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Things to do in Southern Oregon

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Lakaia T

It may seem boring here but that's because you don't know where the good stuff is 😉 If you're planning a trip to Southern Oregon this is the list to check. If you have a friend coming to visit and you live here, this is also the list for you (we hav...

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Outdoor Activities

Did you know it's only $25 to rent a 4 person pedal boat for an hour?? I didn't and it changed my life! Want to go to the lake but you don't have a boat? Doesn't even matter you and three friends and a cooler of food and your bag of sunscreen could a...

Pedal Boating at Lake of the Woods

I'm not a big hiker but this isn't a big hike and the view at the top is amazing. Definitely don't go on a super hot day.

Hike Upper and Lower Table Rocks in Southern Oregon

The Rogue River is crazy fun to raft. Raft the Rogue will drive you up the river with a raft, drop you off with a dry bag, and then wait to pick you up whenever you reach the end of the rafting trip. It's an amazing service and you will have so so mu...

Raft the Rogue by Yourself

This is so fun, if you live here and you've never tried it you should do it at least once!!!

Hellgate Jetboat Excursions

This one might seem random but it's a beautiful drive through the countryside to get here and there is a swimming hole nearby. Also, around Christmastime they decorate the bridge with lights and trees and it's very Winter Wonderland

McKee Covered Bridge

A classic for a reason. Our very own National Park just an hour away. The swimming area and boat tours are closed for renovations right now but just driving around the rim is cool enough to warrant a spot on this list.

Crater Lake National Park

The perfect relaxing morning: get the Goodbean Dream iced from Goodbean and then walk down California street. Stop in at all of the cute little boutiques and take pictures with the brick buildings. Once you reach the end of California St. turn right ...

Walk around historic Jacksonville

This is a guided tour if you want to do more intense rafting!

Rogue River Hellgate Canyon Half-Day Raft Trip

Want to fully commit to your new life in the woods? Get a cabin! You can pedal boat and relax by the lake all day. The food at the restaurant is surprisingly delicious. It's the perfect opportunity to unplug, relax, and imagine what your life would b...

Stay in a Cabin at Lake of the Woods

Okay so this one may seem random but it's a one time cost for a 7-8hr tour that you do at your own pace and it never expires. That means you can come back time and time again with different people and do the full tour again with no added cost. Way be...

Crater Lake National Park Self-Guided Audio Tour

Indoor Activities

This might seem random but we have the best estate sales around here!! Download the app, grab some coffee and get hunting. It can be so much fun to just go to a bunch of estate sales with your friends. You don't even have to buy anything to have a go...

Estate Sales

Ok so apparently our mall is one of the last malls that still looks like it did in the 90s? And we have the very last Orange Julius!? You should definitely go check it out even just for the vibes.

Rogue Valley Mall

It's no secret, Medford can get a little boring after 8pm but do you know what's still open? That's right, In-n-Out and everyone else in the Valley knows it too which means that after 9pm on a weekend everyone who's anyone is there and it can be a lo...

People Watching at In-N-Out Burger

Ok so this is an indoor activity and an outdoor activity because OSF has indoor and outdoor theaters. The outdoor theater is an model of The Globe and it is so so cool. The Shakespeare Festival is world renowned and everything they put on is so enter...

Oregon Shakespeare Festival

Food

If you are new to the valley or just looking for a good biscuit Buttercloud is the place to be. Everyone who comes to visit me has to try the biscuit and taste the "Brewtopia" that's the rule ;)

Buttercloud Bakery

You HAVE to try the Kalua Pork pizza and Sweet and Savory salad. It is so good that when they tried to discontinue the Kalua Pork pizza a few years ago the entire Valley basically rioted and they were forced to bring it back. It is a little bit expen...

Kaleidoscope Pizzeria & Pub

Get the Goodbean Dream (iced) and thank me later!

GoodBean Coffee

If you are looking for a tasty brunch this is by far the number 1 place to get one. Their menu is always changing but they have a few staples that just vary. One thing they do better than anywhere else in the Valley? Sauces. Everything they serve is ...

Over Easy Southern Oregon

Places to Stay

This little B&B is so cute. I drive past it all the time and wish I was staying there and not in my own house.. XD Seriously though, if you are coming to the valley and you want to stay somewhere peaceful and beautiful with all the ammenities of ...

MAGNOLIA HOTEL

Okay this one is a little more spendy (some Oregon slang there for you) but it is historic and honestly just like travelling back in time without losing any of the luxuries of the modern day (bubble bath anyone?) This would be perfect if you are plan...

MCCULLY HOUSE INN

I went to a Christmas party here recently and I was very impressed with how beautiful it was and how delicious the food was. If that Christmas party was a good indication of the quality of service and cleanliness here then it is a great option if you...

ASHLAND HILLS HOTEL & SUITES - Updated 2026 Prices & Reviews (OR)

FUN FACT: This used to be the tallest building in between Portland and San Francisco. I don't think it is anymore but I'm not sure. This is a beautiful place to stay and it puts you right in the heart of Ashland within walking distance of the Oregon ...

ASHLAND SPRINGS HOTEL