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.
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.
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.
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)
1.5 Hours Private Meditations with the Horses in Oregon
Top hotels in Southwest Bend
Riverhouse Lodge
Good breakfast
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Campfire Hotel
Enjoy the homey, coziness of this hotel. The campfire at night-very soothing! Enjoyable conversations with fellow travelers. Only negative was noise from stairs and neighboring rooms which finally stopped around 2a. Could have been room location #117 as we didn't experience this our first time. Will ...
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Best Western Bend North
Elevator stopped working while five of us were in it. Tried to call staff to discuss issue and they refused to engage in conversation. Simply stated that help was going to come. In general staff were not prioritizing the customer experience at all. Especially During breakfast time. Overall, the hotel ...
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Bend Inn & Suites
I had a lower room and the room above me sounded like they were having a kettlebell workout at 1:18am. They left sometime in the 2:00 am hour. Management said call them and they will take care of it. They are on staff 24 hrs.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Bend South by IHG
The staff is awesome. Friendly and courteous.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Waypoint Hotel
My girlfriends and I always stay here, a lot of things we wanted to do was in walking distance. Staff is always friendly and welcoming, the area and rooms were kept very clean.
Reviewed on 30 Apr 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 Old Mill District and Hayden Homes Amphitheater 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.
