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I totally forgot to mention the McMenamins Old St. Francis School in Bend. McMenamins is an Oregon institution; they are a homegrown chain of brewpubs around the state, and the Old St. Francis School is a parochial school just south of downtown Bend that they converted into a hotel. The property also includes a brewery, a bar with pool tables, an Irish pub, and a restaurant/brewpub area, in addition to a movie theater (where you can have beer and food) and a Turkish bath (a giant hot tub). The Turkish bath is a must after a long day in Bend. Given that my typical day in Bend consists of many outdoor activities--hiking, biking, floating the river, playing ultimate frisbee--you can see why such a soak would be called for. The general public can use the bath for a small fee, and it's totally worth it.
If you're there during the summer months, a beer on the patio outside of the Irish pub, beside one of the many outdoor firepits, is a must.
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