gift shop where you can buy gear and beer. Visit www.deschutesbrewery.com for gift shop and tour hours.
58. Grab a Coffee/Pastry at Sisters Coffee Company When you’re in Sisters — yes, I said when, not if, because the community is a draw in and of itself — you would be remiss if you didn’t visit the Durham family at Sisters Coffee Company. Follow the smell of freshly roasted coffee to the large, Western-style cabin on the corner of Hood Avenue and Oak Street, and enjoy a winter latte by the woodburning stove. Owners Winfield and Joy Durham first opened Sisters Coffee Company in a “shack” back in 1989, and today, this family run business is a community landmark known as much for its coffee and homemade pastries as its atmosphere. www.sisterscoffee.com
59. See a Show or Concert at the Tower Theatre One of Central Oregon’s finest performing arts venues, the Tower Theatre is a landmark structure that was renovated and reopened in 2004 to feature area concerts, plays, movies and special events. Its elegant decor and ambience make up only a part of what makes a visit to a Tower Theatre a memorable experience. Check out their events schedule at www.towertheatre. org, and you’re certain to find an event that you’ll enjoy. It’s best to get tickets early. Cap off the evening by visiting one of the fine restaurants in and around downtown Bend.
60. Watch the Sunset on the Summit of Pilot Butte Originally used to “pilot” the pioneers to the Deschutes River, this 500-foot butte is now an Oregon State Park offering grand panoramic views of the high desert, the Cascade Mountains and the
community of Bend. With good timing, Pilot Butte’s summit offers the area’s most spectacular sunset views. Call for winter road closures, though hiking trails to the top are open year-round. Carry water because on-site fountains only work during the warmer months.
61. See StarFest at Eagle Crest Resort If you’re visiting Central Oregon during the holiday season and you find yourself in awe with area Christmas light displays, then don’t miss the area’s Continued on Page 29
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