ANYTIME ACTIVITIES
ART GALLERIES / SHOPPING
Frame Design & Sunbird Gallery, Inc.
916 NW Wall St
Bend, OR 97701
Phone: (541) 389-9196
Featuring original art in all media by local, regional and
international artists in ethnic, traditional and contemporary
styles. Museum quality framing by certified picture framers.
Since 1980 under same ownership in downtown Bend. Open: Mon-Sat
11am - 5:30pm and by appointment. AMX, DIS, MC, VISA.
Arts Central
875 NW Brooks
Bend, OR 97701
Phone: (541) 317-9324
Blue Spruce Gallery & Pottery Studio
550 SW Industrial Way Ste 45
Bend, OR 97702
Phone: 541-389-7745
Buffet Flat at The Funny Farm
64990 Deschutes Market Rd
Bend, OR 97701
Phone: 541-389-6391
Jill's Wild Tasteful Women & Friends
920 NW Bond St Ste 107
Bend, OR 97701
Phone: (541) 312-4335
Lahaina Galleries, Inc.
The Shops at the Old Mill
425 SW Powerhouse Dr Ste 307
Bend, OR 97702
Phone: (541) 350-3351
(541) 388-4404
Lubbesmeyer Fiber Studio, LLC
550 SW Industrial Way, Ste 27
Bend, OR 97702
Phone: (541) 330-0840
GEOGRAPHIC ATTRACTIONS
Lava Cast Forest
Fourteen miles south of Bend....This large forest of lava tree
molds is located opposite of the Sunriver turn-off, south of
Bend on Highway 97. Turn east on Forest Road 9720 and proceed
nine miles to the trail head, within the Deschutes National
Forest. A paved, self-guided nature trail wanders by many
examples of vertical and horizontal tree molds or casts in the
lava. No admission charged.
Newberry National Volcanic Monument
Newberry National Volcanic Monument within the Deschutes
National Forest was established Nov. 5, 1990. The monument
includes these areas: Newberry Crater, Paulina Peak, Paulina
Falls, Lava Cast Forest, Lava River Cave, (Fees for Lava River
Cave are: Adults, $2.50, Children 13-17 yrs. $2.00, Children 12
and under, free.) Lava Butte/Lava Lands Visitor Center,
Benham Falls and many other interesting features of our
volcanic past. Located 37 miles southeast of Bend is the
largest ice-age volcano in Oregon. Several catastrophic
eruptions formed the five mile wide caldera called Newberry
Crater. Within the crater lie East and Paulina Lakes (known for
their excellent trout fishing), a lava flow of black glass
(obsidian), Paulina Falls and Paulina Peak. In the winter,
roads into this area are plowed for the first ten miles to the
Sno-park (permits required). Travel 24 miles south of Bend on
Highway 97, turning east on County Road #21 (look for
signs).
Glass Buttes Complex
Named for an abundance of glass on the surface (a favorite of
rockhounds). The buttes lie just off Highway 20 East of
Bend.
Rock Hounding
Agate, thundereggs, jasper, crystal nodules and obsidian may
all be found in Central Oregon. Annual rockhounding Pow Wows
are held in Deschutes,Crook and Jefferson Counties. More
information and displays can be found at Petersen's Rock
Garden, located between Bend and Redmond - 382-5574, and at
House of Rocks between Bend and Sisters - 385-5200.
Petersen Rock Garden & Museum
Nine miles north of Bend. As a hobby, over a period of 17
years, the late Mr. Petersen created this quaint, four-acre
park of miniature bridges, towers, terraces, and buildings; all
made in intricate detail using different types of rocks.
Supported only by donations at the gate and a gift shop, the
grounds include a museum, small picnic area, lily ponds, and a
few roaming peacocks. Open 365 days a year. Located north of
Bend off Highway 97 approximately nine miles, turn left at 61st
Street and follow the signs.
Smith Rock State Park
Smith Rock State Park is known world wide for rock climbing.
The best time to watch the climbers is in the morning or
evening. Rock climbing has become more popular on a
recreational level due to the addition of easier routes. The
park also offers a day use area with picnic facilities and
trails for the adventurous hiker wishing to explore.
HUNTING / FISHING STORES & TOURS
Cast & Blast Outfitters LLC
541-420-9393
Central Oregon Shooting Sports Association
Hwy 20, Mile Post 24
Bend, OR
Phone: (541) 389-4808
Central Oregon Sporting Clays, 5-Stand & Skeet
Bend, OR 97701
Phone: 541-382-5663
541-771-9902
Clover Creek Ranch
541-489-3344
Fly & Field Outfitters
143 SW Century Dr Ste 101
Bend, OR 97702
Phone: (541) 318-1616
(866) 800-2812
Gateway Valley Preserve
8920 NE Clemens Dr., Madras
541-475-6027
Numb-Butt Fly Company
547 NE Bellevue Dr Ste 201
Bend, OR 97701
Phone: (541) 330-6376
(888) 248-8309
Rimrock Outfitters
7228 NW Hwy 26, Madras
541-553-0304
Sportsman's Warehouse
63492 Hunnel Rd
Bend, OR 97701
Phone: (541) 693-5000
SCENIC DRIVES
Cascade Lakes Highway
A self-guiding brochure titled, Cascade Lakes Tour is available
at the The Chamber's Visitor Information Center. The Highway is
typically closed due to snow from late October to Memorial
Day.
Deschutes River Views
Ten miles west of Bend...The area offers a spectacular view of
Dillon Falls, a scenic whitewater area, and a favorite stretch
of river for whitewater rafters. Follow the Cascades Lakes
Highway to Forest Service Road #41 (1st road beyond the Inn of
the Seventh Mountain); turn south and follow the signs to
Dillon Falls and the Deschutes River.
McKenzie Pass & Dee Wright Memorial
Twenty-one miles northwest of Bend...(approx. 128 mile loop).
Take U.S. Highway 20 to Sisters, stay left to Highway 242 to
the summit of McKenzie Pass and the Dee Wright Memorial where a
spectacular view of the Cascade panorama and lava flows can be
seen. For those wishing to complete the loop, continue down
Highway 242 to Proxy Falls and the McKenzie River. Turn right
where you meet Highway 126 and view other waterfalls over the
Santiam Pass. Closed during winter.
A Day on the Metolius
Thirty-five miles northwest of Bend....Take U.S. Highway 20
west from Bend through Sisters to Metolius Recreation area.
Visit Metolius headwaters (Forest Road 14), feed the trout at
Camp Sherman Bridge, proceed over Forest Road 14 to Wizard
Falls Hatchery and on to Lower Bridge. Cross the Metolius River
and return to U.S. Highway 20 over Forest Roads #1270 and
#12.
THEATERS / MUSEUMS
Movie Theatres
McMenamins Old St. Francis School Theater
700 NW Bond St. / Bend
541.330.8563
Redmond Cinemas
Wagner Square / Redmond
541.548.8777
Regal Cinemas
Old Mill 10 / 680 SW Powerhouse Dr. / Bend
541.382.6347
Pilot Butte 6 / 2717 E Hwy 20 / Bend
541.382.6347
Stage Theatres
Bend Theatre for Young
People
541.419.1395
Candlelight Dinner Cabaret Theatre
700 NW Greenwood Ave. / Bend
541.385.6718
Community Theatre of the Cascades
148 NW Greenwood Ave. / Bend
541.389.0803
Les Schwab
Amphitheater
520 SW Powerhouse Dr. / Bend
541.322.9383
2nd St.
Theatre
220 NE Lafayette Ave. / Bend
541.312.9626
Tower Theatre
835 NW Wall St. / Bend
541.317.0700
Museums
Bowman Museums
246 N Main St. / Prineville
541.447.3715
Children's Museum - Working Wonders
Bend
541.389.4500
Des Chutes Historical Center
129 NW Idaho Ave. / Bend
541.389.1813
High Desert
Museum
Hwy 97 / Bend
541.382.4754
Museum at Warm Springs
2189 Hwy 26 / Warm Springs
541.553.3331
Petersen Rock Garden & Museum
7930 SW 77th St. / Redmond
541.382.5574
