River West Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Bend featuring a bridge
Bend which includes a garden
Bend showing street scenes
Bend showing tranquil scenes
Bend which includes tranquil scenes

Popular places to visit

Old Mill District which includes a bridge

Old Mill District

Nature and society converge in one of Bend’s most charming neighborhoods, which features stunning views and a lively cultural scene.

Old Mill District
Drake Park featuring a pond, a house and autumn colours

Drake Park

Stroll along Mirror Pond and enjoy stunning views of Mount Bachelor in Bend’s premier park, which hosts a range of seasonal events.

Drake Park
High Desert Museum showing interior views

High Desert Museum

Learn about central Oregon’s culture and come face to face with its wildlife, including birds of prey, bobcats, badgers and more, at Bend’s unique museum.

High Desert Museum
Widgi Creek Golf Club

Widgi Creek Golf Club

Play a round of golf at Widgi Creek Golf Club and enjoy other activities in Bend such as skiing. Stroll along the riverfront in this family-friendly area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Widgi Creek Golf Club
Lava Lands Visitor Center

Lava Lands Visitor Center

Explore the lovely green spaces of Lava Lands Visitor Center and enjoy the cycling trails in Bend. Stroll along the riverfront in this family-friendly area or visit its lively breweries.

Lava Lands Visitor Center

Downtown Bend Business Association

After visiting Downtown Bend Business Association, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Bend. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the lively breweries while you're in the area.

Downtown Bend Business Association

Activities

Chocolate Tour Including Wine Hot Chocolate and Samples

Chocolate Tour Including Hot Chocolate and Samples

AU$137
per adult
Chocolate Tour Including Hot Chocolate and Samples
Food Truck and Brewery Tour with Complimentary Tastings

Food Truck and Brewery Tour with Complimentary Tastings

AU$153
per adult
Food Truck and Brewery Tour with Complimentary Tastings
Craft Brewery Tour and Tastings in Oregon

Craft Brewery Tours with Complimentary Tasting Flights

AU$153
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Craft Brewery Tours with Complimentary Tasting Flights
Bend: Half-Day Lava Tube Cave Tour

Bend: Half-Day Lava Tube Cave Tour

AU$216
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Bend: Half-Day Lava Tube Cave Tour
Bend: Half-Day Lava Tube Cave Tour

Bend: Half-Day Lava Tube Cave Tour

AU$187
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Bend: Half-Day Lava Tube Cave Tour
Chocolate Tour Including Wine Hot Chocolate and Samples

Chocolate Tour Including Hot Chocolate and Samples

AU$139
per adult
Chocolate Tour Including Hot Chocolate and Samples
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Our pick of the best River West Hotel Deals

The Oxford Hotel Bend
The Oxford Hotel Bend
4 out of 5
10 NW Minnesota Avenue, Bend, OR
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in Bend. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (931 reviews)
"Excellent property. A little pricey but it’s worth it. EV charging on site is an added plus."

Reviewed on 9 Jun. 2025

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The Oxford Hotel Bend
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Bend Downtown
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Bend Downtown
2.5 out of 5
1626 NW Wall St, Bend, OR
The price is AU$261 per night from 29 June to 30 June
AU$261
29 June - 30 June
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bend. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9/10 Wonderful! (809 reviews)
"Very Clean"

Reviewed on 31 May 2025

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Bend Downtown
Element Bend
Element Bend
3 out of 5
1526 Nw Wall Street, Bend, OR
The price is AU$377 per night from 18 June to 19 June
AU$377
18 June - 19 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Bend. Enjoy free breakfast, a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (390 reviews)
"Lovely modern furnishings, great complementary small buffet breakfast in the morning. Across the street from a walkable park, great for doggos! Great value."

Reviewed on 9 Jun. 2025

Element Bend
Bunk+Brew Historic Lucas House - Hostel
Bunk+Brew Historic Lucas House - Hostel
2 out of 5
42 NW Hawthorne Ave, Bend, OR
The price is AU$191 per night from 18 June to 19 June
AU$191
18 June - 19 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostel in Bend. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and free bicycles on site. Popular attractions Old Mill District and Hayden Homes Amphitheater are ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (103 reviews)
"Great for what I needed it for. The beds were not nearly as comfortable as the Portland Kex, but I got a free beer “token”."

Reviewed on 4 Jun. 2025

Bunk+Brew Historic Lucas House - Hostel
Bend Riverside Rentals
Bend Riverside Rentals
2 out of 5
1565 Northwest Wall Street, Bend, OR
The price is AU$275 per night from 18 June to 19 June
AU$275
18 June - 19 June
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Bend. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and cable TV channels. Popular attractions Hayden Homes Amphitheater and Old Mill District are located ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (183 reviews)
"This was a lovely place to stay for a short business trip. Centrally located and right on the river with a wonderful walking trail. Really enjoyed our stay and will come here again!"

Reviewed on 9 Jun. 2025

Bend Riverside Rentals
Pioneer Park Rentals
Pioneer Park Rentals
2 out of 5
1565 NW Wall St, Bend, OR
Stay at this hotel in Bend. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Hayden Homes Amphitheater and Old Mill District are located ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (33 reviews)
"Place was great. Would have like to have seen more bedding for the sofa sleeper and maybe more blankets for the bedroom."

Reviewed on 5 Jun. 2025

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Pioneer Park Rentals
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Other neighbourhoods around River West

Bend showing a bridge

Old Bend

If you're spending some time in Old Bend, Deschutes River and Drake Park are top sights worth seeing.

Old Bend
Bend showing a bridge

Downtown Bend

If you're spending some time in Downtown Bend, Deschutes River and Drake Park are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Bend
Old Mill District featuring kayaking or canoeing and a river or creek

Old Mill District

While visiting Old Mill District, you might make a stop by sights like Old Mill District and Deschutes River.

Old Mill District
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Awbrey Butte

While visiting Awbrey Butte, you might make a stop by sights like Deschutes River and River's Edge Golf Course.

Awbrey Butte
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Southern Crossing

5/5(1 area review)

While visiting Southern Crossing, you might make a stop by sights like Hayden Homes Amphitheater and Old Mill District.

Southern Crossing
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Summit West

While Summit West isn't home to many top sights, Drake Park and Deschutes River are some notable places to visit nearby.

Summit West

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