62 Official Visitor Guide of Bend
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The cosmopolitan vibe of Downtown Bend beck- The Cascade Village Shopping Center flanks the north end ons you to indulge your passion for fashion, fine art, home of town with big-box retailers like Dick’s Sporting Goods, décor, jewelry, and more. It’s brimming with hip, inde- Best Buy, and Target. Get your picnic goods at Trader Joe’s pendent shops like Clementine Urban Mercantile, vintage before heading for the charming outdoor plaza, featuring Western boutique Cowgirl Cash, one-of-a-kind jewelry a fire pit in wintertime and a fountain where kids frolic by John Paul Design, and quirky-cool Dudley’s Bookshop in summertime. Café with coffee and snacks to enjoy while you browse. If a small-town neighborhood shopping vibe is what you Then head for the historic Old Mill District for brand- crave, check out Northwest Crossing. Grab lunch at Sparname national and local retailers. Look for the three row Bakery before swinging by Roundabout Books for towering silver smokestacks that were once part of the your vacation reading. Browse clothing and locally-made Brooks-Scanlon lumber mill from Bend’s timber era, accessories at Cosa Cura, then cap things off with a glass now outdoor retailer REI. Around the corner, popular of wine at Portello. chains like Banana Republic, Buckle, and Zumiez offer something for everyone. Local gems like Vanilla Urban Into antiques? You’ll find a unique selection of antique Threads, Hello Sunshine, and Kara’s Kitchenware round shops and thrift stores throughout Bend, including Iron out the eclectic mix, and the backdrop of the Deschutes Horse, Mountain High Coins & Collectibles, and Trivia River lets you scope out otters and kayakers while you Antiques. Speaking of secondhand finds, Bend boasts an impressive array of consignment shops and other retailscout for deals. ers offering gently-used treasures. Check out Redeaux If bargains are your bag, try the Bend Factory Stores on or Revival Furnishings and Home Decor for household Bend’s south end to browse outlets by Nike, Pendleton, goods and furniture, or get your fashion fix at upscale and Columbia Sportswear. For a more traditional shop- consignment shops like Bag Ladies. ping experience, visit retailers like TJ Maxx, Macy’s, and Kohl’s at the Bend River Promenade in the center of town.
