The Entrada Lodge is tucked away in a beautifully forested area that offers a peaceful place to relax and explore. Located just outside of Bend and on the way to the ever popular Mt. Bachelor Ski Mountain, the lodge provides convenience and simplicity and privacy in the outdoors. Natural beauty surrounds each room, and with our large grassy areas and nearby trails, there is plenty of room for visitors to relish the sweet Central Oregon air. Guests say they enjoy the glistening water of the Entrada Lodge’s beautiful outdoor pool, which is set among lush pines. There are 79 units that include free continental breakfast, access to outdoor pool, a spa large enough for 25 and ski equipment lockers. Golf packages are available at discounted prices. For information call 541-382-4080 or visit EntradaLodge.com.

Dunes Motel is easy to find and hassle free lodging for visits to Bend or Central Oregon. It’s only a day trip from Portland, about a 3 ½ hour drive. Located near the Deschutes River, the Dunes Motel offers affordable accommodations and convenient facilities. Positioned adjacent to Highway 97, this hotel is ideal for economizing professionals and leisure road travelers. Quite often winter steelhead fishermen stay the night after a day of fishing on the Deschutes. Bend shoppers appreciate the convenient location on NE 3rd Street. The motel has simple guestrooms for low-maintenance travelers. The Dunes Motel accommodations feature soft wood tones and garden hues. Praised for their reasonable price tag, the guestrooms also come equipped with refrigerators, microwave ovens and dinette tables. There is a free breakfast and the motel is pet friendly. For information call 541-382-6811 or toll free 866-382-6811. No web site available.

Lodging in Bend was never more convenient or economical as the Days Inn. Customers appreciate that the inn is conveniently located on Business 97 only 25 miles from Mount Bachelor. The High Desert Museum is seven miles and Cascade Village about 2.5 miles away. A variety of restaurants are within walking distance of the inn. All guests enjoy free deluxe continental breakfast, high-speed internet, an outdoor heated pool and hot tub and a fitness center. Special promotional packages are available, and TripRewards®, the world’s largest hotel rewards program. Guests can enjoy their stay while earning points toward rewards from a wide variety of exciting program partners. For information call 541-383-3776 or toll free 866-388-7972, or visit DaysInn.com.

The Bend Comfort Inn and Suites is a beautifully appointed AAA three-star property that offers visitors a smoke-free place of quiet and rest at an affordable price. It is conveniently located just 2 blocks from the St. Charles medical community, 2 miles from the downtown area, 5 miles from the Bend Airport, 18 miles from the Redmond Airport, and just blocks from local sporting arenas, and all major attractions in Bend. Guests can participate in a new fall Choice Privileges® rewards program, by staying two separate times in the U.S., Canada, Ireland, Mexico and the Caribbean and  earn a free night at over 1,000 hotels. Reward points can also be earned by referring a friend who is a guest. Amenities include a fresh hot breakfast, free passes to a local fitness center, a business center, conference meeting facilities, free high-speed internet, and premium cable TV. There is a heated courtyard pool and spa and a courtyard BBQ for guest use. For more information call 541-617-9696 or toll free 888-326-0271 or visit ChoiceHotels.com.

Bend’s Cabin Creek Bed & Breakfast is as rustic and private as they come. It is a rustic log home which is surrounded by more than 13 acres of woods and pastures offers plenty of privacy. Cabin Creek bed and breakfast was designed with comfort in mind, featuring private baths with hydrotherapy spa tubs, individual room thermostats and fireplaces in each room. There are spacious areas for guests to relax, play games, or read a book. Due to the cool fall evenings in Central Oregon guests all say they find the glow of the fire on the patio a warm welcome. All rooms include free wireless internet and satellite TV/VCR and DVD, free snacks, fresh breakfast and free access to the video library. For information call 541-318-4798 or toll free 888-572-5856, or visit CabinCreekBedAndBreakfast.com.

The Best Western Inn and Suites of Bend is close to Drake Park and the High Desert Museum. Hotel guests rave about hiking, rafting, biking and camping in the nearby Sisters, Oregon area. The inn is close to several local golf courses and 22 miles from skiing at Mt. Bachelor. It has attracted many loyal visitors who return to Bend for vacation and recreation year after year. Business travelers appreciate easy access to corporate locations including ORCOM and the St. Charles Medical Center. Each well-appointed room features cable satellite television, free long distance access, an iron/ironing board, a coffee/tea maker, and a hairdryer. The inn features an outdoor heated swimming pool and hot tub. Guests also enjoy a complimentary continental breakfast, meeting and banquet facilities and free high-speed Internet access. Pets are allowed at manager’s discretion. Amenities also include: Cable satellite TV, in-room movies and access to fitness equipment. Family rooms and mini-suites are available. For information call 541-382-1515 or toll free 800-780-7234, or visit Book.BestWestern.com.

When it comes to comfortable lodging accommodations, special amenities, and great value, the Bend Riverside Motel can’t be beat. Nestled along the banks of the sparkling Deschutes River, the Bend Riverside Motel is close to everything - but away from it all. Kitchenettes are available, also at affordable rates.  No other lodging in Bend offers such economy and privacy away from mainstream traffic. For information call 541-388-4000 or toll free 800-284-2363, or visit BendRiversideMotel.com.

It’s a perfect mix of rustic and elegance that attracts Bend visitors to AmeriTel Inns.  A stone fireplace warms the air and invites guests to unwind in comfort in a charming mountain oasis. With its advantageous location in the Old Mill District, guests can enjoy a day of dining and shopping at any of the Old Mill’s 25 plus shops and restaurants. The true adventurer can experience a sunny afternoon on the slopes of the snow-capped Cascade Mountains, a river trip down the glistening Deschutes River or hiking and rock climbing in nearby Smith Rock State Park. All 96 rooms come with high-speed Internet access, lofts with 4-poster beds, deluxe breakfasts, 24-hour indoor pool, spa, and fitness center. There is a 24-hour business center onsite, and 2,060 square feet of windowed conference space including Executive Board Room. Guests enjoy benefits of The InnClub, AmeriTel’s own frequent stay rewards. The InnClub, AmeriTel’s own frequent stay rewards. For more information call 541-617-6111 or toll free 800-600-6001 or visit AmeritelInns.com.

Built in 1911, the historic Sather House Bed and Breakfast was occupied by the Sather family for 75 years, and is listed on the county and national historical registers. This carefully restored stately craftsman style Bed and Breakfast home is located in a neighborhood of older historical homes. Visitors say it’s like taking a step back in time to a serene, elegant era. Period furnishings define the four spacious guest rooms with private baths. Wicker furniture graces the veranda. Large sunny windows draped in lace bring the awesome Bend vistas in. One of visitors’ favorite experiences is the afternoon tea, served at the fireside on cold winter days between 4:00 and 5:00 PM, to warm tourists after a brisk day of outdoor activity. Guests comment on the sense of coziness they feel, along with the detailed elegance of a Bed & Breakfast instead of a hotel. Gourmet breakfast is served in the formal dining room at 9:00 AM daily. If guests need to eat before, there is a light breakfast available. Sather House offers a warm, elegant and friendly atmosphere. Here is always a feeling of coming home. Downtown Bend is within walking distance. The Deschutes River, Drake Park and Mirror Pond are three short blocks away. Famous Mt. Bachelor is just minutes away and provides all winter sports from skiing to dogsled rides. There is a Ski Shuttle Bus only 4 blocks from the inn. A Ski Special at Sather House begins on January 3 until May 1, offering a third night free of charge. The hotel is equipped with high speed internet and personal amenities too numerous to mention. For information call 541-388-1065, or toll free 888-388-1065 or visit the website at SatherHouse.com.

Your kids know the holidays are approaching, right? Help your family start off the holiday season early with an enchanting musical, “Disney’s Beauty and the Beast,” at the Tower Theatre in Bend. This gala production is presented by the Children’s Music Theatre Group, a non-profit group in Bend that offers classes and opportunities in music theater productions. The play is live, and shows are on Saturday, November 11, 2007 at 7:00 PM and Sunday, November 12th at 2:00 PM. This musical fairy tale, based on the Academy Award winning film, is set in provincial France and is chocked full of comedy, drama, dance and exhilarating music. Music is by Alan Menkin and lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice. The message is love and its power to heal and change even the hardest of hearts. It stars advanced teen students and features the talented young performers of CMTG plus an orchestra of Central Oregon Symphony members. The production includes all the songs of the original animated film plus new songs for the stage. This is definitely an enchanted way to start your family’s holiday season.  For information call the Tower Theatre Box Office at (541) 317-0700 or visit TowerTheatre.org.