8 days in Bend, Coos Bay & Corvallis Itinerary

An old logging town at the crux of the high desert and ponderosa pine forest, Bend melds a love of the outdoors with cosmopolitan flair.

Start off your visit on the 15th (Thu): tour the pleasant surroundings at Mt. Bachelor Ski Area and then delve into the lush surroundings at Shevlin Park. On the next day, test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, then explore the activities along Deschutes River, and then immerse yourself in nature at Smith Rock State Park.

For ratings, other places to visit, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Bend online visit planner.

In December in Bend, expect temperatures between 5°C during the day and -6°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sat) so you can go by car to Coos Bay.

Coos Bay is a city located in Coos County, Oregon, United States, where the Coos River enters Coos Bay on the Pacific Ocean. On the 17th (Sat), examine the collection at Oregon Coast Historical Railway, then admire the majestic nature at Cape Arago State Park, then admire the majestic nature at Shore Acres State Park, and finally stroll the grounds of Marshfield Pioneer Cemetery. Here are some ideas for day two: relax in the rural setting at Cranberry Sweets, enjoy the sand and surf at Circles in the Sand, then take in the dramatic natural features at Face Rock State Scenic Viewpoint, and finally don't miss a visit to Steve Prefontaine Murals.

To find maps, where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, read Coos Bay trip itinerary maker.

Getting from Bend to Coos Bay by car takes about 5 hours. In December, Coos Bay is a bit warmer than Bend - with highs of 13°C and lows of 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Mon) early enough to drive to Corvallis.

Corvallis is a city in central western Oregon, United States. Go for a jaunt from Corvallis to Lebanon to see McDowell Creek Falls about 44 minutes away. And it doesn't end there: examine the collection at The Historic Carousel and Museum, walk around Rose Garden in Avery Park, browse the different shops at Albany Antique Mall, and look for all kinds of wild species at William L. Finley National Wildlife Refuge.

To see more things to do, ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Corvallis route planning website.

Getting from Coos Bay to Corvallis by car takes about 3 hours. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from Coos Bay in December: high temperatures in Corvallis hover around 8°C and lows are around 1°C.