09/03/2026
Things to do in Bend (when the weather isn’t cooperating!) ⛈️💧☔️
👉🏼 Save this for the next bad weather day + follow Katie & Ben | PNW Adventure Travel Family for more Bend tips!
☔️ For what it’s worth: I love seeing rain in the forecast in August, but I know it’s not ideal when you’re visiting or hosting people. Hopefully these ideas help 🫶🏼
I feel like these ideas can be great no matter the type of weather you’re trying to avoid (smoke, rain, wind, snow).
🏊🏼♀️ MCMENAMINS SOAKING POOL
Turkish-style soaking pool, grab a drink before you go in. Reservations required.
📼 THE LAST BLOCKBUSTER
Cheap rentals, a Red Vine porter, and 90s nostalgia. Open daily 10:30am-9pm
🛠️ DIY CAVE
Woodworking, stained glass, knife forging, and more. Classes posted online
📚 CENTRAL LIBRARY
Brand new, three floors, coffee shop, kids play area, reservable rooms
🏊🏼♀️ LARKSPUR POOL
Indoor pool with a lazy river, great for families. $8-$10/person
🎬 UNIQUE MOVIE THEATER
Bend has not one, but TWO unique movie theaters: McMenamins & Tin Pan. Read the description on the slide to see which sounds best for you
🍺 DESCHUTES BREWERY TOUR
Guided 1-hour tours daily, $15 with a beverage included. Reservations required
🏺 SYNERGY CERAMICS
We’ve both taken classes here and loved it, they run date nights almost every month
🥃 DRINKS AT A SPEAKEASY
Search for the Broom Closet Speakeasy at McMenamins
🍽️ THE GROVE FOOD HALL
Tons of options, plenty of indoor seating; Base Camp just opened too
🚪 FIND THE SECRET ROOMS AT MCMENAMINS
Make it a mission to find the secret rooms hidden around the property!
🍷 WINE TASTING
Perfect for a date night or girls’ night, lots of spots around town (Amaterra & Olvi are both nice, but super different vibes)
🥾 LAVA RIVER CAVE
Mile-long lava tube under the highway, timed entry 9am-2pm
🎤 VOLCANIC THEATRE PUB
Intimate venue, some surprisingly big-name shows, check their calendar
🍻 BREWERY HOP
Our indoor picks: Terranaut (21+), Silver Moon, Monkless, Worthy, Crux, Van Henion (21+)
🔥🧊 FLOAT AT FLUX
Hot soaks and cold plunges to relax. $20-$39
🍵 TEAL
Proper pot of tea. Check their calendar for upcoming art classes, or go fancy with high tea
