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Also known as: Gateway to the Three Sisters Wilderness
Nestled beautifully inside the high, pine-forested ponderosa valleys of northwestern Deschutes County, Sisters is a historic resort town world-renowned for its strict municipal zoning mandate that preserves an authentic 1880s Western pioneer frontier aesthetic. Incorporated in 1946 and named after the majestic Three Sisters volcanic snow peaks that dominate its horizon, the community originally thrived as a wealthy timber-logging capital. Today, following the decline of heavy mills, Sisters has transformed with phenomenal success into an upscale cultural haven for visual artists, quilters, and folk musicians. The town coordinates a thriving lifestyle economy built on premier outdoor adventure, hosting world-class annual artisan craft festivals while offering immediate access to pristine wilderness singletracks and alpine rivers.
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Suggested stay: 1–3 days
Browse thousands of vibrant textile masterpieces draped on rustic wooden storefronts during the world-famous Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show. Hike the scenic, snow-lined volcanic ridge paths within the adjacent Three Sisters Wilderness. Fly-fish for wild native rainbow trout along the crystal-clear rapids of the nearby Metolius River.
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