Bend

Bend needs 1 day: climbing Pilot Butte, an extinct volcano within city limits with views of the Cascade Range, and touring one of its over 20 craft breweries along the Deschutes River, the same afternoon. June-September brings the best weather for outdoor activities, with snow on the nearby Cascades still visible in summer. It's mid-to-upper priced, with a rising real estate market due to an influx of new residents. It's the common gateway to Deschutes National Forest and the Mount Bachelor ski area, and its high concentration of craft breweries per capita made it a go-to destination for beer lovers on the West Coast.