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See. Tin Pan Theater↗ Intimate 28-seat arthouse cinema with homemade popcorn, local beer, and unique film events.

Eat. Deschutes Brewery Public House Enjoy world-renowned dark brews, excellent burgers, and sandwiches in a laid-back atmosphere. Wild Rose Northern Thai Eats Savor authentic Northern Thai dishes, specializing in fried chicken wings and stir-fries. Pine Tavern Restaurant & Bar Dine on classic American entrees made with fresh local ingredients in a historic setting.

Stay. McMenamins Old St. Francis School Stay in a unique hotel converted from a 1936 Catholic schoolhouse. The Oxford Hotel Experience Bend's only boutique hotel with 59 stylish suites, steam room, and fitness studio. Sunriver Resort Enjoy a large resort with golf, horseback riding, a waterpark, and various lodging options.

OutsideSep 23, 2026

You Can Still Afford to Live in a Great Climbing Town. Here Are 6.

When the best climbing seems blocked by sky-high housing prices, these are the underrated climbing towns you can still afford.

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  • Tennessee RiverAquariumChattanooga, United StatesDeep water soloing along the river near Chattanooga
  • Indian CreekSightBluff, United StatesEndless splitters, over an hour's drive from Bluff
  • Valley of the GodsSightBluff, United States40-minute drive from Bluff, offers rock climbing
  • Comb RidgeCaféBluff, United StatesA cool eatery in Bluff
  • Shelf RoadSightCañon City, United StatesLimestone sport mecca, 48 minutes from Cañon City
  • Four Mile CreekSightCañon City, United StatesAbundant bouldering a few miles north of town
  • Buckskin CragsSightCañon City, United StatesVariety of climbing less than 20 minutes away
  • Rock SteadyPlaceCañon City, United StatesClimbing gym in pre-development, target opening 2027
  • Wauhatchie PikeSightChattanooga, United StatesLegendary bouldering near Chattanooga
  • New River GorgeTrailFayetteville, United StatesOffers thousands of trad, sport, and bouldering routes
  • Gripped FitnessPlaceFayetteville, United StatesSmall bouldering and board gym in Fayetteville
  • Mount LemmonSightTucson, United StatesAlpine environs with over 3,000 trad, sport, bouldering routes
  • Cochise StrongholdSightTucson, United StatesBackcountry, rugged experience with 800-some routes
  • The BLOCPlaceTucson, United StatesDiscover thrilling heights at Rocks and Ropes, Tucson…
  • Sugarloaf QuarrySightWinona, United StatesAbout 40 sport routes in Winona
  • Winona ice climbing parkSightWinona, United StatesOne of a handful of ice parks in the country
  • LaCrosseSightWinona, United StatesSport climbing about 25 miles away
  • Red WingSightWinona, United StatesSport climbing just over an hour away
  • Winona State UniversityPlaceWinona, United StatesHas a climbing wall open to the public
  • High Point ClimbingPlaceChattanooga, United States
  • Synergy ClimbingPlaceChattanooga, United States
  • Panther PeakSightTucson, United States
  • Gate's PassSightTucson, United States
  • Rock Solid ClimbingPlaceTucson, United States
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OutsideSep 11

The Best Trail Towns in the U.S.

Some towns are built for trail lovers. Here are five of the best, from Oregon to Michigan, where great trails and vibrant outdoor communities are right outside your door.

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Atlas ObscuraAug 18

Tin Pan Theater in Bend, Oregon

Tin Pan Theater is a beloved arthouse cinema owned by BendFilm in the historic district of Bend, Oregon. The intimate 28 seat theater is adorned with red velvet old-fashioned seats that can best be enjoyed with the best home-made popcorn you've ever had. The small in-room concessions also serve up other classic movie fare including candy, soda, and local beer and wine on tap! Along with indepen…

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OutsideAug 2

The Best Mountain Towns for EVs in the U.S.

7 places that make driving your EV a seamless experience rather than an unplanned sidequest.

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OutsideJul 29

I’ve Forecast Extreme Weather for 30 Years. These Are My Top Adventure Towns for Escaping the Heat.

A veteran television meteorologist shares her favorite under-the-radar U.S. towns where summer temperatures stay comfortably under 80 degrees—and are full of outdoor adventure.

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