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A group of visitors to the Deschutes Brewery toast with beers at the brewery's bar and gift shop in Bend, Oregon.

Deschutes Brewery

The Deschutes Brewery Tasting Room and Gift Shop is housed in the middle of their working production brewery and doubles as a showroom for Deschutes branded hats, shirts, glasses, snowboards, golf balls, and whatever other creative ideas they have for putting their logo on. Conveniently located above the Old Mill District in Bend, Oregon for you to visit and taste the beer that launched the craft beer movement! The public is also invited to enjoy a FREE guided walking tour of the Deschutes Brewery production facility. As you walk along the tour, you’ll learn about the history of the Brewery, their brewing process, and meet the beer-obsessed folks who cultivate them.Tours and tastings are free and all ages are welcome.Deschutes Brewery & Public HouseJust like our hand-crafted beer, the menu at Deschutes Brewery is prepared with the finest, freshest ingredients. We make all of our own breads, desserts, sausages, soups, sauces, and dressings with the use of local, sustainable products like Borlen Beef and Juniper Farms Goat Cheese. It is our goal to present you with the finest classical pub cuisine with a distinct Northwest flair.Deschutes Brewery is Bend’s original brewpub, the Bond Street Public House has been a vibrant fixture of the downtown scene since 1988. Not only were our very first beers brewed here – think Black Butte Porter and Jubelale – but we quickly became a gathering spot for locals and visitors alike. While the beer speaks for itself through a total of 19 taps, our chefs also put the same quality and hand-crafted excellence into the cuisine.After a day spent skiing Mt. Bachelor or on one of 30 golf courses throughout Central Oregon stop in for a pint of your favorite beer. Enjoy our 2nd floor terrace seating on a sunny Central Oregon day.Visit our website to see what’s brewing at Deschutes Brewery & Public House.Seasonal BrewsHop Henge Experimental IPAJubelaleGluten-Free AleFresh Squeezed IPAChasin’ FreshiesBachelor Bitter

The interiors of Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center

Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center

The Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center is a 132-acre site located in Redmond, Oregon. It is placed strategically at the hub of the tri-county area (Deschutes, Jefferson, Crook Counties) together known as Central Oregon. It is 15-minutes from Bend, the largest city; 20-minutes from Prineville; 20-minutes from Sisters; 25-minutes from Madras; and 5-minutes from Redmond. Our Deschutes County Fair & Expo Center facility is designed on a circular plot, standing at the center a person is never more than 300 yards from any one space. This Center Court is a beautiful location for any outdoor event, it features a showpiece water feature in a natural landscape setting on 3.65 acres, complete with beautifully manicured grass, ponds, cascading waterfall, and windmill. The view from our facility is unparalleled with a panorama of seven snowcapped mountain peaks that include, Mt. Bachelor, the Three Sisters; North, Middle and South, Brokentop and Mt. Jefferson. In the distance, you will enjoy views of Smith Rock. A perimeter road gives easy access to the back of each building for easy load-in/load-out. The facility has a total of over 100 acres of parking.Our facility site boasts up to 85% of the grounds beautifully manicured with landscaped lawns. Each lawn area can be rented exclusively by groups for a variety of events from Weddings, Picnics, Reunions, Car Shows, RV / Motorcycle Rallies, Animal Shows, Outdoor Trade shows, Vendors……. any event that can be placed outside will enjoy the lush green lawns.The Deschutes County Fair and Expo Center also has high-speed wireless access available from Bend Broadband. To view details, check out the Wireless FAQ.

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Deschutes Historical Museum

For thousands of years, the Deschutes River country’s resources and beauty have attracted people; whether Native Americans traveling seasonally along well-established trade routes, fur trappers hunting otter and beaver, timber barons scouting the magnificent pne forests, or settlers seeking a place of their own. Inside historic Reid School, the Deschutes Historical Museum celebrates life in Deschutes County at work and at play in the shadow of the Cascades. History of the Museum and Society The Deschutes County Historical Society is a 501(c) 3 non-profit. We fundraise to support the operations of the Deschutes Historical Museum. Reid School, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is owned by Deschutes County, which leases the building to DCHS for the purpose of running a museum. The Deschutes County Historical Society is an organization “to gather, preserve and make available museum, library and other historical material relating to the history of Central Oregon…”. It was incorporated August 4, 1975. When plans were being made for the National Bicentennial Celebration in 1975 it was felt that Deschutes County needed a historical society, so the Bend Chapter of the American Association of University Women sponsored the organization. Artifacts were soon being donated to the society and the need of a location was evident. Several possibilities were considered. Reid School, which was built in 1914 and is on the National Register of Historic Sites, was to be no longer used as a school. The Historical Society wanted to have the building for their home, many of the local citizens felt that Reid School should be preserved instead of destroyed, and the County Court felt that the building should be saved and used as a museum. After much negotiating, the county traded land to the Bend School District for the building and the grounds and in March 1979 the Historical Society assumed the responsibility for establishing and operating a museum and historic center. Located in historic Reid School, the Museum is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10am-4:30pm.

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Deschutes River Outfitters

Deschutes River Outfitters is your full-service premiere outfitter specializing in guided single & multi-day Trout and Steelhead fly fishing pursuits on the Deschutes River. Explore the breathtaking canyon, wildlife, wild “redsides” rainbows, and steelhead on an unforgettable, fully catered camping float-trip experience. Or if time doesn’t permit, let our knowledgeable, experienced guides take you down the river on a one-day trip. Experience the world famous Deschutes and create memories that will last a lifetime. Day & Multi-Day Trips “The Fishing Gets Better As Soon As You Drop Below Trout Creek” It certainly does, how could the fishing not get better? The pressure drops by probably 90% once you row past the last boat ramp for 30 miles. Less pressure usually means very good things to the flyfisherman. Even though the fishing is significantly better on Deschutes River Outfitters multi-day trips there are other reasons to go as well. Many clients have been so awestricken with the scenery and boat ride through the wildest stretch of the Deschutes they have asked me if I could take them and their spouse on just a float without the fly rods. I can’t do it…go past great fishing spots without sticking a fish or two would be just too hard on my heart. Besides the great rock formations and the springs and waterfalls in the canyon there is a great boat ride. We go through one class IV rapid called Whitehorse and we go through two class III rapids on this float as well. The river is constantly moving. In fact, this stretch of river drops more gradient than the Colorado River does through the Grand Canyon. The wildlife is also a calling card on this great trip. With deer, osprey, blue heron, geese, ducks, and golden eagles seen almost daily. We also see cougar, bear, and elk from time to time. The wildlife, boat ride, and scenery are all great reasons to go on this trip but my favorite reason is the fishing. Because of the class IV rapid this takes out all but the best of oarsmen through this stretch of river. This naturally eliminates a bunch of competition. The great part of booking a 3 or 4 day trip is that you fish your brains out if you wish. You can fish until dark and wake-up and start fishing again. Most of our clients choose to wait until after breakfast as their odds of catching fish go way up.

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Desperado Boutique

Desperado captivates a bohemian inspired wardrobe to fit any lifestyle. Featuring a vast array or women’s clothing, footwear, and accessories plus gifts for women, men, kids, and baby at a broad price point with outstanding customer service. Recognized for our incredible selection of custom boots and glamorous apparel- featuring Johnny Was, JW LA, Biya, Old Gringo, Liberty Black Boots, XCVI, Double D, PJ Salvage, Bed | Stu, Sofft, denim by Driftwood, Dear John, Stonefield, and many more. Nearly 24 years ago Desperado began in Portland’s historic Pearl District as a high-end Western lifestyle store carrying everything from custom boots to handmade rugs. In 2007, owner and proprietor Joanne Sunnarborg moved her business to Bend, Oregon’s Old Mill District which was our home for nearly 13 years. In the late summer of 2020 we made the move to Downtown Bend where we now proudly have our shop on Bond Street in the heart of Bend’s best locally owned shopping district. We hope you’ll love our new location as much as we do. Downtown Bend offers some of the best boutique shopping, dining, and people-watching anywhere in the Pacific Northwest. Come see us at 933 NW Bond Street next to Bend’s oldest Bar & Grill the iconic D&D. Visit Desperado for a refreshingly unique shopping experience that can always include a complimentary local brew or fine wine. Don’t miss this eclectic boutique and shoe store where you may come in as a stranger but will always leave as a friend.

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Destination: Uncharted

Destination: Uncharted designs incredible, unique travel itineraries for people who dream to be immersed in authentic culture while on vacation. Destination: Uncharted specializes in curating the best ways for travelers to feel what it’s like to be a local when they travel. Our mission is to design vacations for travelers, not tourists, by crafting unique, personalized and amazing one-of-a-kind experiences that produce unforgettable memories. Imagine taking a cooking class, or having locals take you around to their favorite dining spots, offering you an immediate view of the destination from a different angle. Perhaps you walk, take the subway or rent a bike, experiencing your surroundings like a native, rather than observing from a motorcoach. You no longer have to imagine because Destination: Uncharted offers the ultimate immersive travel experience you’ve been yearning for. Our Destination Expertise As travel professionals who continuously seek out new learning opportunities, Destination: Uncharted are qualified to design amazing vacations, leveraging our network of preferred suppliers, other travel advisers and years of experience planning travel. We also rely on our extensive personal travel experiences to provide destination knowledge. Team members of Destination: Uncharted have traveled to 37 countries, and lived in 5 so far. We are always adding more destinations and experiences to share with you. Are you a fearless explorer? Contact us to schedule a consultation today or call us at 609-933-1763.