| When you go on a vacation, the location of the | | | | on the slopes. |
| place you choose to stay at may be the most | | | | Whether you visit Bend in the summer or the |
| important decision you make. Some people are | | | | winter, shopping in the area is also a fun way to |
| content to spend their entire vacation reading a | | | | spend the day. Between six different shopping |
| book indoors, but if you want to enjoy both | | | | districts there are a wide variety of goods for |
| natural beauty and outdoor recreation, consider | | | | sale. You are bound to find a treasure or two in all |
| staying a few days in Bend, Oregon lodging | | | | the antiques, art, apparel, books, children's toys, |
| accommodations. | | | | gifts, quilting supplies and jewelry that Bend has to |
| Bend lodging is truly attractive and comfortable, | | | | offer. |
| but the most appealing characteristic that defines | | | | Bend is also a scenic city. Walking the streets |
| it is ideal location. There are so many activities to | | | | visitors will enjoy sculptures, historic sites like the |
| enjoy in the area. If you like spending time | | | | Old Mill, the calm water of beautiful Mirror Pond. |
| outdoors, hike to Squaw Creek or Tumalo Falls. | | | | For night time entertainment, turn to Bend's |
| Fish, canoe, kayak or swim in the Deschutes | | | | downtown Tower Theater where comedies, |
| River or one of the three lakes around Bend. | | | | musical and ballets are performed. Guest bands |
| State parks in the area provide mile-long hikes | | | | and artists also visit the theater. |
| that are mild enough for the whole family and the | | | | There are a plethora of fun activities to choose |
| evening sunset often paints the nearby mountain | | | | from in Bend, and just as many options when it |
| slopes with pink and orange hues. | | | | comes to lodging. Luxurious resorts tempt visitors |
| Winter is also a great time to visit Bend. The dry | | | | to enjoy their stylish rooms and guest pools and |
| snow that is characteristic of the basin area | | | | Jacuzzis, but there are also more economical |
| makes Bend a great place to find good skiing. For | | | | hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts, and beautiful |
| a little diversity, you can also spend some time | | | | campsites to choose from. Every budget can find |
| snowmobiling, ice skating and sledding. A cup of | | | | a place in Bend to set up a base camp of sorts |
| hot coco, a bath and an hour or two in front of | | | | so that you can enjoy all the attractions in the |
| the fire will be the perfect way to wrap up a day | | | | area. |