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