Family Fun

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YOUR FAMILY'S NEW FAVORITE PLAYGROUND.

BEND is a playground for all ages, and the merry-goround gets merrier with young ‘uns along for the ride.

Get up close with wildlife like eagles, owls, hawks, falcons, wild cats, porcupines, otters, and reptiles at the High Desert Museum. Chat with the live history reenactors and visit a family of homesteaders at an authentic 1880 cabin from a mustang ranch.

Want an organized outing that’s fun for the whole family? Set out with Wanderlust Tours and explore Bend’s unique landscapes with a volcano or cave tour. For your adrenaline fix, try whitewater rafting with Sun Country Tours or a guided bike adventure with Cog Wild. jacket rentals for the littles, and plenty of tips for making the most of your river float.

If you’re here in the winter months, try a spin on the ice rink at The Pavilion near the Old Mill District or a thrilling sled dog tour at Mt. Bachelor. It’s easy for youngsters to get their first taste of skiing at Mt. Bachelor with a plethora of lesson options and their popular Ski or Ride in 5SM (SORI5) program.

And if you’re craving indoorsy fun for the whole family, check out Sun Mountain Fun Center for bowling, arcade games, and bumper cars. The warmer months offer outdoor mini-golf, go-karts, and batting cages.

For an extra-tasty treat, visit Goody’s to see why they were named one of the nation’s top ice cream factory tours by Frommers. A stop at Cravin’s Candy Emporium downtown is the perfect fix for your family’s sweet tooth. Need to get the wiggles out? Hit the Mountain Air Trampoline Park or K1 Speed for a fun way to burn off that extra energy. Trampoline Zone is another popular stop for bouncing, or treat the fam to a virtual reality zombie battle at Zero Latency.

If hunting for fossils and thundereggs sounds like fun, stop by the Bend Visitor Center for a rockhounding map. Then treat yourself to family-friendly dinner and mini golf at Walt Riley’s on Bend’s west side.

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Time to cool off? Head to the Park-n-Float lot near the Pavilion and set yourself up with a worry-free afternoon floating the sparkling Deschutes river. They’ve got free life