Bend, OR is a perfect destination for travelers who are looking for a unique and offbeat cultural experience. The city boasts an eclectic mix of laidback, outdoorsy, hipsterish, picturesque, progressive and rusticchic vibes that reflect the nature of its people. Here are some mustvisit cultural sites that will help you uncover the hidden gems of Bend.
For visual arts museums enthusiasts, the High Desert Museum (59800 U.S. 97) showcases different exhibits on nature and culture with interactive displays such as a living history sheep ranch exhibit or exploring how river otters adapt to life underwater.
The Tower Theatre (835 Northwest Wall Street) is also a mustsee if youre into performing arts theatres. It has been central to downtown since it opened in 1940 as the finest theatre between Portland and San Francisco, showcasing film screenings amid chandeliers with live music acts.. Theres always something happening here including plays by local theatre companies.
If you love live music venues then checking out Volcanic Theatre Pub(70 Southwest Century Drive). Apart from their drinks menu theres plenty to explore in this venueturnedartspace; intimate gigs down at basement level; art shows upstairs or independent movies projected onto screens hung from repurposed bike rims Volcanic often holds events that would fit perfectly into any East Village club scene.
Lastly dont forget Ariel Alternative Health Community (720 Southeast Third St.) located just behind Drakes Park which offers everything from meditation classes or sound baths while incorporating Art Walk galleries monthly featuring different artists all around town further enhancing mind body balance.
To cap things off let me add one more thing about these places: every spot I mentioned above was selected because they represent what makes Bend so special quirky yet charmingly genuine outdoororiented environment fueled by artistic energy!
Websites:
High Desert Museum: https://www.highdesertmuseum.org/
Tower Theatre: https://www.towertheatre.org/
Volcanic Theatre Pub http://volcanictheatrepub.com
Ariel Alternative Health Community :https://arielalternatives.com/)
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59800 U.S. 97
Bend, OR
United States
835 Northwest
Wall Street, OR
United States
70 Southwest Century Drive
Bend, OR
United States
720 Southeast Third St.
Bend, OR
United States