About Bend
Bend is nearly the geographic center of Oregon, and is the most populated city in Central Oregon with a population of just over 70,000. Bend is located 15 miles north of Sunriver. To the east is high desert and to the west are the spectacular Cascade Mountains and U.S. National Forest land. With a dry climate (over 300 days of sun per year), this all adds up to abundant recreational opportunities. For detailed information pertaining to Central Oergon's desireable weather, click here. Bend is the county seat for Deschutes County, which has a population of 135,000. 
While Bend offers a myriad of outdoor recreational opportunites, don't forget about all the shopping, entertainment, culture, arts, night life and education in Bend. It is home to Central Oregon Community College and the Cascades Campus of Oregon State University. Many annual events and festivals take place in downtown Bend and Drake Park, and nearby Pilot Butte takes center stage for the 4th of July fireworks display.
Don't forget to check out 'Munch N' Music' every Thursday during the summer in Drake Park for great music and eating. The Cascade Festival of Music takes place every August under the tents in Drake park, and offers a wonderful mix of music performances. The Les Schaub Amphitheatre across from the 'Old Mill District' is the site of concerts and events all summer and brings in big-name performers. For shopping enthusiasts, try the Old Mill District and downtown Bend, a mecca for boutiques and artisans. For more detailed information about the shops and restaurants in the Old Mill District, click here. Bend also boasts a Saturday market in the downtown area.
As Bend has grown, so has the selection of fine-dining restaurants and night-life spots. Check out 'The Source' (a free newspaper publication you'll find all over Bend) for the latest information on who is perfoming and where. Check out our local breweries: Deschutes Brewery and Cascade Lakes Brewery.
A must visit while you are here in Central Oregon is to the High Desert Museum, just south of Bend. The museum offers wild animal exhibits, talks on native birds and wonderful displays of high desert life over Central Oregon's evolution.
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Things to do around Bend
High Desert Museum
The Source