You may have seen those Instagram-celebrated spots for rock-climbing and river rafting, the famous craft breweries and chef-driven restaurants that put Bend on the foodie map. But did you know about the free summer concerts, or the fact that Bend is within day-tripping distance of Crater Lake, the Pacific Crest Trail and other see-it-to-believe-it geologic phenomenon? The cultural and creative heart of Central Oregon, Bend beckons with an abundance of fantastic, and sometimes unexpected, diversions. Here are some we especially love.

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