#HowtoBend Videos for Bend, Oregon

Your holiday hustle is in full gear and the count down is on. Stop. Take a deep breath of that Noble Fir tree sitting in your living room (undecorated). Knock back an eggnog latte. Then head to the Old Mill District where you can pick up that sweater for your mother-in-law and sneak in some holiday fun and festive Bend events. Chelsea shows you how to fit it all in. Bring on the cheer! #HowtoBend

Watch as Chelsea checks out two hotels in Bend, Oregon including Bend’s newest hotel, the Hampton Inn & Suites, tucked along the Deschutes River in the Old Mill District kitty-corner from the Hilton Garden Inn. With two hotels now in the Old Mill District, you have more options for sweet dreams and zzzzz’s in Bend.

Ever wonder what kind of animals you could see along the Deschutes River in Bend? Chelsea’s taking you along with her on a wildlife safari through the Old Mill District and introducing you to a few of the critters that call the banks of the Deschutes River home. If you happen to spot a marmot, beaver, otter or the endangered Oregon Spotted Frog, snap a photo and share it with us by tagging @OldMillDistrict #HowtoBend on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.

Watch as Chelsea rallies the trick or treating troop of kids for a Halloween they won’t forget in Bend, Oregon. The Old Mill District hosts a safe and FREE Halloween party with much more to do than just trick or treating from store to store. You and your kids can tackle an arts and crafts project, pet a lizard or snake at the Reptile Lounge, dress your pet for a first place win in the costume contest, or just get your game plan together for gathering the most candy. Whatever you do this Halloween, share it with us by tagging @OldMillDistrict #HowtoBend on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.

Activities to do with the kids are endless in Bend. From bike rentals to ice cream, Chelsea finds herself with a surrey full of kids and smiles. Looking for more ideas on things to do with the kids or want to share your own? Follow us or tag us @OldMillDistrict #HowtoBend

Watch as Chelsea visits Old Mill District shops and outfitters to prepare for her very first standup paddleboard experience on the Deschutes River in Bend. From Nashelle to the Flip Flop Shop, over to REIand on to Tumalo Creek Kayak and Canoe, Chelsea finds everything she needs and then some. Ready to try paddleboarding yourself now? Share your photos and videos by tagging @OldMillDistrict #HowtoBend

Chelsea, the official, unofficial ambassador of Bend, gets a taste of happy hour at Bend’s best happy hour restaurants in the Old Mill District. Tell us all about your favorite happy hour snacks, drinks and destinations by tagging us @OldMillDistrict #HowtoBend

Here’s an introduction to Chelsea, the official, unofficial ambassador of the Old Mill District. She’s pretty sure that you already know about the typical attractions and things to do in the Old Mill like restaurants, shopping, movies, hiking trails, Deschutes River access and more, so she’s spilling the beans on all the secret stuff you may not know about. Follow along for the inside scoop by tuning in to all of the upcoming #HowtoBend videos. Have a suggestion for an upcoming video? Tag @OldMillDistrict #HowtoBend and tell us about it.

Planning the perfect day in Bend, Oregon is easy when you discover the Old Mill District, a must see attraction whether you are visiting or vacationing. Over 40 stunning shops and restaurants punctuate riverside hiking trails and outdoor recreation.

The holidays in Bend, Oregon include so much more than just shopping. The Old Mill District hosts a season full of fun family events from carriage rides and visits with Santa to 5K walks and running races to burn off those eggnog lattes. The Old Mill District is your holiday haven for food, fun, fashion and festivities – Bend is here!