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Inside Background
Culture 
You will be tempted to go back, no, you will be tempted to stay. And many have...
Last edited: 25 June 2008
Recommended Reading 
In Bend, hiking and biking are a big part of the lifestyle. Before and while...
Last edited: 25 June 2008
Tourist Board Info 
Go to Visitbend.com , the offical website of the Bend Visitor & Convention...
Last edited: 06 April 2007
Weather & When to Go 
Bend doesn’t follow the idea of constant rain and high humidity that defines...
Last edited: 03 August 2006
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
The best way to get to Bend is to fly into Redmond Airport (airport code RDM...
Last edited: 25 June 2008
Getting Around 
Renting a car is your best choice to get around Bend. All the major rental...
Last edited: 19 September 2006
Public Transportation 
The Bend Area Transit (or "BAT") fixed route bus system was launched in 2006...
Last edited: 06 April 2007
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Inside Things to Do
Events & Festivals 
With festivals year round, visiting Bend cannot go wrong, no matter you travel...
Last edited: 01 July 2008
Family Travel 
Visiting Bend with kids cannot go wrong. Festivals, plenty of outdoor and...
Last edited: 19 September 2006
Museums & Attractions 
Three museums that you can’t miss specially if you are visiting bend with the...
Last edited: 04 August 2006
The Performing Arts 
In Bend, adults and kids can enjoy diverse and state of the art shows. Children...
Last edited: 03 August 2006
Shopping 
In Bend you can shop the usual way or you indulge in the place's unique...
Last edited: 02 August 2006
Sports & Activities 
Winter or Summer makes no difference if you visit Bend with sports in mind. In...
Last edited: 01 July 2008
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Inside Dining Scene
Bellatazza 
Bellatazza serves up good espresso drinks with flavor. Large drinks come with 3...
Last edited: 31 March 2008
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Inside United States: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Currency  The United States uses the United States dollar as its currency. The...
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Crossing the Border 
For most visitors, a passport and a visa are the two critical documents you...
Last edited: 11 May 2008
Emergencies 
Call 911 for all emergencies, police, fire, and medical. There are still some...
Last edited: 15 April 2008
Important Phrases 
American jargon diverges from the rest of the world's -- most notably from...
Last edited: 13 July 2008
Telephones 
 The standard American telephone number is ten digits, such as 555-555-1234...
Last edited: 18 December 2007
Tipping & Etiquette 
Reminder and Warning:  This information is highly contested, confusing by...
Last edited: 15 April 2008
Additional Motel Taxes 
In many states motels, hotels and innkeepers of any description are subject to...
Last edited: 08 September 2007
Customs, Habits, and Etiquette 
Things NOT To Forget: Tipping: restaurant and bar menus indicate prices without...
Last edited: 23 July 2008
Discount Shopping  
A discount shopping trip in the United States can be a real bonanza for...
Last edited: 30 April 2008
Entry into the US from Canada 
Canadian citizens flying between a Canadian and American airport require a...
Last edited: 20 June 2007
Language and America 
  Anglophone Nations   United Kingdom On your first visit to the USA from the...
Last edited: 03 June 2008
Polite Manners 
Eye Contact In the United States, most people consider it polite, and a...
Last edited: 16 July 2008
Taxes 
Contents:  1. Understanding the "sales tax" on merchandise and food in the U.S...
Last edited: 08 September 2007
Traveling and Driving in the U.S. 
The image of the American car on a lone road is semi-iconic: names like Ford...
Last edited: 23 June 2008
Traveling with Infants and Youngsters 
In the U.S., there are certain customs about little ones that may differ from...
Last edited: 15 March 2007
US Customs 
Unlike most countries around the World, the USA requires all air passengers to...
Last edited: 23 May 2008
Where to eat with kids. 
If you have young children and want to eat in a relaxed atmosphere there's...
Last edited: 10 May 2007
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