Guidebook for Sisters
Food Scene
Cottonwood Cafe
403 E Hood AveExcellent selection, and high quality breakfasts/brunches.
Rancho Viejo
150 E Cascade AveGreat Mexican Food a short walk from our apartment.
Great local beer, and a variety of food that is consistently good.
52 locals recommend
Three Creeks Brewing Company
721 South Desperado CourtGreat local beer, and a variety of food that is consistently good.
This coffee shop has quite the reputation for excellent coffee, delicious baked goods, and great breakfasts, in a lodge like setting.
59 locals recommend
Sisters Olive and Nut Company
273 W Hood AveThis coffee shop has quite the reputation for excellent coffee, delicious baked goods, and great breakfasts, in a lodge like setting.
Delicious assortment of pastries, muffins, donuts, pies, and good coffee.
38 locals recommend
Sisters Bakery
251 E Cascade AveDelicious assortment of pastries, muffins, donuts, pies, and good coffee.
Sno Cap has very good burgers and fries, as well as home made ice cream! Very popular place in the summer. The line is often out the door and seating limited. Well worth the wait.
11 locals recommend
Sno Cap Drive In
380 W Cascade AveSno Cap has very good burgers and fries, as well as home made ice cream! Very popular place in the summer. The line is often out the door and seating limited. Well worth the wait.
Excellent food year round. Restaurant is open during the winter months in the gallery, and then has a delightful outdoor dining area during warmer months. Bookings advised well in advance.
46 locals recommend
The Open Door
303 W Hood AveExcellent food year round. Restaurant is open during the winter months in the gallery, and then has a delightful outdoor dining area during warmer months. Bookings advised well in advance.
Wonderful burgers, beer on tap, cocktails, and plenty of seating inside and outside. Great selection of food carts outside and live music in the summer.
The Barn in Sisters
Wonderful burgers, beer on tap, cocktails, and plenty of seating inside and outside. Great selection of food carts outside and live music in the summer.
Parks & Nature
Lovely place to walk, fly fish, and visit the Head of the Metolius. Wonderful old store is worth a visit.
Metolius
Lovely place to walk, fly fish, and visit the Head of the Metolius. Wonderful old store is worth a visit.
Several trails that take you through Ponderosa Pines, and higher up some beautiful wild flower meadows in the spring. 360 degree view from the top is breathtaking.
13 locals recommend
Black Butte
Several trails that take you through Ponderosa Pines, and higher up some beautiful wild flower meadows in the spring. 360 degree view from the top is breathtaking.
Great hiking close to Sisters. Beautiful scenery.
19 locals recommend
Whychus Creek Overlook Trailhead
66570 3 Creeks Lake RdGreat hiking close to Sisters. Beautiful scenery.
Climbing enthusiasts love Smith Rock. There are also many hiking trails in this unique park.
469 locals recommend
Smith Rock State Park
Climbing enthusiasts love Smith Rock. There are also many hiking trails in this unique park.
About a 45 minute drive from Sisters, the High Desert Museum is a wonderful place to learn about the unique environments of the high desert, animals and birds, and the history of Central Oregon.
284 locals recommend
High Desert Museum
59800 US-97About a 45 minute drive from Sisters, the High Desert Museum is a wonderful place to learn about the unique environments of the high desert, animals and birds, and the history of Central Oregon.
Sisters is about 20 minutes from access to the Pacific Crest Trail, near Hoodoo Ski Field.
Pacific Crest Trail - Santiam Pass trailhead
Sisters is about 20 minutes from access to the Pacific Crest Trail, near Hoodoo Ski Field.
Shopping
Amazing quilt shop, beautiful yarns, and gifts. Staff are very helpful with fabric selections, planning quilts, selecting patterns and needles for knitting projects.
6 locals recommend
The Stitchin' Post
311 W Cascade AveAmazing quilt shop, beautiful yarns, and gifts. Staff are very helpful with fabric selections, planning quilts, selecting patterns and needles for knitting projects.
Wide selection of classy womens' clothing, gift items, and adjoining coffee shop.
11 locals recommend
Bedouin
143 E Hood AveWide selection of classy womens' clothing, gift items, and adjoining coffee shop.
Common Threads
161 E Hood AveGreat selection of mens' and womens' clothing, shoes, and gift items.
Wonderful independent bookshop you can easily lose yourself in for an hour or two. Adult and childrens' books, as well as some lovely childrens' gift items.
7 locals recommend
Paulina Springs Books
252 W Hood AveWonderful independent bookshop you can easily lose yourself in for an hour or two. Adult and childrens' books, as well as some lovely childrens' gift items.
Entertainment & Activities
Hoodoo is 30 minutes west of Sisters. Great ski field for beginner/intermediate skiers; family friendly, and the area is enjoyed by cross country skiers and snow mobiles. Isn't he summer months there is access to the Pacific Crest Trail from this area.
76 locals recommend
Hoodoo Ski Area
27400 Big Lake RoadHoodoo is 30 minutes west of Sisters. Great ski field for beginner/intermediate skiers; family friendly, and the area is enjoyed by cross country skiers and snow mobiles. Isn't he summer months there is access to the Pacific Crest Trail from this area.
Some of the best skiing in Oregon and the Pacific NW! 6th largest ski field in the USA. Ski rentals, ski shop, day care, ski school, cafes, and 2 different parking lots...Sunrise Lodge and West Village. Also cross country skiing, snow mobiling, and dog sledding in the area.
42 locals recommend
Mount Bachelor Village Resort
19717 SW Mount Bachelor DrSome of the best skiing in Oregon and the Pacific NW! 6th largest ski field in the USA. Ski rentals, ski shop, day care, ski school, cafes, and 2 different parking lots...Sunrise Lodge and West Village. Also cross country skiing, snow mobiling, and dog sledding in the area.
Essentials
Great small grocery store 3 blocks north of apartment on Fir Street. Vegetables, fruit, meat, dairy, lunches, natural food and products, wine and beer, and anything else you might need. Highly recommend.
25 locals recommend
Oliver Lemon's Sisters
160 S Fir StGreat small grocery store 3 blocks north of apartment on Fir Street. Vegetables, fruit, meat, dairy, lunches, natural food and products, wine and beer, and anything else you might need. Highly recommend.
Drinks & Nightlife
There are often live bands and entertainment at the Belfrey. Check out the local paper, The Nugget, for updates.
The Belfry
302 E Main AveThere are often live bands and entertainment at the Belfrey. Check out the local paper, The Nugget, for updates.
Historic Sisters Building on Cascade Ave, with restaurant and bar, and in the warmer months outdoor seating, fire pit, and sometimes live music.
38 locals recommend
Sisters Saloon & Ranch Grill
190 E Cascade AveHistoric Sisters Building on Cascade Ave, with restaurant and bar, and in the warmer months outdoor seating, fire pit, and sometimes live music.
Arts & Culture
Hood Avenue Art Gallery
357 W Hood AveOne of many great art galleries in Sisters.