Author: Visit Central Oregon

No family vacation is complete without every member of your crew—and in Central Oregon, that includes your four-legged fur babies. Fortunately, pet-friendly offerings abound across the region—where leashed pets are welcome on hiking trails, well-behaved dogs are invited to our food cart pods, pups can frolic in countless dog parks,…

Where do you go in Central Oregon when you’re looking for off-the-beaten-path fun, family-friendly stops, and a charming downtown core? Redmond, the region’s second-largest city, has seen an influx of creativity and new attractions in recent years that make the community a compelling destination.

Bend is undoubtedly beloved for its outdoor recreation and world-class craft beer scene—but the city’s museums offer a rich exploration of regional history, culture, wildlife, and more. It’s possible, after all, to learn about the area’s earliest inhabitants, see birds of prey up-close, and gaze at the starry night sky—all…

Bend and the broader Central Oregon region are unlike anywhere in the state. Nowhere else in Oregon, after all, can you hike to alpine lakes, ride bikes through the sprawling high desert, and celebrate with creative cuisines and award-winning craft beers—all in one day. Couple that with a sunny climate…

Valentine’s Day may come around in mid-February, but there’s never a bad time to surprise your sweetie or celebrate a special occasion. All year long, Central Oregon hosts a wide range of romantic hotels and resorts that offer easy access to day dates and fun nights out—whether you’re hitting the…

Just five minutes south of downtown Redmond and less than 30 minutes north of Bend, Redmond Municipal Airport is the region’s largest airport and is likely where you’ll fly into when arriving in Central Oregon. Also known as Roberts Field, the airport—referred to colloquially as RDM, its three-letter IATA code—is…