Bend Audio Tour: Echoes of Pioneers and Riverside Legends

Above photo: UpdateNerd, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped & resized.

A secret log cabin once stood where Bend’s most famous park draws crowds today, its presence lost beneath pines and picnic blankets. Yet the city’s streets remember. Embark on a self-guided audio tour through Bend’s heart and discover hidden scandal, grit, and hometown secrets most visitors never see.

Why did a wildfire nearly erase the Drake Park Neighborhood forever? What ghostly traces linger in the attic of the old Reid School? Who left a cryptic mark on the O’Kane Building during a shadowy midnight break-in in 1927?

Wander from riverside shade to downtown stonework. Each corner crackles with stories of rebellion, ambition, and whispers that shaped a city forged by pioneers and rule-breakers. By journey’s end, Bend comes alive as a tangle of mystery and memory.

Unearth what the locals almost forgot. Hit play and let the city give up its best-kept secrets.

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• Duration: 1 hour 12 minutes
  
• Distance: Around 2.5 km (1.5 miles)
  
• Audio Content: up to 38min
  
• Meeting Point: Start at Downing Building, only a 15 minute walk from Hawthorne Station
  
• Stops: 15 captivating landmarks including Tower Theatre (Bend, Oregon), Drake Park Neighborhood Historic District, Reid School (Bend, Oregon)
  

Experience the charm of Bend like never before. Dive deep into tales of yesteryears, marvel at architectural wonders, and feel the pulse of the city as you navigate through its vibrant streets.

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• Professionally narrated audio stories bringing Bend's history to life
  
• Interactive map to guide your journey seamlessly
  
• Opportunities to explore and capture the city's most picturesque spots
  
• Flexibility to start, pause, and resume the tour at your convenience
  

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• This is a self-guided audio tour on your phone so no in-person guide.
  
• You'll need a smartphone with Android 7.0+ or iOS 16+ (iPhone 8 or later).
  
• You can start the tour at any time (the event time does not matter).
  
• The tour will be available to you forever so you can explore on any day.
  
• Bring headphones and make sure your phone is charged!
  

Once you book the tour, you'll receive an email within 10 minutes containing your unique redemption code and simple instructions to download our app. Enter the code, and you're all set to explore Bend on your terms.
It doesn't matter which date or time you select, when you redeem the code, the audio tour will be available to you permanently so you can explore on any day.

Whether you're a solo traveler, a couple seeking a romantic escapade, a family on an educational outing, or a group of friends eager for adventure, this tour caters to all. It's perfect for those who value flexibility, rich storytelling, and the freedom to explore without constraints.

AllTours is your ultimate travel companion for immersive audio tours. Discover cities like never before as our app reveals the stories behind the sights. Just plug in your headphones and explore!

With AllTours, you'll experience:

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• Immersive Experiences: Our digital guides bring landmarks to life with captivating stories and historical insights
  
• Offline Access: Download tours and maps for offline use – perfect for travelers concerned about data usage
  
• Interactive Maps: Navigate effortlessly with our user-friendly interface showing the optimal route
  
• Flexibility: Start, pause, and resume tours whenever you want – explore at your own pace
  
• Multilingual Support: Enjoy tours in your preferred language with our extensive language options
  

AllTours transforms ordinary sightseeing into extraordinary adventures. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, we help you explore like a local while learning fascinating stories along the way.

You will visit the following locations:

• 🏢  Downing Building (4min)
• 🏢  O'Kane Building (4min)
• ⚔️  N. P. Smith Pioneer Hardware Store (3min)
• 🍺  Pine Tavern (3min)
• 🏠  Goodwillie–Allen House (3min)
• 🗼  Tower Theatre (Bend, Oregon) (2min)
• 🗿  The Traveler (sculpture) (3min)
• 📮  Old U.S. Post Office (Bend, Oregon) (2min)
• 🎵  Bend Amateur Athletic Club Gymnasium (4min)
• 🏫  Old Bend High School (4min)
• 🏫  Reid School (Bend, Oregon) (3min)
• ⛪  Trinity Episcopal Church (Bend, Oregon) (2min)
• 🏠  Thomas McCann House (4min)
• 🏛️  Drake Park Neighborhood Historic District (2min)
• 🏨  George Palmer and Dorothy Binney Putnam House (2min)

Each stop features engaging audio stories that bring the location's history and significance to life.

Above photo: Orygun, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0. Cropped & resized.

Above photo: Orygun, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0. Cropped & resized.

Above photo: UpdateNerd, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped & resized.

Above photo: Ian Poellet, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0. Cropped & resized.

Above photo: Ian Poellet, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0. Cropped & resized.

Our tours are available in 30+ languages to ensure you have the best experience:

🇬🇧 English  • 
🇫🇷 French  • 
🇪🇸 Spanish  • 
🇩🇪 German  • 
🇮🇹 Italian  • 
🇵🇹 Portuguese  • 
🇷🇺 Russian  • 
🇯🇵 Japanese  • 
🇨🇳 Chinese  • 
🇳🇱 Dutch  • 
🇧🇷 Portuguese (Brazil)  • 
🇸🇦 Arabic  • 
🇰🇷 Korean  • 
🇸🇪 Swedish  • 
🇩🇰 Danish  • 
🇫🇮 Finnish  • 
🇵🇱 Polish  • 
🇨🇿 Czech  • 
🇭🇺 Hungarian  • 
🇬🇷 Greek  • 
🇹🇷 Turkish  • 
🇮🇳 Hindi  • 
🇦🇱 Albanian  • 
🇪🇹 Amharic  • 
🇦🇲 Armenian  • 
🇧🇩 Bengali  • 
🇧🇦 Bosnian  • 
🇧🇬 Bulgarian  • 
🇲🇲 Burmese  • 
🇪🇸 Catalan  • 
🇭🇷 Croatian  • 
🇪🇪 Estonian  • 
🇬🇪 Georgian  • 
🇮🇳 Gujarati  • 
🇮🇸 Icelandic  • 
🇮🇩 Indonesian  • 
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🇲🇰 Macedonian  • 
🇲🇾 Malay  • 
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🇵🇰 Urdu  • 
🇻🇳 Vietnamese

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Downing Building, Downing Building, Bend, United States