Welcome to Bend, Oregon!
If you are visiting me from out of town, first of all, thank you! I appreciate you traveling so far to see me for your tattoo. I have put together this ever updating list of things to do here in Central Oregon. I have lived in Central Oregon collectively over 20 years, so a lot of these places are my favorites or little hidden gems that I love. Please enjoy and let me know if you try anything during your stay!
A little bit about Bend and Central Oregon…
It is important to note first off that this is a different environment than any big cities- we want a slower pace of life and you’ll earn more respect by locals if you’re nice and courteous and take your time with things. If you go on a walk, smiling and saying hi to people is a normal thing as you walk by them (If they don’t smile or say hi back, they’re probably not from here, haha). The highways are 45 mph in town, however a lot of people not from here will blast through going 60+. Again, gain some respect and avoid a ticket by just going the posted speed limits throughout town.
Food
Active Culture (outdoor eating area and kid friendly with playground)
El Sancho (I prefer the east side location because it’s a little more chill with a huge outdoor eating area, but the west side one is hopping and there are shops and things near it so a lot more to do)
Bangers and Brews (I personally prefer the west side location but, if you’re wanting a few different food options and a common place for everyone to sit regardless of where they got food from, the east side location is better for groups)
Pizza Mondo - the only place in town I recommend getting pizza from, they sell them by the slice or whole pies and their brownies are sooo good.
Dutch Bros
Sparrow Bakery
Poke Row
El Sancho (I prefer the east side location because it’s a little more chill with a huge outdoor eating area, but the west side one is hopping and there are shops and things near it so a lot more to do)
Bangers and Brews (I personally prefer the west side location but, if you’re wanting a few different food options and a common place for everyone to sit regardless of where they got food from, the east side location is better for groups)
Pizza Mondo - the only place in town I recommend getting pizza from, they sell them by the slice or whole pies and their brownies are sooo good.
Dutch Bros
Sparrow Bakery
Poke Row
Where to Stay
What to do
Some of these you will have to do prior to your appointment to avoid harming the tattoo during the healing process, Please plan accordingly!
With kiddos
Alpenglow Park
Mountain Air Trampoline Park
Pirate Ship park
With doggies
Good Dog Dog Park
Alpenglow Park
With kiddos
Alpenglow Park
Mountain Air Trampoline Park
Pirate Ship park
With doggies
Good Dog Dog Park
Alpenglow Park