Medford Oregon Visitors and Conventions Bureau

Retirement in Southern Oregon

There’s a reason why Medford Oregon has been selected as one of the top ten places to visit, live or retire!

Medford “The Center of the Rogue Valley” is southern Oregon’s largest and most diverse city, and the county seat of Jackson County. Medford’s pristine surroundings are brimming with historic wealth, cultural attractions, and rich agriculture land. People from all around the world have come to call Medford home due to the amazing natural beauty each season brings and the variety of activities this region of southern Oregon offers.

Break away from the everyday stresses in a city of many relaxing enticements. Experience world-class art and culture at the Oregon Shakespeare Theater, Britt Festival or the Craterian Ginger Rogers Theater. Make sure to include a tour at one of the many award-winning wineries, creameries and gourmet artisan chocolate facilities. If getting back to nature is more your style, there is a lot to choose from; hike, bike, and ski the mountains, raft and fish the rivers, visit Oregon’s only National Park, Crater Lake or explore the natural wonders of the Oregon Caves, enjoy a day of golfing or just stroll the many beautiful parks.

But wait, there is more....

Golfers can schedule a day on the course nearly 12 months out of the year when they come to Medford! Whether you’re golfing the greens year-round, practicing your putt, or just outdoors for some fresh air and exercise, there’s nine courses to keep your club swinging. Play a round on a course designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr., a meticulously crafted 175-acre course rated 4 ½ stars by Golf Digest.

Outdoor enthusiasts pack home lots of exciting memories when they meet in Medford! Hit the Rogue River or one of our many area lakes and have fun boating, fishing and trying to reel in that big one before it gets away! Shoot the rapids while rafting the Rogue River, enjoy a jet boat excursion down the “Wild and Scenic” Hellgate Canyon! Ski Ashland just minutes away offers some of the best skiing around. It has 23 trails in addition to chute skiing in a glacial cirque called the ‘bowl’, with night skiing offered.

Power and casual window shoppers alike, can ‘shop til they drop’ tax-free! Browse the over 120 specialty stores at the Rogue Valley Mall, discover unique antiques

and collectibles at the Main Antique Mall, taste fresh local produce at the Rogue Valley Growers & Crafters Market, and stop by Harry and David’s Country Village and browse through their endearing gifts, confections and casual northwest attire at their country store. And if you are looking for those specialty shops, start right in the middle of downtown. The newly renovated streets are home to over 50 fashionable boutiques.

Here is what others have written about southern Oregon:

Where to Retire Magazine, April 2006 (large file, may take time to load)
Money Magazine; Best Places to Retire, May 5, 2003
Horizon USA.com

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