
Riverbend Dog Park
799 SW Columbia StFloating the river with your favorite beverages is a summer must. Don’t miss the rapids! You can enter at Riverbend park and exit at drake park. Bend offers float and ride bus services at Riverbend park for cheap.
Technical climbing, hikes
The birthplace of sport climbing and home to over 1,300 routes, there’s a route for everyone. Even if you don’t climb I recommend hiking misery ridge trail to the top for a beautiful view and a chance to see some insane routes on the way. Make sure to get there early to find parking.
469 locals recommend
Smith Rock State Park
The birthplace of sport climbing and home to over 1,300 routes, there’s a route for everyone. Even if you don’t climb I recommend hiking misery ridge trail to the top for a beautiful view and a chance to see some insane routes on the way. Make sure to get there early to find parking.
Food scene
Smith Rock Brewing Company
546 NW 7th StLots of food trucks and good beer!
Similar to Wild Ride but with more food trucks, a bigger selection of beer, and live music every week. A local favorite.
30 locals recommend
General Duffy's Waterhole
404 SW Forest AveSimilar to Wild Ride but with more food trucks, a bigger selection of beer, and live music every week. A local favorite.
My personal favorite Bend brewery. They focus on regenerative agriculture and energy production. They have a couple of my favorite beers and awesome food.
119 locals recommend
Worthy Brewing Company
495 NE Bellevue DrMy personal favorite Bend brewery. They focus on regenerative agriculture and energy production. They have a couple of my favorite beers and awesome food.