Visit Central Oregon and discover

Situated in the high desert just east of the Cascade Mountains, Central Oregon boasts the perfect climate and personality for just about anyone.

Don't take our word for it! Visit Central Oregon and discover how our rapidly growing towns create a neighborly atmosphere while, at the same time, our expanding commercial and medical services provide a fun and safe environment.

• Towns & Neighborhoods
• Climate & Weather
• Outdoor Recreation - New!
• Indoor Activities - New!
• Internet (WiFi) - New!
  
• History Regardless of where they live and what their interests are, Central Oregonians are within a short drive to virtually any extracurricular activity including world class recreation opportunities. Learn more about Central Oregon relocation.
  
  

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  Rave Reviews

  But don't believe us! Hear what top critics have to say about Central Oregon's livability:

   

  • Bend experienced "the largest percent increase in home prices of any U.S. metro in a single year." - The Economist (January 2007).
    
  • Bend was ranked The Best Outside Town 2006: Trail Running by Outside Magazine (August 2006).
  • Bend was ranked #17 forThe Best Overall Cities for Doing Business and #14 for the Best Small Cities - Inc. Magazine (May 2006).
  • Bend was called a "telecommuting heaven" as one of the Cheap Places to Live Rich - Forbes (November 2005).
  • Mt. Bachelor was ranked 5th and named one of the Nation's Top 10 Ski Resorts - MSN/CitySearch (November 2005).
  • Bend was namedThe Premier Retirement Destination - Where to Retire "Bend" (March/April 2004).