Find your center (in Sunriver). Wherever you look, you’ll find yourself in the center of it all. Central Oregon’s supernatural beauty of high desert-meets-mountain landscape beckons you to play under our spring sunshine. Escape gray skies and make long weekend memories in Sunriver for an action-packed – or no action – family getaway that will have everyone talking about Central Oregon for years to come. 

Outdoor Fun

Hop aboard the Mt. Bachelor ski resort winter shuttle from Sunriver to get in some late season turns – with plenty of powder still left! Burn off some energy with a pedal along Sunriver’s 34 miles of sun-dappled paved bike trails. Rent a bike and roll past super scenic spots along the Deschutes River, or mountain bike the dirt trails to nearby Benham and Dillon Falls.

Play a round at one of Sunriver Resort’s premier golf courses – with three to choose from including Crosswater, named by Golf Digest as one of the top 100 golf courses, it’s a good start to playing the entire Central Oregon Golf Trail. Spring temps can also be pretty perfect for paddling the mellow Deschutes River from the Sunriver Marina where you can rent a kayak or canoe by the hour. 

Indoor Fun

Fuel up with coffee, cocoa and made-from-scratch baked goods at Hot Lava Bakery then load up the family to see the latest exhibit Sensing Sasquatch at the nearby High Desert Museum. Spend a day exploring this “living” museum and meet their resident river otters Brook, Wesley and Pitch.

Plan some unwind time with a slow lunch at Sunriver Brewing Co. for elevated pub fare with award-winning craft beers followed by a New Moon & Sound Healing meditation and guided yoga session, or a Blackberry and Chocolate Facial – Sage Springs Spa is the spot for some serious centering and self-care time. For more indoor play, practice your putt at Sunriver Resort’s golf simulator or stop by the Riverscape Arcade in The Village at Sunriver and let the gang loose with unlimited arcade games - no quarters needed! 

Nightlife

Sunriver comes alive when the sun goes down. Star gaze at the Sunriver Nature Center and Observatory, designated as an International Dark Sky location, to see the stars and planets through a telescope. After the star party, get a nightcap at the Owl’s Nest and groove to the live music every Saturday night.

Stay

For a cozy stay surrounded by deep green forest, book a vacation rental home from one of the many property management companies in Sunriver. Or pamper yourself with a Riverside Lodge experience at Sunriver Resort and take advantage of their “Time Well Spent” lodging special, where the longer you stay, the more money you save (up to 30% off). 

And, every good vacation ends with brunch. Don’t forget to make your brunch reservation early at the Resort’s Lodge Kitchen for smoked salmon benny’s and spicy bloody marys.

Plan your Spring in Central Oregon at VisitCentralOregon.com