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:
Annual Events
- Pacific Amateur Golf Classic in August
- The Little Woody Barrel-Aged Brew Festival in September
- Sisters Folk Festival in September
- The Great Drake Park Duck Race in September
- Bend Fall Festival in September
- XTERRA Trail Run National Championships in September
- USATF 2010 50 km Trail Championships in September
- Oktoberfest in September
See the annual Wiener Dog Race footage here! - Bend Film Festival in October
- Oxford Classic - Premier Prep X-Country Meet in October
- Bend Venture Conference in October
- Bend Christmas Parade in December
- Bend Winterfest in February
- Pole Peddle Paddle in May
- Sisters Rodeo in June
- USATF Half Marathon Trail Championships in June
- National Beard and Moustache Championships in June
- The Bite of Bend in June
- USA Cycling Junior, U23 & Elite Road National Championships in June
- Pacific Crest Triathlon & Weekend Sports Festival in June
- Breedlove Guitar Festival in July
- July 4th Pet Parade in July
- Summerfest in July
- Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show in July
- Deschutes Dash Weekend Sports Festival in July
- Cascade Cycling Classic - in July
- Oregon High Desert Classic Hunter-Jumper Competition in July
- Classic Car Show in August
- Orvis National Fly Casting Competition in August
- Art in the High Desert Festival in August
- Ghost Tree Invitational at Pronghorn in August
Scenic Outdoor Attractions
- Deschutes National Forest
- Pilot Butte
- Tumalo Mountain & Falls
- Drake Park & Mirror Pond
- Crater Lake
- Mount Bachelor Ski Resort
- Cascade Lakes Highway
- Deschutes River
- Lava River Cave
Art & Culture
A Few Things to Do Outdoors
- Skiing
- Biking
- Whitewater Rafting
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Golfing
- Rock Climbing
- Spelunking & Cave Tours
- Boating
- Horseback Riding
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.



