Bend, OR owes its modern history to the beginning of the 20th Century when a small community sprung-up around the first commercial saw mill in the area. From its humble roots, Bend as emerged as a tourism hotspot and outdoor enthusiasts dream. Lying just east of the Cascade Mountain Ranges, Bend is conveniently located next to wide variety of outdoor activity opportunities. Downtown Bend is also home to a number of museums, world-class restaurants, and other exciting entertainment options.
For the outdoor enthusiast, Bend is a dream come true. The region offers a number of activities from fishing, hiking, camping, and leisure water activities to mountain biking, and golfing. Nearby Mt. Bachelor provides ample skiing while the Cascade Lakes are open to a host of outdoor activities.
The unique landscape of the region, where the forests of the Cascades morph into the Great Basin high desert offers rich landscapes ripe with vegetation and amazing views.
As the 7th largest city in Oregon, Bend proper gives you the full array of dining and entertainment options available in larger areas while still maintaining its community-based aura. For beer lovers, Bend is home to the world-famous Deschutes Brewery in addition to a number of other microbreweries. Additionally, Bend hosts the annual Bend Film Festival. Bend’s Old Mill District offers unique shopping and dinning experiences. The nearby Les Schwab Amphitheater hosts an array of music artists to suit a variety of tastes.
Just south of Bend is Crater Lake National Park. The park is a true natural wonder as the world’s deepest lake is situated within the crater of Mount Mazama. Known for its beautiful blue color, Crater Lake is one of the most amazing sites in the western United States.
With such plentiful leisure and entertainment options, Bend is the ideal location to live, work, and play.
