What to do in Central Oregon, OR

Activities, attractions and tours
Newberry National Volcanic Monument showing a lake or waterhole, landscape views and forest scenes

Central Oregon Attractions

Let Expedia help you experience the best that Central Oregon has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Activities and Tours

Central Oregon is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Central Oregon to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights.

Central Oregon Attractions

Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Central Oregon.

Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Central Oregon attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season.

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Old Mill District showing a river or creek and kayaking or canoeing

Southern Crossing

While visiting Southern Crossing, you might make a stop by sights like Hayden Homes Amphitheater and Old Mill District.

Southern Crossing
Bend which includes a bridge

Old Bend

5/5(1 area review)

While visiting Old Bend, you might make a stop by sights like Deschutes River and Drake Park.

Old Bend
#takeahike best view in Bend

Orchard District

4.5/5(8 area reviews)

While visiting Orchard District, you might make a stop by sights like Central Bend and Blockbuster.

Orchard District
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Century West

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Century West and surrounding area, you can visit Deschutes Brewery and Hayden Homes Amphitheater.

Century West
Breakfast delights! This place is spot on. 

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Larkspur

4/5(18 area reviews)

Larkspur might not have many top sights, but Pilot Butte State Park and Old Mill District are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Larkspur
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Southwest Bend

While visiting Southwest Bend, you might make a stop by sights like Deschutes River and Bend Factory Stores.

Southwest Bend

Day trip destinations from Central Oregon