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Things to see in Bend, Oregon (United States): 27 places and when to go
Bend, Oregon is a town in United States with around 75,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 27 places in and around it, mainly Food and drink (12), Nature (6), With kids (3). The best known are Lava Butte, Lava River Cave and Newberry National Volcanic Monument. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 17 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 43. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United States · 44.0719, -121.31
- Population
- About 75,000
- Places
- 27 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Food and drink (12) · Nature (6) · With kids (3) · Wildlife (2) · Architecture (2) · History (2)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- SFO San Francisco, 724 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Lava Butte, at 1,531 m.
What to see in Bend, Oregon
The places in and around Bend, Oregon, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Lava ButteNature18 km
- Lava River CaveCave in Oregon20 km
- Newberry National Volcanic MonumentProtected area in Oregon, US29 km
- Oregon ObservatoryObservatory24 km
- Pilot ButteExtinct volcano located in Bend, Oregon2.5 km
- Skeleton CaveCave in Oregon, United States17 km
- Rock O' the Range BridgeHistoric bridge in Oregon, USA5.9 km
- Reid SchoolHistoric school building in Bend, Oregon, USA1.9 km
- Drake Park Neighborhood Historic DistrictHistoric district in Bend, Oregon, USA1.8 km
- High Desert MuseumNon-profit organization in the USA12 km
- BackDrop DistillingDistillery2.8 km
- Bend Whitewater ParkWith kids2.6 km
- BendistilleryDistillery11 km
- Bevel Craft BrewingBrewery3.2 km
- Bledsoe Family WineryWinery2.3 km
- Boneyard Beer PubBrewery434 m
- Deschutes BreweryCraft brewery3.0 km
- Eastern Cascades Model Railroad ClubWith kids5.9 km
- Ermisch Winery & Tasting RoomWinery2.3 km
- Oregon Spirit DistillersDistillery1.6 km
- Pine Mountain Observatory (PMO)Observatory43 km
- Soaking PoolHot spring bath1.7 km
- Spider City BrewingBrewery4.2 km
- Sun Mountain Fun CenterWith kids1.6 km
And the other 3, by what you come to do:
- Food and drink: Terranaut Beer Taproom, The Winery at Manzanita, Worthy Brewing
When to go to Bend, Oregon
The best time to visit Bend, Oregon is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:03
- FebPossible10:14
- MarBest time11:38
- AprBest time13:14
- MayBest time14:34
- JunBest time15:17
- JulBest time14:59
- AugBest time13:50
- SepBest time12:17
- OctBest time10:45
- NovPossible9:23
- DecPossible8:43
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 17 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 43. In April, 26 of the 27 places are at their best.
When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Bend, Oregon
The nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO, San Francisco), 724 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
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And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Bend, Oregon?
The best known: Lava Butte, Lava River Cave, Newberry National Volcanic Monument, Oregon Observatory, Pilot Butte. In all, 27 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Bend, Oregon?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 15 h 17 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 43.
How do you get to Bend, Oregon?
The nearest main airport is San Francisco International Airport (SFO), 724 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Bend, Oregon as the destination and these 27 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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