Bend: Small City, Beautiful Views and Scenic Attractions
Bend might just be a small city in Oregon, but it has plenty to offer in terms of beautiful views and scenic attractions. There are lots of places you can hang out to enjoy the sights, but this place is truly best for nature lovers and those who love outdoor adventures.The nearest commercial-airline airport to Bend is in Redmond, the Redmond Municipal Airport located about 20 minutes away from the city. What makes this place a great option for travelers is that plenty of budget-friendly hotels are available.
Best Time to Visit
Bend has a high-desert climate, but peak travel season is actually in summer, from June to August, even if the weather is often quite hot. Lots of fun options can be enjoyed along Deschutes River but winters also draw a lot of tourists willing to visit during ski season from November to May. A lot of Bend, OR hotels provide easy access to these local attractions as well as beautiful views of the mountains around the area.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Newberry National Volcanic Monument is one of the most interesting places to visit in Bend. You can stand on top of Lava Butte to enjoy the scenic views of the surrounding landscape that show the old lava flow or explore underground through the Lava River Cave, a one-mile-long lava tube. The High Desert Museum, Tumalo Falls, and Smith Rock State Park are also fun destinations. Stay at Pronghorn Resort, Riverhouse on the Deschutes, Sunriver Resort-Destination Hotel, and Hilton Garden Inn Bend for best deals.