Shopping, skiing, and hiking are just a few of the things to do in Bend

Whether you’re staying at the Country Inn & Suites in Bend for a family ski trip to Mount Bachelor or a business meeting in our event space, you’ll love our location within the beautiful Cascades. Spend a day hiking scenic Pilot Butte or touring Sunriver Nature Center and Observatory. With restaurants, taverns, and a theater as well as an outdoor concert venue, the Old Mill District offers plenty of things to do along the Deschutes River. You can unleash the kids at Riverbend Park or Big Sky Park, home to picnic areas and playgrounds, or relive your childhood at the last Blockbuster store in the world. Here for a major local event? The Deschutes County Fair & Rodeo, the High Desert Horse Expo, and Balloons Over Bend are less than half an hour from our hotel.

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  • Culture
  • Food & Drinks
  • Nature
  • Nightlife
  • Shopping

Mount Bachelor Ski Resort

21.67 mi / 34.87 km from the hotel
One of the largest winter resorts in the Pacific Northwest, Mount Bachelor offers skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, and dog sledding for all ages and skill levels. Take a break from the slopes for their signature sunset dinner.

Pilot Butte

1.03 mi / 1.66 km from the hotel
When you hike one of three trails to the scenic viewpoint at the top of this cinder cone volcano, you’ll be rewarded with a panoramic view of the high desert and snow-capped Cascade Range.

High Desert Museum

7.16 mi / 11.52 km from the hotel
You can see river otters and birds of prey and talk to historical reenactors at the on-site 1904 homestead when you visit this family-friendly museum.

Forum Shopping Center

0.24 mi / 0.39 km from the hotel
Stop by this shopping development to browse favorites like Whole Foods, Barnes & Noble, and Old Navy. You can also enjoy lunch and dinner at Hola or Baldy’s Barbecue.

Worthy Brewing Company

0.25 mi / 0.4 km from the hotel
This environmentally focused brewery serves up beer and creative foods while also hosting the Hopservatory, an on-site observatory.

Sunriver Nature Center and Observatory

14.75 mi / 23.74 km from the hotel
You can hike and bike along Sunriver’s paths, stop at the Nature Center to see snakes and salamanders up close, and visit the observatory for a late-night star-gazing session.

Tower Theatre

2.5 mi / 4.03 km from the hotel
Built in 1940, this historical theater continues to host movie screenings, live acts, concerts, and private events.

Old Mill District

2.54 mi / 4.08 km from the hotel
Located along the Deschutes River, this thriving district features a variety of restaurants, a movie theater, and winery tasting rooms. You can enjoy outdoor concerts at Hayden Homes Amphitheater.