Guidebook for Medford
Drinks & Nightlife
Great drinks, nice atmosphere, small menu with good evening food.
22 locals recommend
Jefferson Spirits Medford
404 E Main StGreat drinks, nice atmosphere, small menu with good evening food.
Nice English Pub in Ashland. Sundays morning brunch, enjoy live celtic music.
18 locals recommend
The Black Sheep Pub & Restaurant
51 North Main StreetNice English Pub in Ashland. Sundays morning brunch, enjoy live celtic music.
Quaint little pub in Jacksonville. Nice atmosphere. No food or hard liquor, but they carry wine & good beer on tap. Adit often hosts live music.
Adit Public House
150 South Oregon StreetQuaint little pub in Jacksonville. Nice atmosphere. No food or hard liquor, but they carry wine & good beer on tap. Adit often hosts live music.
Food Scene
Elements
101 East Main StreetGreat Tapas & mixed drinks ($$$)
Nice southern style food (same chef as Smithfields in Ashland). Great mixed drinks & outdoor patio.
The Bohemian Club
123 W Main StNice southern style food (same chef as Smithfields in Ashland). Great mixed drinks & outdoor patio.
Great Atmosphere in the completely renovated train station depot in downtown Medford. Giddy for $3.50 menu (during special hours). Formal dining area, fun bar seating & beautiful outdoor seating.
43 locals recommend
Porters - Dining At The Depot
147 N Front StGreat Atmosphere in the completely renovated train station depot in downtown Medford. Giddy for $3.50 menu (during special hours). Formal dining area, fun bar seating & beautiful outdoor seating.
The Haul
121 SW H StDelicious gastropub with local flavors & beer.
Local food, great brews on tap, family friendly atmosphere in the heart of Ashland. Nice outdoor seating too. Ask about their sustainable efforts with their "One-Mile Farm".
54 locals recommend
Standing Stone Brewing Company
101 Oak StLocal food, great brews on tap, family friendly atmosphere in the heart of Ashland. Nice outdoor seating too. Ask about their sustainable efforts with their "One-Mile Farm".
Limestone Coffee Company
217 E Main StNice atmosphere in downtown Medford.
Mellelo Coffee Roasters
229 W Main StNice atmosphere, WiFi & local roasting company
Noble Coffee Roasting
281 4th StGreat atmosphere, WiFi, great coffee
Yummm! Reasonably priced- great for breakfast, lunch or delicious baked goods.
40 locals recommend
Buttercloud Bakery & Cafe
315 S Front StYummm! Reasonably priced- great for breakfast, lunch or delicious baked goods.
Breadboard Restaurant
744 N Main StGreat breakfast & lunch options in Ashland.
Delicious local flavors, lively eclectic atmosphere in the heart of Grants Pass & Mimosas!! Usually a wait to be seated *(but we think it's worth it!)
53 locals recommend
Ma Mosa's
118 NW E StDelicious local flavors, lively eclectic atmosphere in the heart of Grants Pass & Mimosas!! Usually a wait to be seated *(but we think it's worth it!)
Nice English restaurant with meat centric menu (lots of local flavors). Gorgeous full bar. Lunch is super reasonable, dinner is generally a bit more pricey (but quite worth it!)
48 locals recommend
Smithfields Restaurant and Bar
36 S 2nd StNice English restaurant with meat centric menu (lots of local flavors). Gorgeous full bar. Lunch is super reasonable, dinner is generally a bit more pricey (but quite worth it!)
Great coffee, good quick eats for breakfast & lunch, free WiFi, nice indoor & outdoor seating in the heart of Jacksonville.
15 locals recommend
Pony Espresso
545 N 5th StGreat coffee, good quick eats for breakfast & lunch, free WiFi, nice indoor & outdoor seating in the heart of Jacksonville.
Stim Coffee
310 E California StSmall quaint coffee shop in Jacksonville with some good local food flavors.
Jacksonville's family friendly, casual dining with pizza, burgers & other American food fair with full bar & seating under gorgeous wisteria vines & live music some weeknights.
60 locals recommend
Bella Union Restaurant
170 W California StJacksonville's family friendly, casual dining with pizza, burgers & other American food fair with full bar & seating under gorgeous wisteria vines & live music some weeknights.
Pie + Vine
358 E Main StAffordable Italian restaurant in downtown Ashland.
Hand Tossed Pizza in the heart of downtown Ashland
16 locals recommend
Martolli's Hand Tossed Pizza Plaza
38 E Main StHand Tossed Pizza in the heart of downtown Ashland
Free reliable WiFi, good coffee, nice atmosphere, indoor & outdoor seating, grab & go eats in Ashland.
12 locals recommend
Rogue Valley Roasting Co
917 E Main StFree reliable WiFi, good coffee, nice atmosphere, indoor & outdoor seating, grab & go eats in Ashland.
Large coffee house in Jacksonville. Nice atmosphere. WiFi available. Pastries/bagels for sale too.
42 locals recommend
GoodBean Jacksonville
165 S Oregon StLarge coffee house in Jacksonville. Nice atmosphere. WiFi available. Pastries/bagels for sale too.
Oh's Osaka
123 S Front StGreat sushi in downtown Medford!
Yummy Indonesian food located in Ashland. Haven't tried it ourselves but friends rave about it. The wait can sometime be a little long. Recommend calling ahead for with order & picking it up to go.
Blue Toba
1690 Ashland StYummy Indonesian food located in Ashland. Haven't tried it ourselves but friends rave about it. The wait can sometime be a little long. Recommend calling ahead for with order & picking it up to go.
Arts & Culture
Intimate outdoor music venue showcasing artists ranging from The Decemberists, G Love & Special Sauce, Les Claypool & Willy Nelson, to Weird Al Yankovich and The Britt Orchestra & Symphony.
103 locals recommend
Britt Festival Pavilion
350 S 1st StIntimate outdoor music venue showcasing artists ranging from The Decemberists, G Love & Special Sauce, Les Claypool & Willy Nelson, to Weird Al Yankovich and The Britt Orchestra & Symphony.
World Class plays in theaters that each offer exciting & unique experiences (Angus Bowman, Elizabethian outdoor theater & more)
267 locals recommend
Oregon Shakespeare Festival
15 South Pioneer StreetWorld Class plays in theaters that each offer exciting & unique experiences (Angus Bowman, Elizabethian outdoor theater & more)
Music, comedy and performing arts come alive in this great theater in downtown Medford.
30 locals recommend
Craterian Theater at The Collier Center for the Performing Arts
23 S Central AveMusic, comedy and performing arts come alive in this great theater in downtown Medford.
Ashland Museum on campus of Southern Oregon University, is hosting an exhibit of one of the greatest living artists in the world of contemporary art: Chuck Close. Exhibit runs through September 5th.
11 locals recommend
Schneider Museum of Art
555 Indiana StAshland Museum on campus of Southern Oregon University, is hosting an exhibit of one of the greatest living artists in the world of contemporary art: Chuck Close. Exhibit runs through September 5th.
Live Music & performances regularly come through this historically renovated Ashland theater.
7 locals recommend
Historic Ashland Armory
208 Oak StLive Music & performances regularly come through this historically renovated Ashland theater.
Good, affordable music venue next to the Applegate River. Lots of acts come through & play here mid-week on way to or from Portland & San Fransisco.
13 locals recommend
Applegate River Lodge & Restaurant
15100 OR-238Good, affordable music venue next to the Applegate River. Lots of acts come through & play here mid-week on way to or from Portland & San Fransisco.
Rogue Gallery and Art Center
40 S Bartlett StGallery located in downtown Medford
Rogue Theatre
143 SE H StLive music & performance venue in Grants Pass, Oregon
Sightseeing
Gorgeous shaded park, designed by same man who designed Golden Gate Park in San Fransisco. Enjoy walking trails, Japenese Gardens, tennis courts, ponds, playground & more.
198 locals recommend
Lithia Park
Winburn WayGorgeous shaded park, designed by same man who designed Golden Gate Park in San Fransisco. Enjoy walking trails, Japenese Gardens, tennis courts, ponds, playground & more.
Located just past Jacksonville, in the Applegate Valley, this unique care farm hosts a variety of animals. Contact Sanctuary One for special visits & events.
7 locals recommend
Sanctuary One
13195 Upper Applegate RdLocated just past Jacksonville, in the Applegate Valley, this unique care farm hosts a variety of animals. Contact Sanctuary One for special visits & events.
Minutes away in Gold Hill, Oregon. Home to the longest zipline in the Pacific Northwest. Great for a day trip ~ see some spectacular sights!
16 locals recommend
Rogue Valley ZipLine Adventure
9450 Old Stage RdMinutes away in Gold Hill, Oregon. Home to the longest zipline in the Pacific Northwest. Great for a day trip ~ see some spectacular sights!
Lots of sightseeing along the Rogue River (contrary to what the map shows, it's not located in downtown Medford) but a quick drive up north.
Rouge River-Siskiyou National Forest
Lots of sightseeing along the Rogue River (contrary to what the map shows, it's not located in downtown Medford) but a quick drive up north.
Spectacular caving just a few hours away. Must be prepared (flashlights, extra batteries, water, etc) & highly recommend stopping at the ranger station onsite & getting helmets.
33 locals recommend
Lava Beds National Monument
1 Indian WlSpectacular caving just a few hours away. Must be prepared (flashlights, extra batteries, water, etc) & highly recommend stopping at the ranger station onsite & getting helmets.
Crystal blue water, unforgettable vistas, and quaint lodge. Nice hiking & cross country sky trails too.
385 locals recommend
Crater Lake National Park
Crystal blue water, unforgettable vistas, and quaint lodge. Nice hiking & cross country sky trails too.
Spectacular forest with majestic trees. It's a few hours drive but a must see if you've never been.
93 locals recommend
Redwood National and State Parks
Spectacular forest with majestic trees. It's a few hours drive but a must see if you've never been.
A few hours drive but this site offers great guided tours through the Oregon Caves. Gift shop, lodge & restaurant onsite.
80 locals recommend
Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve
21000 Caves HwyA few hours drive but this site offers great guided tours through the Oregon Caves. Gift shop, lodge & restaurant onsite.
Paved trail system (18.5m) from Ashland to Central Point. Nice for birding, walking, biking, etc. Lots of shade & it runs along Bear Creek ~stating the obvious :).
Multiple parking lots to start at.
Bear Creek Greenway
Bear Creek GreenwayPaved trail system (18.5m) from Ashland to Central Point. Nice for birding, walking, biking, etc. Lots of shade & it runs along Bear Creek ~stating the obvious :).
Multiple parking lots to start at.
An abundance of hiking trails here. A favorite among locals. Some spectacular vistas of the surrounding foothills. Note: trails can be narrow. Couple of our favs are Naverseen Family Trail and Hall of Manazanita. Be sure to grab a map and bring water. Good rule for any hiking adventure, let someone know where you're going. There's no garbage or recycling available at this park, so if you packed it in, be sure to pack out.
;) Enjoy!
11 locals recommend
Forest Park
Jacksonville Reservoir RoadAn abundance of hiking trails here. A favorite among locals. Some spectacular vistas of the surrounding foothills. Note: trails can be narrow. Couple of our favs are Naverseen Family Trail and Hall of Manazanita. Be sure to grab a map and bring water. Good rule for any hiking adventure, let someone know where you're going. There's no garbage or recycling available at this park, so if you packed it in, be sure to pack out.
;) Enjoy!
Upper and Lower Table Rocks are great hikes. Average hiker would do well to set aside a few hours for these great early morning hikes. In summertime, I suggest hiking early to beat the heat. Both unique "table tops" offer sweet views some amazing wildflowers (time of year dependant) and there's almost always vultures hanging around the steep vertical rock faces. Pretty cool to spot. These hikes are maybe 20 minutes drive away from the tiny and you'll hike nearly half the day. Though there's zero shade at the top, the views are amazing! Wear sunscreen/bring hat, water, snack. Remember to be good stewards and whatever you pack in, be sure to pack out. Enjoy!
Upper Table Rock Trail
Upper Table Rock TrailUpper and Lower Table Rocks are great hikes. Average hiker would do well to set aside a few hours for these great early morning hikes. In summertime, I suggest hiking early to beat the heat. Both unique "table tops" offer sweet views some amazing wildflowers (time of year dependant) and there's almost always vultures hanging around the steep vertical rock faces. Pretty cool to spot. These hikes are maybe 20 minutes drive away from the tiny and you'll hike nearly half the day. Though there's zero shade at the top, the views are amazing! Wear sunscreen/bring hat, water, snack. Remember to be good stewards and whatever you pack in, be sure to pack out. Enjoy!
Shopping
Award winning Artisan Cheese shop located in Central Point Oregon next to Lillie Belle Chocolates (another favorite). Must try Rogue Creamery bleu cheese, among their many other styles.
38 locals recommend
Rogue Creamery
311 N Front StAward winning Artisan Cheese shop located in Central Point Oregon next to Lillie Belle Chocolates (another favorite). Must try Rogue Creamery bleu cheese, among their many other styles.
REI
85 Rossanley DrGreat for outdoor gear in Medford.
IMO, this is the best artisan chocolate shop ever. The variety and quality made even Martha Stewart take notice. This is gourmet chocolate at its finest. Their website describes lucious bon bons, caramels, bars and more. I'm grateful this shop is just in the town nextdoor. I wouldn't hesitate to drop a fiver for The Most Amazing Chocolate Bar ever. Because, in my opinion, it IS the most amazing and so worth it. Chef and Choclatier Jeff, makes the world a better place with his high quality handmade confections. If you can't make it out the Central Point shop, you can probably find a chocolate bar or artisan box of Lillie Belle Farm's chocolates at one of our food co-ops or an artisan shop Jacksonville. Off course Lillie Belle is online too. Enjoy!
21 locals recommend
Lillie Belle Farms Artisan Chocolates
211 N Front StIMO, this is the best artisan chocolate shop ever. The variety and quality made even Martha Stewart take notice. This is gourmet chocolate at its finest. Their website describes lucious bon bons, caramels, bars and more. I'm grateful this shop is just in the town nextdoor. I wouldn't hesitate to drop a fiver for The Most Amazing Chocolate Bar ever. Because, in my opinion, it IS the most amazing and so worth it. Chef and Choclatier Jeff, makes the world a better place with his high quality handmade confections. If you can't make it out the Central Point shop, you can probably find a chocolate bar or artisan box of Lillie Belle Farm's chocolates at one of our food co-ops or an artisan shop Jacksonville. Off course Lillie Belle is online too. Enjoy!
Essentials
Locally owned food co-op. Lovely produce & bulk sections, variety of refrigerated & frozen goods, local breads, coffee & packaged items. Kombucha and nice beer & wine section too!
16 locals recommend
Medford Food Co-op
945 S Riverside AveLocally owned food co-op. Lovely produce & bulk sections, variety of refrigerated & frozen goods, local breads, coffee & packaged items. Kombucha and nice beer & wine section too!
Locally owned food co-op & the regions only certified organic retailer. Large fresh produce & meat sections, full deli & cheese sections, refrigerated & frozen options & bulk & pre-packaged goods.
91 locals recommend
Ashland Food Co-op
237 N 1st StLocally owned food co-op & the regions only certified organic retailer. Large fresh produce & meat sections, full deli & cheese sections, refrigerated & frozen options & bulk & pre-packaged goods.
Food, Fuel, Clothing & more in Medford close to home. One stop shopping
20 locals recommend
Fred Meyer
1301 Center DrFood, Fuel, Clothing & more in Medford close to home. One stop shopping
Albertsons
1360 Plaza BlvdBig box food chain- close to home
Employee owned big box food chain in Medford close to home. Nice bulk sections & pretty cheap prices.
7 locals recommend
WinCo Foods
251 E Barnett RdEmployee owned big box food chain in Medford close to home. Nice bulk sections & pretty cheap prices.
Rays Food Place
126 E Pine StLocated in Jacksonville.
Trader Joe's
55 Rossanley DrPretty inexpensive for variety of packaged goods.
Everything Else
Like the Rogue Valley Growers Markets in Medford & Ashland, Grants Pass Market has food, farmed goods & artisan crafts for sale. Live music buskers entertain in a family friendly environment!
23 locals recommend
Grants Pass Growers Market
208 Northwest 6th StreetLike the Rogue Valley Growers Markets in Medford & Ashland, Grants Pass Market has food, farmed goods & artisan crafts for sale. Live music buskers entertain in a family friendly environment!
Cinemark Tinseltown USA
651 Medford CenterMovie theater in Medford
Great collection of local farm fresh produce and local crafts in a fun outdoor park setting.
16 locals recommend
Rogue Valley Growers & Crafters Market
501 East Main StreetGreat collection of local farm fresh produce and local crafts in a fun outdoor park setting.