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Of f icial VISITORS GUIDE CROOKED RIVER RANCH · LA PINE · MADRAS · MAUPIN · PRINEVILLE · REDMOND · SISTERS · WARM SPRINGS Biking forREMEMBER miles through the Ponderosas ... Splashing your sister with your canoe paddle Watching the horses graze under Mt. Bachelor And gazing at a sky full of stars CELEBRATING YEARS OF UNFORGETTABLE 800.386.1926 | sunriver-resort.com Inside 2018 Central Oregon is called a playground for a reason. With more than two dozen golf courses, one hundred ski runs, three hundred miles of mountain biking trails and twenty- nine breweries to wash it all down, the only real question is how you’ll spend your days. Each season offers new adventures and experiences. Whether you’re here to relax or reach a summit, you’ll find inspiration and plenty of reasons to stay. Welcome 6 NEW & NEXT 12 CALENDAR 15 ADVENTURE CALLS Find your inspiration on the launch pad, then get to know the scene via a roundup Join our adventurous social media of Central Oregon's main attractions—from luxury to scenery—by region. community and share your experiences with us at #gocentraloregon. 18 SUNRIVER 35 SUMMER 113 LIVING Facebook.com/visitcentraloregon 22 BEND 45 GOLF 120 VISITOR RESOURCES @VisitCentralOR 24 SISTERS 53 WINTER 122 MAP @visitcentraloregon 26 REDMOND 63 LODGING 28 NEWBERRY 79 EVENTS COUNTRY 87 FOOD & DRINK 30 LOWER DESCHUTES 97 CULTURE 32 RIVER CANYON 103 INDULGE COUNTRY 4 VISITCENTRALOREGON . COM 45 15 63 The 2018 Official Central Oregon Visitors Guide is the annual publication of the Central Oregon Visitors Association (COVA). For more information about COVA or to become a member, please call 800-800-8334, visit us online at visitcentraloregon.com, or stop in to the Regional Visitor Center, located at 57100 Beaver Drive, Bldg 6, Suite 130, P.O. Box 4489, Sunriver, OR 97707. The 2018 Official Central Oregon Visitors Guide is published by Oregon Media LLC. While every effort has been made to provide up-to-date information, the publisher assumes no responsibility for the accuracy of its contents. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without express written permission of the publisher. photo center adam mckibben, bottom left mike houska, bottom right alex jordan left mike houska, bottom center adam mckibben, bottom photo Printed in the U.S.A. ©2017 87 VISITCENTRALOREGON . COM 5 New & Next LIBATIONS Wild Roots Vodka Get back to flavorful roots with Wild Roots Vodka. The Portland-based distillery’s award-winning vodkas are infused with natural Pacific Northwest bounty, from Oregon marionberry to Washington apple and cinnamon. Order a flight of tasters at Cascade Street Distillery’s tasting room in down- town Sisters and sip handcrafted spirits from both small-batch producers. Ask about the Distillery Weddings venue. wildrootsvodka.com HIKING Deschutes River Trail FAMILY FUN Adjacent to Tumalo State Park in northwest Trampoline Park Bend along the east side of the Deschutes Kids can bounce to their hearts’ content River, Riley Ranch Nature Reserve is a on more than fifty connected trampolines. 184-acre former ranch that is opening to the From a tumbling runway to a basketball public in 2018. The property offers connectivity dunk court to a toddler zone with a foam with the Deschutes River Trail from the state pit, kids will have a hopping good time. A park south to Archie Briggs Canyon on Awbrey café and lounge with wi-fi is complete with Butte. The land features open meadows, charging stations and outlets for parents juniper and pine forests, unique lava flows, cliffs who want to use their downtime to get and the river’s rocky canyon. bendparksandrec.org some work done. mountainairbend.com ROCK CLIMBING Bend Rock Gym The Bend Rock Gym is a great option for fun and fitness. Nineteen auto belays are available to assist beginners and varying levels of top rope or bouldering options are ready to challenge more experienced SOUVENIR climbers. Check out family night on Friday evenings where $50 gives your whole family access to gear and climbing. Yoga and acro yoga classes are now Sunstone included with day passes. bendrockgym.com Store Two longtime local jewelers have refocused their busi- ness around Oregon’s state gemstone, the sunstone. Pick up one of their specialty pieces to keep as a momento of your trip or as a gift to a loved one. sunstonestore.com lyden trevor photo trampoline park left jon tapper, top 6 VISITCENTRALOREGON . COM W h e re e x tra o rd in a ry New & Next SNOW Fat Bike Trails Last winter, the Central Oregon Trail Alliance created a new trail system for fat bikes, wide-wheeled bikes that have become popular for biking on snow. The 3- and 5-mile loop trails in Wanoga Sno-Park are groomed specif- ically for the growing sport. These fast and fun trails are great for any level of fat bike experience. cotamtb.com STARGAZING Worthy Additions Bend’s first east side brewery and pub continues to grow, bringing its Beertopia mission to fruition. The brewery produced 15,000 barrels last year and expanded its dining to include the Beermuda Triangle, which bridges the dining room and lawn area with a new bar and more seating. A path of celestial mosaic tiles leads to the Hop Mahal, a rentable event space. Tours in the family-friendly Hopservatory include live NASA feeds and stargazing through a powerful telescope. Finish the Worthy experi- ence with a beer at the Star Bar (21-and-over). Worthy’s downtown Bend outpost, Taps and Tacos, opens spring 2018. worthybrewing.com MT. BACHELOR Cloudchaser Skiers and snowboarders can take advantage of wider and smoother runs from the top of Cloudchaser, the newest lift at Mt. Bachelor, as the easternmost terrain enters its second lift- accessed season. Crews widened runs and removed obstacles, improving runs and transitions between trails. Other upgrades to one of the Northwest’s top resorts include new downhill and COOK Nordic snow cats and a tiller to bolster the grooming fleet, as well The Kindred as upgrades to the food and beverage experience. mtbachelor.com Creative Kitchen Bend’s new culinary school offers cooking classes, youth camps, kids’ night out, and a commissary kitchen with local craft beers, wines and traditional cocktails. thekindredcreativekitchen.com RETREAT Hop in the Spa Soak in a tub of hop-infused oils, fresh hops and other natural ingredients at Hop in the Spa in downtown Sisters while sipping Deschutes Brewery beer. The spa received media attention for its refreshing take on spa treatments, but has continued to gain traction because of its luxurious experience and the many health benefits believed to result from the spa’s hoppy bath products. hopinthespa.com photos top left and bottom right alex jordan, mt. bachelor photo jon tapper photo bachelor mt. right alex jordan, left and bottom top photos 8 VISITCENTRALOREGON . COM THE ROLEX DEEPSEA Built for extremes and capable of withstanding depths of up to 3,900 metres, exceeding the demands of professional divers. It doesn’t just tell time. It tells history. OYSTER PERPETUAL ROLEX DEEPSEA rolex oyster perpetual and deepsea are ® trademarks. New & Next DISCOVERY Cascade Lakes Welcome Station A paved 3.4-mile, wheelchair accessible trail now connects the Haul Road Trail to the 2,080-square-foot, shiny new Cascade Lakes Welcome Station that serves as the gateway to the Deschutes National Forest. Buy a forest pass at the welcome station and have the staff of forest experts walk you through the region on the welcome center’s giant floor map. An interactive touch screen further aids trip-planning for adventurers looking for longer treks down the Cascade Lakes Scenic Byway. Park at the center and head out on a day hike or access the Phil’s and Wanoga mountain biking trail systems. fs.usda.gov LIBATIONS Crater Lake Spirits Honing the craft for twenty-two years, Bendistillery’s Crater Lake Spirits has made a name for itself across the country, with distribution in thirty-two states. Now, in addition to touring the distillery in Tumalo, fans of the spirits can order tasters at a swanky new tasting room in downtown Bend. Order mini cocktails that showcase the flavors of favorites such as pepper or hazelnut espresso vodka in a lounge atmosphere. Purchase your favorite bottle to take home from America’s most award-winning, small-batch distillery— be sure to ask about the reserve selection. craterlakespirits.com DINING Solomon’s Tetherow overhauled its fine dining experience and reopened as Solomon’s. The Cascade sunset views and great service haven’t changed, but the newly renovated space now highlights Pacific Northwest fare such as pheasant and elk, plus vegetarian creations and decadent desserts. An extensive collection of top West Coast wines further accents any meal. Dinner only. Reservations encouraged. tetherow.com INDOOR SURFING Sunriver Wave Are you ready to surf Sunriver’s wave? Sunriver Fitness and Aquatics, formerly known as Mavericks, reopened last April on Cottonwood Road on the north end of Sunriver Resort. The 32,000-square-foot facility offers a full host of fitness and recreation amenities. The recreation center’s main attraction is the FlowRider 1800 perpetual-wave machine. Billed as the ultimate surf machine, this beauty makes waves all day long. Ride to your heart’s content photos bottom left and top right alex jordan left and top bottom photos on a skimboard or boogie board. sunriverfitnessandaquatics.com 10 VISITCENTRALOREGON . COM e #1 real estate rm in Central Oregon for six years running. *#1 by Sales Volume for 2012-2017 cascadesothebysrealty.com | 541.383.7600 CENTRAL OREGON | PORTLAND METRO | SW WASHINGTON | OREGON COAST Each Office is Independently Owned and Operated.