Bend, Oregon

The city of Bend, Oregon is one of the most thriving, beautiful and fastest growing cities in the United States. The magnificent geographic area surrounding Bend OR has much to do with its growing popularity. Bend is located in the foothills of the eastern Cascade mountains. Lying close to the Cascades, Bend features an impressive backdrop of Cascade range volcanoes- such as Mt. Bachelor, Mt. Jefferson, and the Three Sisters. To the west of Bend is another form of terrain entirely. Featuring its own beauty, the High Desert terrain native to Central Oregon features Pine, Juniper trees and brush plants. In addition to the beauty surrounding the city, Bend is also home to a dynamic population where arts and culture are celebrated parts of life.

Bend, along with its sister cities such as Sisters and Redmond, only about 20% of the rain experienced by cities located on the west side of the Cascades. Bend lies in the rainshadow of the Eastern Cascades. The rain that rolls in from the Pacific Ocean falls along the coast and along the western side of the Cascades- leaving next to none for Central Oregon. The end result is nearly 300 days of sunshine eahc and every year. These clear skies allow for Central Oregon's natural beauty to shine.

Bend and all of Central Oregon boasts a climate that is certainly a welcome surprise to people more accostomed to damp, coastal climes. The Central Oregon cities of Bend, Sisters, Redmond, and Sunriver are literally dreched in sunshine for the majority of the year. In Bend and other Central Oregon communities, one can enjoy the best of both worlds- a sunny-dry climate- and natural features that include picturesque forests, majestic mountains and meandering streams and rivers.

Bend is also popular because it's located close to the Mt. Bachelor Ski Resort. Mt. Bachelor is renowned for its impressive powder accumulations and lengthy ski season. Bend, Oregon has been voted the top US ski vacation town because of its easy access to the hills of Mt. Bachelor. Equally attractive to ski and mountain enthusiasts however, is Bend's exciting downtown culture- where music, art, restaurants and coffee shops abound!

Outdoor beauty and incredible outdoor recreation opportunities make Bend and Central Oregon a treasured destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Numerous outdoor recreation activities are available to locals and visitors alike. These activities include: hiking, mountain biking, kayaking, skiing, cross country skiing, and more. Speaking of skiing, Bend Oregon serves as the gateway to Mt. Bachelor, one of the country’s top ski resort destinations. Sunriver, a spectacular four season resort destination located just south of Bend, also serves as a host community for Mt. Bachelor skiers.

It 's easy to see why Bend, Oregon has emerged as one of America’s most popular vacation and relocation destinations. Bend and the greater Central Oregon region offers incredible scenery, an impressive variety of outdoor recreation highlights, a vibrant, “artsy” culture, and a thriving and growing business sector. Book a Bend OR hotel to see in person what's so special about Bend and Central Oregon! You can book your Bend hotel quickly and securely from the comfort of your own home. So make your reservation and then come experience a city that offers stunning natural features, an exciting, cultural flare, and easy access to recreation that includes skiing, hiking, mountain climbing, mountain biking, kayaking, and much more.