NAME: Sydney Collier
CITY: Bend, OR
COUNTRY: USA
YEAR OF TRIP: 2017
HOW LONG WERE YOU THERE? 2 weeks
BEST TIME TO GO: Late summer
GREATEST CHALLENGE: Need a car
WHAT MAKES THIS PLACE SPECIAL?
It’s in the high desert of Oregon, so the weather is amazing (75 and sunny) and you’re surrounded by the mountains. You can easily access hikes, biking/walking trails, etc. It’s also a short drive from national parks. I like Bend more than Portland because it’s smaller but still has a lot to do. Portland is hip but a little overrated in my opinion.
MUST EAT:
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Spoken Moto (coffee shop)
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Joolz (Mediterranean/Latin American fusion)
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Pizza Mondo
MUST SEE:
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Sunset on top of Pilot Butte
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Shevlin Park
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Smith Rock canyon (hike it!)
MUST DO:
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Brewery tours
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Bike trails at Sun River (with views of mountains and horses)
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camp
Other Recommendations: It’s a 3-hour drive from the Oregon Coast and Portland, so it’s definitely worth the trip to go there as well.