Bend
United States · OregonUS
1982 sculpture by Richard Beyer in Bend, Oregon, U.S.
The Traveler is a 7-foot (2.1 m) cast aluminum sculpture by Richard Beyer, installed at the corner of Franklin and Wall in Bend, Oregon. The statue, nicknamed "Art", was installed in 1982 and depicts a man sitting on a bench, with two ducks. It was temporarily removed in December 2020 for repairs. People often take photographs with the man, or place objects in his wallet.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 76,639
- Coordinates
- 44.058, -121.315
- Timezone
- America/Los_Angeles
- Elevation
- 1104 m
Overview of Bend
Set in Oregon, United States, Bend is a medium-sized town. About 76,639 people are based here. Which matters when you decide how long to stay. The local offer centres on sports, nature and water sports. Its northern-hemisphere position decides when the high season falls. Elevation is roughly 1,104 metres.
Things to do in Bend
Sports in Bend
(2)Bend records Golf and Snowboard under sports. All of it is drawn from Bend's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Nature in Bend
(1)Bend records Caves under nature. All of it is drawn from Bend's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Water Sports in Bend
(1)Looking for water sports? Bend has Water Skiing. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. This reflects only what is documented for Bend.
Best time to visit Bend
June to September brings the conditions water activities need. Snow activities belong to December to February.
Getting there & around
Reach Bend by regional transport from the nearest hub in Oregon; the core is compact enough to walk. Time zone: America/Los_Angeles.
Similar destinations
Places near Bend that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Bend known for?
- Bend, in Oregon, United States, is best known for sports, nature and water sports. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 76,639 residents.
- What can you do in Bend?
- Recorded activities in Bend include Golf, Snowboard, Caves and Water Skiing. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Bend?
- June to September brings the conditions water activities need. Snow activities belong to December to February.
- Where is Bend located?
- Bend is located in Oregon, United States. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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