The 2021 Readers Choice Winners

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The 2021 Readers Choice Winners

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We asked, and you delivered. The fourth annual Bend Magazine Readers Choice awards are in, and let us just start by saying, thank you. Bend is fueled by passionate individuals who strive every day to make this cool mountain town even cooler by breaking out of the box and trying new things. In a year that was anything but easy for local businesses, our community never faltered. Central Oregonians of every creed and background stepped up to support the innovators and the hard workers that make this place so special. Here is our chance to recognize some of your favorites, voted for by you in our Readers Choice contest.

Four categories. 199 contenders. Two weeks of voting. 39,161 votes. Thirty-one winners. Most votes in a single category: best breakfast. Followed in total vote counts by best bakery/dessert, best brewery, best coffee and best burger. Most hotly contested category: best brewery. An active town like this needs the fuel to adventure, and that explains why we get so excited about food and beverages, namely craft beer. But that’s not all—the best places for toys, bikes, fly fishing gear, hair styling and items for our four-legged friends can be found in these pages, and more. Read on to see which places Bendites named their favorite, and be sure to support all of the local businesses that provide our community with so much.

Food & Beverage

Shopping

Adventure & Self Care

Pets

Pet Store: Bend Pet Express | Veterinarian Clinic: Bend Veterinary Clinic

Outdoors

The Grumpy Guide to Winter Driving

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Things To Do

Best Holiday Markets in Central Oregon

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Arts & Culture

Artist Maija Kellner-Rode

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Outdoors

Snowmobiling Adventures in Central Oregon

Snowmobiling has become a popular recreational activity in Central Oregon, with the Newberry National Volcanic Monument being a popular venue. The sport has evolved over the years, with advanced suspension systems and GPS navigation systems enhancing the experience. Octane Adventures, a tour company, guides hundreds of tours on trails in the area and offers guided tours to those with their own equipment. The sport offers a connection to the wilderness and a chance to enjoy the beauty of the winter season.

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