Southwest Bend Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Old Mill District
Nature and society converge in one of Bend’s most charming neighborhoods, which features stunning views and a lively cultural scene.
Hayden Homes Amphitheater
You can get tickets for a performance at Hayden Homes Amphitheater during your stay in Bend. Amble around the area's riverfront or seek out the cycling trails.
High Desert Museum
Learn about central Oregon’s culture and come face to face with its wildlife, including birds of prey, bobcats, badgers and more, at Bend’s unique museum.
Sunriver Resort Golf Course
Play a round of golf at Sunriver Resort Golf Course and enjoy other activities in Bend such as cycling. Wander the riverfront in this family-friendly area.
Drake Park
Stroll along Mirror Pond and enjoy stunning views of Mount Bachelor in Bend’s premier park, which hosts a range of seasonal events.
Pilot Butte State Park
Enjoy a trip to Pilot Butte State Park and popular activities such as cycling in Bend. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively breweries while you're in the area.
Things to do
Craft Brewery Tours with Complimentary Tasting Flights
Food Truck and Brewery Tour with Complimentary Tastings
The Ultimate Scavenger Bend! (Citywide)
Top hotels in Southwest Bend
Riverhouse Lodge
One of the best stay, clean room, amazing view and great breakfast
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Sunriver Resort
The facilities and staff were excellent.
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
Campfire Hotel
Room was clean, hotel was very friendly and i liked the campfire theme with big chairs around a roaring fire. The wings restaurant was not open on Monday nights which was shame but thats not the hotels fault. staff were friendly and it was very well priced definitely going back in May
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Juniper Preserve
Very friendly staff. Lovely room and facilities.
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Cascade Lodge
The staff was very friendly. The room was clean. A couple of the plugins didn't work nor did the tv. Good WIFI so Netflix on my tablet.
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Super 8 by Wyndham Bend
Tom at the Front Desk was very helpful, and a friendly face. Really appreciate the cleanliness of this facility. The room was clean and comfortable. Overall, the quality for the price was very good. Best part of this location was the proximity to all the places around town we planned to visit.
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Southwest Bend
Century West
While Century West may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Deschutes Brewery and Hayden Homes Amphitheater.
Southeast Bend
Southeast Bend might not have many top sights, but Bend Factory Stores and Old Mill District are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Southern Crossing
While visiting Southern Crossing, you might make a stop by sights like Hayden Homes Amphitheater and Old Mill District.
Broken Top
Broken Top might not have many top sights, but Deschutes Brewery and Hayden Homes Amphitheater are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Old Mill District
While visiting Old Mill District, you might make a stop by sights like Old Mill District and Deschutes River.
Deschutes River Woods
While visiting Deschutes River Woods, you might make a stop by sights like Deschutes River and Newberry National Volcanic Monument.
