10 Reasons To Drop Everything And Move To This One Oregon City
Do you ever daydream about moving away to a beautiful, remote town? If so, the city of Bend just might be the place you’ve been dreaming of. Located in Deschutes County in central Oregon, this lovely little metropolis is full of charm and surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty.
Over the years, Bend has won all kinds of awards, including being ranked as “America’s Top Adventure Town” by Men’s Journal, one of “the World’s Top 25 Ski Towns” by National Geographic, the country’s “Dog-Friendliest Town” by Dog Fancy, and one of “America’s Most Romantic Cities” by Livability.com (source: bend.or.us).
Here are 11 of the many things that make Bend such an amazing place:
Oregon is notorious for its long, rainy winters, so the abundance of sunshine in Bend is definitely a huge draw. The winters do get cold and snowy, however, making it a great place for people who love winter sports but also don't want to deal with 9 months of clouds and drizzle each year.
A large portion of Bend's population is made of up retirees, and there's good reason for that. The sunshine and proximity to nature (as well as shops, restaurants, medical centers, etc.) certainly is a large draw for people looking for a nice place to relax and enjoy themselves through their golden years. It's also important to keep in mind that since there aren't many large industries in town, it can be hard to find a job.
The Old Mill District is one of the things that makes Bend so unique. Here you'll find renovated historic buildings (including two out-of-service lumber mills) and lots of great restaurants, shops, galleries, cafes, and more.
3. Bend is the perfect launching pad for all kinds of outdoor activities.
Weather it's paddle boarding, skiing, rafting, hiking, fishing, camping, rock climbing, or simply floating on an inner tube down the Deschutes, Bend is a great place to try out all sorts of outdoor activities. Plus, you'll probably make a bunch of friends in the process.
2. You're only a short drive from so many incredible places.
