Must-see attractions in Bend

  • Smith Rock State Park

    Bend

    Best known for its glorious rock climbing, Smith Rock State Park boasts rust-colored 800ft cliffs that tower over the pretty Crooked River. Nonclimbers…

  • High Desert Museum

    Bend

    This excellent museum, about 3 miles south of Bend, charts the exploration and settlement of the West, using reenactments of a Native American camp, a…

  • Newberry National Volcanic Monument

    Bend

    About 13 miles south of Bend is this impressive area, a relatively recent volcanic region resulting from 400,000 years of volcanic activity. Newberry…

  • Three Sisters Wilderness

    Bend

    This beautiful 283,400-acre region spans the Cascade Range and is highlighted by the glaciered Three Sisters, three recent volcanic peaks each topping 10…

  • Deschutes Historical Museum

    Bend

    Located in an old grade school, this museum houses Native American and pioneer artifacts. There's also historical information on the area's logging,…

  • Lava River Cave

    Bend

    About 1 mile south of the Lava Lands visitor center, Lava River Cave is the only lava tube that's developed for visitors (bring a flashlight or rent a…