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50 Things to Do

Rogue River (Wild & Scenic)
Raft the Rogue River (Wild & Scenic): Lower Section with one of our many experienced guides and outfitters.

Wildlife Images Rehabilitation Education
See and learn about animal rehabilitation at Wildlife Images Rehabilitation Education.

Grants Pass Growers Market
Pick out fresh produce and handmade treats at the Grants Pass Growers Market, Cave Junction Market, and the Applegate Evening Market.

Hellgate Jetboat Excursions
Take a thrilling ride on the Rogue River with Hellgate Jetboat Excursions.

Grants Pass Museum of Art
Take in the artwork at the Grants Pass Museum of Art.

Unique Stores Downtown
Shop the unique stores downtown for products you can’t find elsewhere; stop by Fiona Bean, Gallop N’ Glitz, and many more!

The Glass Forge
Visit The Glass Forge to see their glasswork gallery and catch a glass-blowing demonstration or try it yourself.

Schmidt House Museum
Learn about the history of Grants Pass and Josephine County at the Schmidt House Museum.

Rogue Creamery Dairy and Farm Stand
Sample some delicious cheese at the Rogue Creamery Dairy and Farm Stand after learning about the milking robots on the dairy tour.

Rogue River National Recreation Trail
Backpack to the coast or plan a day hike along the Rogue River National Recreation Trail.

Pennington Farms
Grab some lunch, scratch-made baked goods, and homemade jam at Pennington Farms.

Grants Pass Pharmacy
For those in search of a nostalgic 1950s experience, try Grants Pass Pharmacy‘s delicious milkshakes and phosphate sodas.

Southern Oregon Lavender Trail
Admire the sea of purple at the Lavender Fields in late June through mid-July along the Southern Oregon Lavender Trail.

Enjoy Craft Brews and Local Taps
Sample craft brews at one of our local breweries; check out Weekend Beer Company, Wild River Brewing and Pizza Co, or The Haul.

Murder Mystery Dinner
Escape reality during a thrilling Murder Mystery Dinner Theater at Cynthia’s Home Sweet Home.

Take a Hike at the Cathedral Hills Trail System
Choose an easy, moderate, or more challenging trail to hike or mountain bike ride at Cathedral Hills Trails System.

Tee off at a Local Course
Tee off at one of our beautiful Golf Courses. Choose between Grants Pass Golf Club, Dutcher Creek Golf Course, Applegate River Golf Club, and many more.

Enjoy a Meal by the River
Enjoy a meal with a beautiful view at one of our river-side restaurants, such as Taprock Northwest Grill and Rivers Edge Restaurant.

Checkout the Local Antique Stores
Browse through the numerous antique stores downtown, such as Elegance Antiques, Old Town Antique Mall, and Rusty Nugget Antiques.

Sip on Some Local Spirits
Enjoy some of the many locally made spirits Grants Pass has to offer; stop by Steam Distillery or Sundance Distilling.

Spend a Night in a Treehouse
Spend a night or two in a treehouse at one of our Treesorts, Vertical Horizons Treehouse Paradise or Out-N-About.

Explore Evergreen’s Bear Hotel
Book a tour of the Evergreen’s Bear Hotel that houses our Bearfest Bears, a Southern Oregon Experience to walk through. During the holidays, enjoy the magic of Christmas with Rogue Winterfest.

Explore Downtown After Hours
Experience fun, music, art, food, shopping, and deals during Alive at Five on the first Friday of each month.

Eight Dollar Mountain Botanical Wayside
View the Illinois River’s unique Darlingtonia plants along the Eight Dollar Mountain Botanical Wayside.

Dutch Bros’ Coffee House
Get your favorite coffee, smoothie, or tea from the Dutch Bros’ Coffee House, where Dutch Bros originally started as a coffee cart.

Sandi’s Candies & Fudgery
Follow the smell of popcorn to the historic Blind George’s Popcorn Newsstand at Sandi’s Candies & Fudgery.

Pickleball and Smoothies in the Park
Compete in a friendly game of Pickleball at Reinhart Volunteer Park, then grab a smoothie at True Juice Organics.

Hellgate Canyon Overlook
See the Rogue’s deepest river gorge at Hellgate Canyon Overlook, a popular Hollywood film site.

Racing on the Rogue
Stop by the Racing on the Rogue in June & July to view the only Horse Racing in Oregon at Grants Pass Downs.

Southern Oregon Guild
Shop for one-of-a-kind locally made art pieces at the Southern Oregon Guild in Kerby.

Weasku Inn
Stay in the same room as Walt Disney, Clarke Gable, and other Hollywood favorites at Weasku Inn.

Redwood National and State Parks
Cruise over to the Redwood National and State Parks and be amazed by the towering trees.

Enjoy Nature in Siskiyous
Develop a deeper appreciation for nature by taking a workshop at Pacifica: A Garden in the Siskiyous or Siskiyou Field Institute.

It’s a Burl Gallery
Check out the tremendous sculptures and treehouses at It’s a Burl Gallery.

Josephine County Parks
Pitch a tent or bring your RV to camp at one of the picturesque Josephine County Parks.

Art Along the Rogue
Watch chalk artists work and see fantastic art at Art Along the Rogue, the premier street painting and music festival in the Northwest, the first weekend of October.

Concerts in the Park
Listen to free live music and dance while at Concerts in the Park.

Reinhart Volunteer Park Pond
Practice your fly casting at the Reinhart Volunteer Park Pond, then take a guided fishing experience along the Rogue River.

Grants Pass Drive-In
Stop by the Grants Pass Drive-In for a classic Cinema experience, and follow them online to see upcoming showings.

Catch a Concert Downtown
Catch a concert downtown at The Hivve, Rogue Theatre, or The Haul.

Local Produce
Sample local produce along the Rogue Valley Food Trail at Peach Rock Market, and Whistling Duck Farm and Store.

Pottsville Oregon Historic Museum
Experience the ‘Home of Oregon’s memories’ at the Pottsville Oregon Historic Museum.

Welcome to Grants Pass Mural
Take a Selfie with the Welcome to Grants Pass Mural.

Public Art Tour
Explore all of the public art that the historic district of Grants Pass has to offer.

Stop by the Welcome Center
Visit the Welcome Center to pick up some swag, visitor materials, and talk to a local expert of the area.

Stroll G Street
The main street of Grants Pass, stroll down G Street and you’re guaranteed to have something catch your eye.

Mountain Biking
Grants Pass is the hub of mountain biking in the Rogue Valley, for all levels of bikers.
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