our favorite things to do in bend, oregon
Discover the Natural & Cultural Wonders of Central Oregon & the Pacific Northwest
Our upscale boutique hotel, located in the center of our thriving downtown neighborhood, is the perfect place from which to enjoy the myriad of activities and fun to be had in Bend, Oregon. Whether you're on a weekend getaway or a week-long vacation in beautiful Bend, we promise you'll have the time of your life here.
Skiing. Golf. Hiking. Biking. Rafting. Climbing. No matter what activity you choose, the outdoor mecca of Bend is the place to play. Located where the snow-covered peaks of the Cascades meet the high-desert plateaus of Central Oregon, Bend provides a convenient base camp for endless adventure.
From the backcountry of Mt. Bachelor to world-class mountain biking trails, from the blue-ribbon fly fishing found in over 250 miles of the Deschutes River to an exciting round at one of the dozens of golf courses in the region, there is no better place in the
Northwest for you to pursue your passion.
But outdoor fun is just one of many things to do in Bend, Oregon. Our historic downtown offers a wealth of attractions for everyone from foodies, beer afficionados and wine lovers to art enthusiasts, film fiends, and history buffs. To give you a glimpse of things to do in Bend, Oregon, we've offered a small sampling of some of our very favorites:
Central Oregon Events
- Bend Winterfest in February
- Central Oregon Sportsmen's Show in March
- Oregon Special Olympics Winter Games in March
- BMX Great Northwest Nationals in April
- Bend Spring Festival @ NW Crossing in April
- Pole Peddle Paddle in May
- Sisters Rodeo in June
- USA Track & Field Trail Series Dirty Half Marathon in June
- Oregon Open Invitational Golf Tournament in June
- Best of Bend Best Ball Golf Tournament in June
- The Bite of Bend in June
- Pacific Crest Triathlon & Weekend Sports Festival in June
- Hullabaloo @ NW Crossing in June
- July 4th Pet Parade in July
- Summerfest in July
- Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show in July
- COBA Tour of Homes in July
- Breedlove Guitars' Two Old Hippies Festival in July
- Deschutes Dash Weekend Sports Festival in July
- Tour des Chutes - in July
- Cascade Cycling Classic - in July
- Balloons Over Bend Children's Festival - in July
- Oregon High Desert Classic Hunter-Jumper Competition in July
- Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo in August
- Cascade Lakes Relay in August
- Flashback Cruz Classic Car Show in August
- Ghost Tree Invitational in August
- Art in the High Desert Festival in August
- Pacific Amateur Golf Classic in August
- USA Cycling Masters Road National Championships in August
- The Little Woody Barrel-Aged Brew Festival in September
- Sisters Folk Festival in September
- The Great Rotary Duck Race in Drake Park in September
- 2011 Trout Unlimited Annual Meeting in September
- USA Cycling Marathon Mountain Bike National Championships in September
- Flagline 50K USA Track & Field National Trail Championships in September
- Oktoberfest in September
See the annual Wiener Dog Race footage here! - AdFed Bend WebCAM in September
- Bend Fall Festival in October
- Bend Film Festival in October
- Oxford Classic - Premier Prep Cross Country Meet in October
- Bend Venture Conference in October
- Halloween Cross Crusades in October
- 2011 Oregon Handmade Bicycle Show in October
- Nature of Words Literary Event in November
- Veteran's Day Parade in November
- Bend Christmas Tree Lighting in November
- Bend Christmas Parade in December
- USGP Cyclocross - Deschutes Brewery Cup in December
- Oregon Wrestling Classic in January
Events at the Oxford hotel
- Nightly Happy Hour at 10 Below
- Feb 17 & 18, 2012 Jazz at the Oxford - World Renowned Pianist Darrell Grant featuring drummer extraordinaire Brian Blade & special guests
- Mar 6, 2012 High Desert Chamber Music featuring Armadillo String Quartet
- Mar 16 & 17, 2012 Jazz at the Oxford - Legendary Saxophonist Bobby Watson
- Apr 13 & 14, 2012 Jazz at the Oxford - Michael Allen Harrison Superband
- May 17, 2012 High Desert Chamber Music featuring Crown City String Quartet
Scenic Outdoor Attractions
- Deschutes National Forest
- Pilot Butte
- Tumalo Falls
- Drake Park & Mirror Pond
- Crater Lake
- Mount Bachelor Ski Resort
- Cascade Lakes Highway
- Deschutes River
- Lava River Cave
Art & Culture
- High Desert Chamber Music
- High Desert Museum
- Sunriver Nature Center
- The Deschutes County Historical Museum
- The Tower Theatre
A Few Things to Do Outdoors
- Skiing
- Biking
- Whitewater Rafting
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Golfing
- Rock Climbing
- Spelunking & Cave Tours
- Boating
- Horseback Riding
- Sled Dog Rides
Points of Interest
We've only touched the surface of the wealth of things to do in Bend, Oregon. Please feel free to check out our city's Visit Bend site for a full guide to all the amazing options for adventure, relaxation, and fun in our city. We at The Oxford Hotel look forward to making your visit as fun, unforgettable and inspiring as the city itself.


