5 Ways To Enjoy Valentine's Day: The Bend Oregon Style

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. Bend, Oregon is home to outdoor fun and thrilling adventures – offers a variety of experiences you will truly love. With many COVID-19 restrictions still in place, things will surely look a little different this year, but there are still plenty of ways to enjoy Valentine’s Day, Bend Oregon style!

Book A Moonlit Snowshoe Tour

On this tour from Wanderlust Tours, you’ll have everything you need to keep things cozy! Wanderlust’s “Romance on the Snow Bonfire Snowshoe” involves slapping on some snowshoes and heading out to hang out in a snow-built amphitheater around a crackling bonfire. The night includes desserts and a hazelnut espresso hot cocoa to enjoy while a local naturalist points out planets, stars, and constellations. Oh, and there will also be champagne. If you’re new to snowshoeing, this is one way to get help and advice from the experts—and have a romantic night at the same time. For those who can’t make it out on a Sunday, Wanderlust offers its bonfire tours other nights, too. Click here for more details.

Dinner and A Romantic Night Away At Pronghorn Resort

Nothing says romance more than a spur-of-the-moment romantic getaway to a gorgeous resort. There is still a lot of snow on the ground in Bend so indulge with your sweetheart in a winter wonderland with this Valentine’s Day gift idea! Start your evening with a 3-course dinner in their signature restaurant Chanterelle.

A Winter Wonderland Helicopter Tour

Bend, Oregon is certainly beautiful from land. But from air? It’s a whole new world of snow covered volcanic peaks, alpine glowing mountains, and giant wintry white pine trees that look like pencils from above. Big Mountain Heli Tours will hook you up with a private helicopter tour experience like non other. This is a Valentine’s Day gift your love will never forget. From Broken Top to Mt. Bachelor, The Mt. Bachelor Winter Wonderland Tour flies you high above the most stellar scenery in the region and we promise, you will take in eye candy views everywhere you look.

Put A Ring On It!

If you’re looking for an engagement ring to mark the celebration of love, Saxon’s Fine Jewelry in the Old Mill District is the place to find an exquisite Valentine’s Day gift. Locally owned and operated in Bend, Oregon since 1983, Saxon’s also carries a beautiful line of gifts for men.

Chocolate, Always Chocolate

Chocolate is always a win on Valentine’s Day and Oregon Craft Chocolatiers is the place to find your sweetheart box in Bend. Handcrafted, small-batch chocolates made right here in Bend. Try the Tipsy Truffles, Pendleton whiskey, Crater Lake Gin and Fireball flavors pack a punch! You can also ask us to help you with a chocolate gift. Chef Kevin Linde makes gorgeous chocolate covered strawberries here at Pronghorn Resort and we’re always happy to put together a box for you!

Bottom Line

Bend, Oregon has a lot to offer – even the romantic dates you’ve never imagined! But either you go out or stay at home for the Valentines, the most important thing is you’re with the ones you love!

Planning to move to Bend? Let me know! I’d love to tell you more – I’m sure you’ll love it here!