Bend
About 3 hr 15 min by car from Portland
Sunny high desert, Mt. Bachelor skiing, river floats and more breweries per person than almost anywhere.
Why locals go
Sunshine when Portland is grey.
Visiting Portland?
At 3 hr 15 min by car, it's easy to add a night or two here and still be back in Portland for your flight home.
What to book
- Ski Mt. Bachelor
- Float the Deschutes River (summer)
- Bend Ale Trail
Where to stay
One or two nights is enough for most people. Compare places to stay:
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For two
- Riverside lodge
- Smith Rock at sunset
With friends
- Brewery crawl on the Ale Trail
- Climb or hike at Smith Rock
When to go
Year-round.