Bend

Bend is an Oregon jewel that offers a quaint and charming town surrounded by one of the biggest juniper forests in the western United States. Visitors can find fun in the natural forested neighborhoods around the town or stay close and enjoy the laid-back atmosphere among local shops, museums and restaurants. The High Desert Museum, for example, is popular with travelers looking to see artwork and historical artifacts as well as exhibits on natural resources, local culture and more.

If you’re feeling adventurous, you won’t want to miss out on Tumalo Falls. Right above the creek of the same name, this waterfall towers more than 30 meters in the air, and views of it are easily accessible via local hiking trails. You can venture below the surface in Bend with Lava River Cave, a prominent cave formation that formed some 80,000 years ago and is the largest of its kind in the state.