Visiting a local community market like the Grants Pass Growers’ Market is a great way to get to know the area. It is your opportunity to meet local farmers, artists and craftspeople while at the same time mingling with local residents. From A to Z, enjoy locally produced fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers, jewelry, furniture, arts and crafts. Tickle your taste buds with vendor … [Read more...]
#58 – Grants Pass Museum of Art
From the local to the international, Grants Pass Museum of Art provides impressive exhibitions of fine art for your enjoyment. Exhibitions change every six to eight weeks. A variety of media may be represented, including sculpture, art quilts, paintings and drawings. The Museum hosts several art events every year including the art auction and dance party, Black, White & the … [Read more...]
#59 – The Glass Forge Gallery & Studio
Started in 1998 by Butch Kreuzer, Nathan Sheafor and Lee Wassink, The Glass Forge quickly became the “hot spot” of Grants Pass. When entering the 5,000 sq.ft. gallery and studio, viewers can almost touch the molten glass. The furnace that holds 300 pounds of molten glass is always on and running at 2100 F degrees. The blowers take their blowpipes and dip them into the glass, get … [Read more...]
#60 – Cary’s of Oregon
Visitors with a sweet tooth will not want to miss Cary’s of Oregon, located in Grants Pass. Known for the “best toffee on Earth,” Cary’s makes this mouth-watering English treat fresh daily and it’s gluten-free. Much of the candy is still made by hand and each batch uses all natural, top quality ingredients. From their factory they service toffee lovers all over the country — sto … [Read more...]
#61 – Hellgate Jetboat Excursions
Amaze the entire family, and book the Northwest’s #1 River Trip, on Hellgate Jetboat Excursions! Operating since 1959, Hellgate is conveniently located five minutes from I-5 in Grants Pass, so stop and make a memory of a life time. Hellgate Jetboat Excursions sees over 70,000 visitors a season from all over the world, and is a favorite annual trip for many. Known for our f … [Read more...]
#62 – Grants Pass to Merlin, to Gold Beach Scenic Drive
This visually arresting backcountry drive follows the Rogue River and crosses the majestic mountain wilderness of the Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest. It is the only route to the Oregon coast from I-5 between the California-Oregon border and the Rogue. From spectacular vistas of the Rogue River’s rugged canyons, over the 4,600 foot summit at Bear Camp Overlook, and on past … [Read more...]
#63 – Valley of the Rogue State Park
The beautiful Rogue River is one of Oregon’s true treasures, and Valley of the Rogue State Park is a great place to stop and experience it. The park is conveniently located just off I-5, and has a day-use picnic area and an overnight campground along 3 miles of Rogue River shoreline. Launch a boat and spend the day on the water. Spend an afternoon fishing, drifting down the r … [Read more...]