Discover Bend's Best Family Activities: Museums, Tours, Art Routes and More

Bend, Oregon, offers a variety of activities for families. The High Desert Museum is a popular choice, with exhibits and animal encounters that cater to all ages. Despite a recent visit, the author's children were keen to return, highlighting the museum's appeal.

Wanderlust Tours provides organized tours for families. In winter, they offer moonlight and starlight snowshoe tours for children aged eight and above. The tours include snowshoes, instruction, a guide, transportation, and hot chocolate. They also offer a cave tour for children aged five and above, exploring Central Oregon's lava tubes.

For art-loving families, the Roundabout Art Route provides a self-guided tour of Bend's public art. Families can get a map at the Bend Visitor Center. Petersen Rock Garden, east of Bend, offers sightseeing with rock creations, a museum, and peacocks.

The Bend Sustainability Fund provides an educational experience. Parents can teach their children about sustainable travel and the importance of conservation. Families can explore projects funded by the fund, such as the Big Sky Bike Park and Rimrock Trail restoration.

For outdoor enthusiasts, Bend offers many options. Cog Wild provides mountain bike tours for all skill levels. In winter, ice skating is available at several locations. The Sun Mountain Fun Center offers indoor activities like bowling and arcade games, and outdoor activities like mini-golf and go-karts. Trampoline parks and the K1 Speed go-kart track provide additional options for active families.

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