Trips and Tours & Itineraries
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Planning your visit to Medford is sure to be lots of fun, but with so much to do , how do you choose? The following itineraries are designed simply as guidelines; feel free to mix and match, creating your own plans. These are just some ideas to inspire and get you started! |
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Medford - Ashland - Jacksonville - Crater Lake This preplanned itinerary takes all of the guess work out of where to go and what to do in southern Oregon. Day 1 explores all the many treasures throughout southern Oregon's Rogue Valley. Day 2 takes you from Medford to Crater Lake and back again highlighting many interesting stops along the way.
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Butte Creek Mill 402 N Royal 541-826-3531 Website: http://www.buttecreekmill.com/ HISTORIC WATER-POWERED GRIST MILL & COUNTRY STORE - You can mix fun with education by visiting this historic mill. Nestled on the banks of Little Butte Creek, the last original operating water-powered grist mill in the West is fun for all ages. More
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Historic Jacksonville California Street 541-899-8118 Website: http://www.jacksonvilleoregon.org/ Jacksonville was the first place gold was discovered in Oregon, and is one of only eight cities in the United States named as a National Historic Landmark. There are 8 historic homes and buildings in Jacksonville. Old-time trolley tours, shops, restaurants, the Britt Gardens and Music Festival and the Jacksonville Museum of Southern Oregon History. A trip to Jacksonville could also include a wine-tasting visit to Valley View Vineyards in the beautiful Applegate Valley. (About 15 minutes outside of Jacksonville.)
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House of Mystery at the Oregon Vortex 4303 Sardine Creek Road 541-855-1543 Website: http://www.oregonvortex.com/ The House of Mystery itself was originally an assay. Going back to the days of the Indians, known to them as “The Forbidden Ground.” A spherical field of force, half above ground and half below where the House of Mystery sits and unusual conditions exist.
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Mt Ashland Ski Area P O Box 220 541-482-2897 Website: http://www.mtashland.com/ Located only 8 miles off I-5 just 4 miles north of the California stateline, Mt. Ashland has a vertical drop of 1,150 feet. Its 200 acres of terrain challenges any ski level in addition to offering breathtaking vistas of Southern Oregon and Northern California.
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Oregon Caves National Monument 20,000 Caves Hwy 541-592-3400 Website: www.nps.gov/orca/ Frequently referred to as "The Marbled Halls of Oregon," a living botanical paradise with coastal influence awaits you. With miles of hiking trails and 22-room historic chateau nestled amongst the waterfall and canyons with lofty trees, you will be enchanted with one of nature's works of art. From Medford, take I-5 north to exit 58. Head west on Hwy 199. Take Hwy 46 north for the final 20-mile trip.
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Rogue Valley Family Fun Center 1-A Penninger Road 541-664-4263 Miniature Golf, bumper boats, go-carts, batting cages, and arcade - This fun center is open 365 days a year and offers two 18-hole miniature golf courses, bumper boats, go-carts, batting cages, an arcade, Captain Jack's Playhouse, food, and more! It's located 2 miles north of Medford, next to I-5 exit 33. Call for more information.
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ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum 1500 East Main Street 541-482-6767 Website: http://www.scienceworksmuseum.org/ ScienceWorks is a world-class interactive science museum featuring state-of-the-art exhibits, live performances and hands-on exploration for all ages. Located at 1500 East Main near Walker Ave in Ashland, just minutes from downtown. Plenty of free parking is available. Admission: Adult $7.50, Child (2-12 years) and Senior (65+) $5.00, Free for Members and children under 2. Open Wednesday through Sunday.
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Southern Oregon Speedway 6900 Kershaw Rd 541-282-8066 or 800-963-3367 Website: http://www.sospeedway.com/ The Southern Oregon Dragway is the newest state-of-the-art track in the country. Open from April through September at the Jackson County Sports Park. This one-third mile banked, clay, oval track features: dirt modifieds, pro-stocks, mini-stocks, and 360 sprints. Located in White City on Kershaw Road off of Hwy 140.
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