Fall in love with Bend

WHERE TO SIP

Bend Brewing Co. 1019 N.W. Brooks St.; 541/383-1599.

Maragas Winery $5 tasting fee at the tasting room in town; 643 N.W. Colorado Ave.; 541/330-0919.

The Old Mill Martini Bar Outstanding tapas too. INFO: $$; 360 S.W. Powerhouse Dr.; 541/389-4900.

Portello Wine Cafe $; closed Sun; 2754 N.W. Crossing Dr.; 541/385-1777.

WHERE TO PLAY

Bend WinterFest Truckloads of snow and fun come to the streets of Bend in February.

Deschutes River Trail Farewell Bend Park, off S.W. Reed Market Rd.; 541/389-7275.

Mt. Bachelor Ski Resort $56, rental package from $30; 20 miles west of Bend; 800/829-2442.

Virginia Meissner Sno-Park $5 parking pass sold at area sports shops; on Century Dr., 15 miles west of Bend; 541/585-2289.

Wanderlust Tours Naturalist-guided backcountry snowshoe tours. INFO: From $47 half-day, including rentals and transportation; 800/962-2862.