How to get to Bend
From Portland: the Central Oregon Breeze bus goes from Portland to Bend daily.
From Newport / Corvallis: the Valley Retriever bus runs 6 days a week. Call ahead to verify schedule.
From Eugene or Eastern Oregon: the High Desert Point shuttle has various route options.
Would you be interested in car pooling to Bend? Email oregonlibraries@gmail.com and we’ll see if there is enough interest to set something up.
Where to Stay
The 2016 conference will be held at the Riverhouse Hotel in Bend, Oregon. See the Riverhouse Site Map for details about the layout and buildings. Their address is 3075 US-97 BUS, Bend, OR 97701.
The Riverhouse is now full, but you can still get a room at one of the nearby hotels.
Read all about the Riverhouse’s upcoming renovations! And learn all about Bend.
Where to Eat
So many options! There are even restaurants that are *not* breweries, believe it or not. For the craft brew fans, Bend is home to about 20 breweries, plus a few cideries and a distillery or two.
A great list of options is available from Where To Eat Guide (large PDF, give it a moment).
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