Some more gems you don’t want to miss out on when you come to Southern Oregon…

Historic Jacksonville
Located just a few miles south west of Medford and I-5, Jacksonville is a historic city that you don’t want to miss on your trip to Southern Oregon. The town offers many museums and historic sites detailing the town’s role during the gold rush. Trolley tours of the town are also available.

The Britt Festival
Every year, Jacksonville’s Britt Festival brings an eclectic line up of musicians. This year’s lineup includes hip new acts like Wilco, Andrew Bird, and The Avett Brothers, and well-loved acts like Blondie, Elvis Costello, and Crosby, Stills & Nash.

The Oregon Shakespeare Festival
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival in Ashland offers several plays (including some non-Shakespeare) from early Spring to Late fall, with upwards of 780 performances throughout the year. OSF has been around since 1935 and is one of Southern Oregon’s premiere destinations – annual attendance is approximately 400,000.

McKee Covered Bridge
The McKee bridge spans the Applegate River just a few miles north of the California border next to the McKee Picnic Ground. The river’s swimming area and proximity to Applegate Valley’s wine country makes it a great spot to visit on a hot summer day.

Crater Lake
Perhaps the most beautiful location in Southern Oregon, Crater Lake features some of the most striking views you will ever see. The Crater Lake Lodge, located on the rim of the crater, features 71 rooms and a dining experience offering some of the region’s best food and an incredible view of the lake. Before enjoying the fine food at the lodge, visitors can enjoy hikes and scenic drives around the lake, and even a boat trip in the caldera.

Jetboating in Southern Oregon
Several jetboat companies operate wet, wild adventure trips up and down the Rogue River. Hellgate Jetboats, operating out of Grants Pass, takes passengers on a speedy trip down to the beautiful Hellgate Canyon. Jerry’s Rogue Jets and the Mail Boat Hydro-Jet Trips offer similar trips starting at the Port of Gold Beach up the lower Rogue. These excursions are a perfect activity for the whole family on a hot summer day. Check out

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