Exploring around Redmond and Central Oregon

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Exploring around Redmond and Central Oregon

Sightseeing

Only 15 minutes from our home. Very popular so best bet for parking is to arrive early in the morning or early evening. Hike along the Crooked River or for more adventure hike up Misery Ridge. In either case bring water with you. For just a quick look you can drive to the overlook.
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Smith Rock State Park
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Only 15 minutes from our home. Very popular so best bet for parking is to arrive early in the morning or early evening. Hike along the Crooked River or for more adventure hike up Misery Ridge. In either case bring water with you. For just a quick look you can drive to the overlook.
About a 90 minute drive East, amazing soil and rock formations. Go on a sunny or mostly sunny day to really see the colors. Last chance for gas will be in Prineville. At the entrance to the Painted Hills is a nice picnic area with rest room. Great idea is to pack a picnic lunch, go explore Painted Hills and the surrounding short hikes, then eat your lunch at the picnic area.
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Painted Hills
37375 Bear Creek Road
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About a 90 minute drive East, amazing soil and rock formations. Go on a sunny or mostly sunny day to really see the colors. Last chance for gas will be in Prineville. At the entrance to the Painted Hills is a nice picnic area with rest room. Great idea is to pack a picnic lunch, go explore Painted Hills and the surrounding short hikes, then eat your lunch at the picnic area.
Only 10 minutes from our home, head west on Hwy 126. Park at the Viewpoint and then walk under the hwy bridge a short distance to see Cline Falls. Great places above the falls to dip your toes in the Deschutes River on a hot summer day.
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Cline Falls State Scenic Viewpoint
7100 OR-126
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Only 10 minutes from our home, head west on Hwy 126. Park at the Viewpoint and then walk under the hwy bridge a short distance to see Cline Falls. Great places above the falls to dip your toes in the Deschutes River on a hot summer day.
About 25 minutes north in Crooked River Ranch, Steelhead Falls is a favorite locals place. First part of the trail from the parking list is a little steep. Just follow the river until you reach the falls.
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Steelhead Falls Trailhead
Southwest River Road
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About 25 minutes north in Crooked River Ranch, Steelhead Falls is a favorite locals place. First part of the trail from the parking list is a little steep. Just follow the river until you reach the falls.
A little over two hours south of Redmond to the North Rim entrance. Start early in the morning and make this a day trip. Stop at the various overlooks on the Rim Drive. Oregon's only National Park and a must see.
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Crater Lake nasjonalpark
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A little over two hours south of Redmond to the North Rim entrance. Start early in the morning and make this a day trip. Stop at the various overlooks on the Rim Drive. Oregon's only National Park and a must see.
Outside of Sisters, a nice, easy hike to an overlook. If you want a longer hike, head down to Whychus Creek and follow it in either direction.
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Whychus Creek Overlook Trailhead
66570 3 Creeks Lake Rd
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Outside of Sisters, a nice, easy hike to an overlook. If you want a longer hike, head down to Whychus Creek and follow it in either direction.
Camp Sherman and hiking trails are 50 minutes away. Much of the trail is right along the river. Stop in at the Camp Sherman store for sandwiches, snacks and drinks before continuing to explore the area. Head to the Wizard Falls Fish Hatchery (Bring quarters to feed the fish) and hike up river to see Wizard Falls.
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Camp Sherman
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Camp Sherman and hiking trails are 50 minutes away. Much of the trail is right along the river. Stop in at the Camp Sherman store for sandwiches, snacks and drinks before continuing to explore the area. Head to the Wizard Falls Fish Hatchery (Bring quarters to feed the fish) and hike up river to see Wizard Falls.

City/town information

Float the river, explore some great shops and dining. Walk along the river in the Old Mill District. Lots to do. About 30 minutes from Redmond.
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Bend
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Float the river, explore some great shops and dining. Walk along the river in the Old Mill District. Lots to do. About 30 minutes from Redmond.
Only 30 minutes away, Sisters is a small town with some great shops and places to eat. You can head up toward Three Creeks Lake which has many great hiking trails. Treat yourself to homemade ice cream at the Sno Cap Drive-In
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Sisters
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Only 30 minutes away, Sisters is a small town with some great shops and places to eat. You can head up toward Three Creeks Lake which has many great hiking trails. Treat yourself to homemade ice cream at the Sno Cap Drive-In
Head east to Prineville (which is on the way to the Painted Hills). Just before you enter town, check out the Ochoco Wayside State Park and take in the views. Visit the Bowman Museum to learn more about the history of the area.
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Prineville
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Head east to Prineville (which is on the way to the Painted Hills). Just before you enter town, check out the Ochoco Wayside State Park and take in the views. Visit the Bowman Museum to learn more about the history of the area.

Food scene

Great local beer and some awesome guest taps. 10 minute walk from our home. Enjoy some amazing tacos from the Westside Taco food cart.
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The Vault Taphouse / Kobold Brewing Tasting Room
245 SW 6th St
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Great local beer and some awesome guest taps. 10 minute walk from our home. Enjoy some amazing tacos from the Westside Taco food cart.
Wood fired pizza made with locally sourced ingredients. Located in a historic church . Just a 10 minute walk from our home.
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Grace and Hammer
641 SW Cascade Ave
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Wood fired pizza made with locally sourced ingredients. Located in a historic church . Just a 10 minute walk from our home.
Open for Breakfast and Lunch. Great place located in an old home. They make their own baked goods. A great place to sit outside for lunch during the summer.
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One Street Down Cafe
124 SW 7th St
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Open for Breakfast and Lunch. Great place located in an old home. They make their own baked goods. A great place to sit outside for lunch during the summer.
50 taps of some of the best beer and Cider from all over the country. Local owners. Only open for 21 and older. From our home a quick drive or you can walk to it via the Dry Canyon. They have a small but mighty kitchen and a food truck.
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Rimrock Taphouse
845 SW 17th St
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50 taps of some of the best beer and Cider from all over the country. Local owners. Only open for 21 and older. From our home a quick drive or you can walk to it via the Dry Canyon. They have a small but mighty kitchen and a food truck.
Wild Ride brews their own beer. Lots of outdoor table space. Several great food trucks to choose from as well.
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Smith Rock Brewing Company
546 NW 7th St
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Wild Ride brews their own beer. Lots of outdoor table space. Several great food trucks to choose from as well.
The first brew pub in Redmond. Great variety of pub fare and beverages.
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Cascade Lakes Brewing Company - 7th Street Brew House
855 SW 7th St
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The first brew pub in Redmond. Great variety of pub fare and beverages.
Amazing Latin American Cuisine. Family run.
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CARNAVAL MEXICAN GRILL
343 SW 6th St
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Amazing Latin American Cuisine. Family run.
Baldy's BBQ has great brisket and pulled pork. Open for lunch and dinner, easy walk from our home.
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Baldy's BBQ
343 NW 6th St
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Baldy's BBQ has great brisket and pulled pork. Open for lunch and dinner, easy walk from our home.

For Kids

Sam Johnson Park is located a few minutes walk away from our house. Great playground that is also ADA compliant. During the summer there are occasionally music concerts here as well.
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Sam Johnson Park
333 SW 15th St
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Sam Johnson Park is located a few minutes walk away from our house. Great playground that is also ADA compliant. During the summer there are occasionally music concerts here as well.
During the summer they have a water fountain for kids to play in and Picnic Tables. In the winter, an outdoor ice rink is open at certain times when it's cold enough.
Centennial Park & 7th Street Plaza
Southwest 7th Street
During the summer they have a water fountain for kids to play in and Picnic Tables. In the winter, an outdoor ice rink is open at certain times when it's cold enough.

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Don't forget to stay hydrated

While exploring always bring water and stay hydrated. The high desert is indeed a desert. And our home is at 3,000 feet. Many places outside the cities have little or no cell coverage so keep that in mind when counting on your phone to take you places.