Central Oregon
Sisters, Oregon
City
Western-themed town at the base of the Three Sisters
Sisters sits at the western edge of Deschutes County beneath the Three Sisters mountains, with a western-themed downtown, galleries and access to the Cascades.
History & Local Character
Settled as a ranching community in the 1880s, Sisters rebuilt its downtown in a western style beginning in the 1970s and became a tourism destination.
Housing & Real Estate
Housing includes older homes near downtown, newer subdivisions and resort properties. Prices are high for a town of its size.
Restaurants & Shopping
Downtown Sisters has cafes, restaurants and breweries along Cascade Avenue, and the town hosts the Sisters Rodeo and a large quilt show.
Schools & Education
Sisters School District serves the city with a small K-12 system.
Parks & Recreation
Sisters is close to the Metolius River, Suttle Lake, Black Butte and the Three Sisters Wilderness, with trails leaving from town.
Transportation & Accessibility
US 20 and OR 126 meet in Sisters, connecting Bend, Salem and the Santiam Pass, with Cascades East Transit service.
Local Businesses
Galleries and boutiquesCafes and breweriesOutdoor outfittersQuilt shops
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Nearby Attractions
- Three Sisters Wilderness
- Black Butte
- Metolius River
- Suttle Lake
Advantages & Considerations
Advantages
- Mountain scenery and trail access
- Walkable downtown
- Strong events calendar
Considerations
- High housing costs
- Wildfire risk
- Heavy tourist traffic in summer
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Sisters named Sisters?
The town is named for the Three Sisters, the trio of volcanic peaks visible to the west.