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Seasonal Festivals Anchor Bend's Culture Year-Round
In most northern states, winter means shoveling sidewalks, missing school and soaring utility bills. But in Bend, winter just means WinterFest.
The festival, which draws a crowd of roughly 40,000 each year, features all the usual suspects: an ice carving exhibition, a skating rink, ski races and snowman contests. The Winter Wine Walk is also a local favorite, along with the snowboard and ski rail jam.
Winter is an iconic time in the Pacific Northwest, but Bend doesn’t need a blanket of snow... Read More »
Bend is Great for Beer and Bicylcing
Beer is the drink of choice for a true man's man. And Bend, OR, is a beer-lovers paradise. Known for both its batch of world-class breweries and superior cycling trails, visitors can enjoy the best of both worlds on the Bend Ale Trail. When you've had your fill, head for the rapids and take a whitewater rafting trip down one of the many nearby rivers. Bend is also famous for its biking scene and plays host to a number of professional competitions. Manly Things to Do: • Grab a brew from... Read More »
