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All the United States Oregon Redmond

The Atlas Obscura Guide To Redmond

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Redmond, Oregon

Updated August 1, 2019

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Petersen Rock Garden

Bridges, terraces, and replicas of historic structures all built of rock and petrified wood by one man.
Redmond Caves

Redmond, Oregon

Redmond Caves

A sprawling cave network created by a lone lava tube.
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Smith Rock State Park

Terrebonne, Oregon

Smith Rock State Park

Spectacular volcanic cliffs along the Crooked River invite hiking, rock climbing, and photography.
6 miles from Redmond
Both highway bridges, the old one in front.  Looking upstream.

Terrebonne, Oregon

Crooked River Bridges

The original span of a high bridge across the deep Crooked River Gorge has been preserved for pedestrian use.
8 miles from Redmond
The never-used headgate structure at the west end of the dam.

Bend, Oregon

Tumalo Dam

The ruins of a failed dam that was built over land later described as a "sponge."
14 miles from Redmond
The last Blockbuster.

Bend, Oregon

Bend Blockbuster Video

The world's last remaining store of its kind.
15 miles from Redmond
The Fantastic Museum

Sisters, Oregon

The Fantastic Museum

A small Oregon museum is filled with a robust history.
18 miles from Redmond
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