Sun Mountain Fun Center 300 Northeast Bend River Mall Avenue, Bend, OR 97702, Off Highway 97 North, 541-382-6161, Enjoy 24 lane bowling, 18 hole mini-golf, billiards, go-karts, and an arcade at this fun, family-style entertainment center. A snack bar is also on-site. Birthday parties, family reunions, and other functions can be held at the 5.5 acre facility.  more... 

Bend Public Library 601 Northwest Wall Street, Bend, OR 97701, 541-617-7040, This 40,000 square foot library serves as the main branch for the Deschutes Public Library system. It offers reading areas, study areas, a computer lab, public computer stations, and numerous programs.  more... 

High Desert Museum, The 59800 South U.S. Highway 97, Bend, OR 97702, Located 10 minutes from the Old Mill, 541-382-4754, "Dedicated to broadening the understanding of the High Desert's wildlife, culture, art and natural resources," over 80,000 square feet of exhibits await you with living history demonstrations, lectures, and animal interpretations presented regularly. The museum is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. except for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day. Extended hours are offered in the summer and admission is charged. Allow about three to four hours to see it all. more...

Mirror Pond Gallery 875 Northwest Brooks Street, Bend, OR 97701, Located in Downtown Bend, 541-317-9324, Over 150 artists, mainly from central Oregon, are represented by this gallery, with changing exhibits, which is located in the beautifully restored historic Allen-Rademacher house. A Craftsman Bungalow, circa 1907, this home is the last remaining original house on the eastern shore of Mirror Pond. The gallery is operated by Arts Central and is open daily with limited hours on Sunday.  more... 

Working Wonders 520 Southwest Powerhouse Drive, #624, Bend, OR 97702, Located in the Shops at the Old Mill District, 541-389-4500, This museum features hands-on exhibits, performances, activities, and programs geared toward children and their creativity. more...

Drake Park and Mirror Pond Northwest Riverside Boulevard & Brooks Street, 541-389-7275, Developed in 1921, this popular 13 acre community park is the scene of many events throughout the year. It features nearly one-half mile of riverfront, several acres of open lawn, an outdoor stage, restrooms, and picnic tables. It is operated by the Bend Metro Park & Recreation District.  more...

Hollinshead Park 1235 Northeast Jones Road, Bend, OR 97701, Located in Northeast Bend, 541-389-7275, Many weddings and private functions are held at this former working ranch that retains several original outbuildings, including the renovated Hollinshead Barn and the Share Croppers House. The community garden and a small community center are also here. Call Reservation Central to schedule a special event or to arrange for a small group visit to the Share Croppers House museum.  more... 

Cog Wild Bicycle Tours PO Box 1789, Bend, OR, 541-385-7002, Cog Wild is the local, expert mountain bike & road bike tour provider offering tours for families to fanatics. One day, multi-day camping & hotel tours, team building, corporate and group tours are offered. more...

Deschutes Brewery 901 Southwest Simpson Street, Bend, OR 97702, 541-385-8606, Founded in 1988, this was the first brewery in Bend and it produces handcrafted, traditional style ales and lagers. You can tour the brewhouse and cellar, meet the brewers, and sample some of their fine ales on Saturdays, from noon until 4:00 p.m.  more... 

Maragas Winery 643 Northwest Colorado Avenue, Bend, OR 97701, 541-330-0919, With names such as Legal Zin, Pinot Riche, and Kool Kat Muscat, Maragas Winery has got to be something original.  more...