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Bend 3-Day Itinerary
The perfect long weekend in Bend. Three days of must-see attractions, local favorites, and insider tips — from $75 to $400 per day.
Trip Overview
Duration
3 Days
Best Time
June to September
Budget Cost
$225
Mid-Range
$495
1
Day 1
Smith Rock State Park hike
Smith Rock State Park hike, Deschutes Brewery taproom, Old Mill District
Estimated cost: $165 (mid-range)
2
Day 2
Newberry Volcano lava tubes and Big Obsidian Flow
Newberry Volcano lava tubes and Big Obsidian Flow, Drake Park, Boneyard Beer
Estimated cost: $165 (mid-range)
3
Day 3
Mt. Bachelor (ski or bike)
Mt. Bachelor (ski or bike), Tumalo Falls hike, Downtown Bend dinner
Estimated cost: $165 (mid-range)
Total 3-Day Cost Estimate
Budget
$225
$75/day x 3 days
Mid-Range
$495
$165/day x 3 days
Luxury
$1200
$400/day x 3 days
Insider Tips
- ✓The Bend Ale Trail covers 20+ breweries — Deschutes (the original) and Boneyard Beer are must-visits
- ✓Newberry National Volcanic Monument (30 min south) has otherworldly obsidian flows and lava tubes
- ✓Smith Rock State Park (30 min north) has world-class rock climbing and a beautiful gorge hike
- ✓Mt. Bachelor has skiing into June and summer lift-served mountain biking
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