Overview
Redmond is a town in Central Oregon and a suburb of Bend.
4 sights · 1 things to do · 1 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés · 4 places to stay
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Best things about Redmond
Cline Falls State Scenic Viewpoint
A park of 9 acres that is set along the Deschutes River. The park hosts a large lawn surrounded by Ponderosa Pine and Western Junipers and is a popular stop for summer recreation. It's terrain varies from forest like to …
The Redmond Caves
Consists of a group of five caves that are a part of the Horse Lava Tube System. The caves have a geological age of about 80,000 years and are a popular destination for tourists. However, they have been preserved as natu…
Peter Skene Ogden State Scenic Viewpoint
A grassy park atop a basalt canyon of the Crooked River. Walk on an old highway bridge across the canyon.
Petersen Rock Garden, Museum, and Peacock Sanctuary
General Duffy's Waterhole
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Jul–Sep. Summer highs reach about 69°F; winter lows dip to about 19°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Nov, Dec) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Dec and Jan. (climate data from nearby Crater Lake National Park)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- RDM Roberts Field, Redmond — 2 mi away. Directions
- SLE Salem-Willamette Valley Airport/McNary Field, Salem — 100 mi away. Directions
- PDX Portland International Airport, Portland — 114 mi away (major hub). Directions
* American Eagle : (Phoenix) * Breeze : (Burbank, Las Vegas, Provo, UT) * Alaska Airlines/Horizon: (Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Portland, Seattle/Tacoma) * Delta Connection (Seattle & Salt Lake City) * United Express: (Los Angeles & San Francisco by Skywest and Denver by GoJet) CoBreeze Bus and other bus companies serving the area also serve the airport in addition to the Redmond Transit Hub (see below under 'By bus'). The next nearest airport for commercial flights with additional airlines from more places is at Portland International Airport (PDX) 144 mi northwest of town.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
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Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Cline Falls State Scenic Viewpoint, Petersen Rock Garden, Museum, and Peacock Sanctuary, The Redmond Caves
- Lunch Diego's Spirited Kitchen
- Afternoon General Duffy's Waterhole, Peter Skene Ogden State Scenic Viewpoint
- Evening Cascade Lakes Brewing Company - 7th Street Brew House
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
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Get in
By car
- & : Take U.S. Route 97 from points north (such as Yakima) or south (such as Klamath Falls) and State Route 126 from points east or west (such as Eugene).
By plane
Go Redmond Municipal Airport (Roberts Field RDM)
is a major airport for commercial flights serving Redmond, Bend, Sunriver, Prineville and the surrounding communities in Central Oregon. The airport is in the southeast part of town, southeast of the intersection US Hwy 97 & SR-126 and 16.5 mi north of Bend along US Hwy 97. It is served by:
* American Eagle : (Phoenix) * Breeze : (Burbank, Las Vegas, Provo, UT) * Alaska Airlines/Horizon: (Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco, Portland, Seattle/Tacoma) * Delta Connection (Seattle & Salt Lake City) * United Express: (Los Angeles & San Francisco by Skywest and Denver by GoJet) CoBreeze Bus and other bus companies serving the area also serve the airport in addition to the Redmond Transit Hub (see below under 'By bus'). The next nearest airport for commercial flights with additional airlines from more places is at Portland International Airport (PDX) 144 mi northwest of town.
By bus
The main bus station for local public transportation (Cascade East Transit) and intercity buses is at the Redmond Transit Hub on SW Kalama and Canal (777 SW Kalama) between Fred Meyer and Lowes. In addition to the Redmond Transit Hub some of the same bus/shuttle companies serving the region make an additional stop at the airport:
- https://pacificcrestbuslines.net/
Go Pacific Crest Bus Lines/Amtrak Thruway
Operates buses towards Klamath Falls via Bend, Sunriver, Chemult, and points in between on US 97. The also operate Amtrak Thruway bus to the nearest Amtrak Station in Chemult. They also go up towards Portland via Sisters and Salem on OR-128, US 20 & I-5. A variation of this route will go towards Eugene from Sisters instead.
See
See Cline Falls State Scenic Viewpoint
A park of 9 acres that is set along the Deschutes River. The park hosts a large lawn surrounded by Ponderosa Pine and Western Junipers and is a popular stop for summer recreation. It's terrain varies from forest like to sagebrush covered. The park is also home to a wide variety of songbirds including Song Sparrows, Canyon Wren and American Dipper. Golden Eagles and Prairie Falcon also make their home here.
- Smith Rock State Park is a world-famous rock climbing destination known for its sheer basalt cliffs and is generally considered to be the birthplace of American sport rock climbing. There are also miles upon miles of hiking trails that make for excellent vistas within Oregon's Cascade region. Many Western films have been shot here due to its rugged terrain, including Rooseter Cogburn with John Wayne and Katherine Hepburn.
See The Redmond Caves
Consists of a group of five caves that are a part of the Horse Lava Tube System. The caves have a geological age of about 80,000 years and are a popular destination for tourists. However, they have been preserved as natural caves with no amenities. Bring multiple lights and watch for rattlesnakes.
Do
Buy
Eat
Drink
Drink Cascade Lakes Brewing Company - 7th Street Brew House
Sleep
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