It was fun to walk around with the kids. There are a-lot of different stores. Which most of the stores close around 5-6pm. Walking in the little bridge was nice.

We spent one night in Bend at the Hilton Garden Inn right in the middle of the Old Mill area. It was excellent to be able to walk a short path to the shopping area and wander around. The REI store is excellent if you have any interest. We watched paddleboarders, kayaks, and tubers on the river from the bridge. It was a nice evening (if i ignore the smoke from wildfires, which is not the Old Mill's fault, obviously).

This town is not a destination, no specific attraction or renowned history, it is just a beautiful town with some restaurants (good restaurants) and few variety of shops.It is clean, new, modern looking, and safe. That area of the downtown is a good place to stay for a night or two, especially along the way on a driving road trip. All the people are nice and friendly. They are happy…. It is a happy town. Four stars.

Wander along the river and check out the beautiful perennial gardens and all the tubers having fun. Stop and eat at a restaurant for some refreshment. Rent a bike.

Loved the repurposed old mill into an outdoor mall. Very walkable from surrounding hotels in a beautiful setting by the river, including a footbridge to the riverwalk and dog park. Except the REI in the old mill, the stores are mostly apparel and what you would find in any mall.However, the restaurant offering is very local with great outdoor patios or terraces from which you can enjoy the beautiful scenery.