Bend

Welcome to Bend

On Bend’s west side, the three adjacent enclaves of Summit West, Awbrey Butte, and Tetherow define the city’s luxury frontier. Awbrey Butte rises above town with custom homes that capture long Cascade views, while Summit West places residents close to in‑town trailheads and neighborhood conveniences. Just south, Tetherow blends modern architecture with a celebrated championship course and resort amenities, all set against high‑desert pines.

Location is the headline here: skiing at Mt. Bachelor sits roughly 22 miles west; Phil’s Trail complex (a marquee mountain‑biking network) begins on the city’s edge; and riverfront paths weave through the Old Mill District for year‑round walking and cycling. Together, these neighborhoods anchor Bend’s outdoors‑forward, high‑amenity lifestyle with swift access to dining, culture, and everyday essentials.

What to Love

• Dramatic Cascade panoramas and custom homes on Awbrey Butte
• Resort living and a David McLay Kidd–designed championship course at Tetherow
• Doorstep access to Phil’s Trail and westside singletrack
• Quick reach to a major ski area (Mt. Bachelor, ~22 miles west)
• Walkable riverfront paths, shops, and eateries in the Old Mill District and Downtown Bend

Local Lifestyle

Life here runs on an easy outdoor cadence: sunrise laps on Phil’s, a mid‑day coffee run, and late‑afternoon tee times or river walks before dinner. Winters pivot naturally to Mt. Bachelor, while the rest of the year is a steady loop of biking, hiking, and neighborhood gatherings. In essence, these westside enclaves pair elevated living with front‑row access to Bend’s trails, golf, and year‑round mountain culture.

Dining and Shopping

Westside dining delivers range and refinement. Ariana Restaurant, set in a Craftsman bungalow, has become a destination for seasonal tasting menus, while 10 Barrel Brewing (West Side Pub) anchors casual afternoons on Galveston with a lively patio and broad tap list.

In nearby NorthWest Crossing, The Grove — Market Hall gathers multiple counters and a specialty market under one roof, ideal for meet‑ups or a quick bite after the trail.

Residents of Tetherow have on‑site options: Solomon’s for a polished, Northwest‑leaning dinner and The Row for a casual, pub‑style menu; both are convenient when staying close to home.

Round it out with city standbys: Downtown Bend’s boutique blocks and the Old Mill District’s riverfront mix of shops and restaurants keep everyday errands and evenings out simple and close.

Things to Do and Entertainment

Outdoors, options stack up quickly: ski and ride at Mt. Bachelor, spin miles of singletrack from Phil’s Trail trailheads, and stroll or bike the paved and soft‑surface Deschutes River Trail right in town. The combination of high‑alpine access and in‑city trail networks is the calling card for these neighborhoods.

For concerts and festivals, the Hayden Homes Amphitheater, set along the Deschutes in the Old Mill District, is billed as Oregon’s largest outdoor music venue, with a full summer lineup each year.

Schools

These neighborhoods are served by Bend‑La Pine Schools. Many addresses in Summit West, Awbrey Butte, and Tetherow feed to Summit High School, with Pacific Crest Middle School and elementaries such as High Lakes and William E. Miller commonly serving the west side. Nearby higher‑education anchors include Central Oregon Community College on the slope of Awbrey Butte and OSU‑Cascades on SW Chandler Avenue.