Below is a convenient list of many activities
offered in Central Oregon. We can personally vouch for some
but not all of
these companies.
EVENTS
AIR ACTIVITIES
- Glider rides - (541) 382-7758
- Hangliding - (541) 504-5416
- Paragliding - (541) 389-4086
- Scenic Flights - Wings of the Cascades
ART
The first Friday evening of each month (except January) is art walk. Central Oregon has many art galleries.
ATV TOURS
Central Oregon Adventures - (rentals)
BIRD WATCHING (Cricketwood has many, many birds!)
BOCCE BALL - Cricketwood has the best freestyle bocce ball course! Jim will teach you if you don't know how.
BOWLING
BREWERY TOURS AND BEER TASTING
Deschutes Brewery at the bottling factory, every Tuesday - Saturday. Check website for times.
BUTTES
- Pilot Butte - Interpretive Trail (or drive to top in summer)
- Lava Butte - Volcanic Cinder Cone, spring to fall, (541) 593-2421
CANOE/KAYAK
- Aldercreek has lessons and/or rentals.
- The Sunriver marina has canoe and raft rentals available. They even have a drop-off and pick-up service along the
river
so you can just float for 2 hours and not even paddle. It's also pretty affordable. Go to Sunriver's website or call
(877) 864-9767.
- Wanderlust Tours has interpretive tours by naturalists (even moonlight tours)
CAVE TOURS
- Wanderlust Tours has interpretive cave tours by naturalists
- Lava Caves (Spring through Fall) (541) 593-2421
- Cave exploring (see book at Cricketwood for details)
DAY SPA
- Face to Face (541) 389-2519
- Jinsei Spa
- Oasis Spa (541) 388-1404
DISC GOLF
We have an awesome 9-hole disc golf course here at Cricketwood!
DISTILLERY
Bend Distillery Sampling Room
FISHING - There are many, many places to fish. We have a book at the B&B on fishing Central Oregon. The following
information is guided or rental equipment.
GO KARTS
Sun Mountain Fun Center
GOLF
There are 27+ golf courses in Central Oregon.
HAY RIDES
- River Ridge Stables - (877) 389-9458
- Saddleback Stables (541) 593-6995
HIKING
- We have great hiking books for you to use during your stay.
- Wanderlust Tours has interpretive tours by naturalists
HORSEBACK RIDING - Schedule prior to your stay!
- Long Hollow Ranch - (877) 923-1901
- River Ridge Stables - (877) 389-9458
- Eagle Crest Equestrian Center (541) 504-9799
- Saddleback Stables (541) 593-6995
- Black Butte Stables (541) 549-1948
- Crooked River Trail (541)923-8543
- Smart Ass Ranch Outfitters & Pack Station - (541) 280-9356
HUNTING/SHOOTING
- Central Oregon Sporting Clays & Hunting Guide - (541) 382-5663
- Smart Ass Ranch Outfitters & Pack Station - (541) 280-9356
ICE SKATING (WINTER ONLY)
- Inn of the 7th Mountain (541) 382-8711
- Sunriver
LAVA CAST FOREST - Terrible road to it. Get directions at Cricketwood.
LIMOUSINE RIDES
Executive Limousine
MASSAGE THERAPIST - There are many excellent massage therapists in Central Oregon. Good idea to schedule prior to
your
arrival. Here are some that come out to the B&B:
- Central Oregon Mobile Massage (541) 390-4722
- Massage by Cathy (541) 617-8817
- Recharge Massage (541) 408-7204
MINIATURE GOLF
MOUNTAIN BIKES
MOTORCYCLE RENTALS/TOURS
Roadtrip-USA (rentals)
MT. BACHELOR
Mt. Bachelor is a great mountain for skiing in winter. Fun rides up the lifts in summer for lunch and a hike.
MUSEUM
The High Desert Museum is a must!!! It is open year round. It has live animals and more.
MUSIC
Les Schwab Amphitheater
NATURE CENTERS
OBSERVATORIES (STAR GAZING)
- Sunriver Observatory (541) 593-4442
- Pine Mountain Observatory (541) 382-8331 (call first)
PAINT BALL
Paintball Paradise (541) 388-0129
RIVER RAFTING
ROCK CLIMBING
ROCK GARDENS
Petersen Rock Garden & Museum (541) 382-5574
ROLLER SKATING OR IN LINE SKATING
Midtown Rock, Rink and Roll (541) 388-1106
SNOW ACTIVITIES (ALSO SEE MT. BACHELOR )
- Dog Sled Rides (great fun!!! - reserve ahead)
- Skiing/snowboarding
- Cross country skiing and snow shoeing - Mt. Bachelor has groomed trails - If you want to go on your own, we have
all
the information at Cricketwood
- Snowmobile Tours- Central Oregon Adventures - (rentals)
- Showshoe Tours by Wanderlust Tours has interpretive tours by naturalists - (even moonlight tours)
- Snow camping - build and sleep in a snow cave, get there by dogsled or snowshoe- Wanderlust Tours
- Sleigh Rides - River Ridge Stables - (877) 389-9458
- Sleigh Rides - Saddleback Stables (541) 593-6995
SWIMMING
Juniper Swim & Fitness Center (indoor pool & spa)
TENNIS (maps to all at Cricketwood)
- COCC (Central Oregon Community College)
- Juniper Park
- Summit Park
- Sunriver Resort
- Sylvan Park
- The Athletic Club of Bend
WATER SKIING/JET SKIING
WATER WARS
Sun Mountain Fun Center |
