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Around the Rogue Valley and Josephine County are many great things to experience for everyone. It is a quiet and restful retirement region which also features the wild and beautiful Rogue River. By staying at one of the many suitably situated Grants Pass hotels nearly anything worth visiting will be no more than an hour’s commute away. Many Grants Pass hotels might even provide shuttle services to nearby landmarks.

The Rogue as well as Applegate river happen to be known for wild salmon, bass and trout fishing. The city of Ashland, which is just a forty-five minute commute from Grants Pass, hosts the yearly Shakespeare Festival. Some hotels provide packages which include passes to be able to view a few of these perfomances. The Rogue and Applegate Valleys now have numerous family owned vineyards which provide top rated wines.

There are hiking trails in abundance surrounding the Grants Pass region. For those serious hikers there are trails at Crater Lake, Mount Ashland and Mount McLoughlin. A hiking excursion to the top of Table Rock will be some thing everyone could enjoy together. Once on top of the plateau, hikers are rewarded with a breathtaking perspective around the Rogue Valley, the meandering Rogue River, and also springtime wildflowers and wildlife. All these places contain hiking trails which are well looked after and relatively easy to follow.

Head just a couple miles north west of Grants Pass off the I-5 Highway and enjoy a beautiful drive down the Merlin/Galice Road along which you will discover attractively designed bridges providing incredible views of the Rogue River and Hellgate Canyon. At the end of this road you can have a 3 mile trail to Rainey Falls. It is always recommended somebody] know what your plans are and where you are going. All of the above mentioned outdoor hikes are less dangerous in the spring, summer and early fall.

Considered the most ideally positioned Grants Pass hotel definitely is the Riverside Inn and Resort. Each and every room looks at the Rogue River. This is the location where the famous Hellgate Jet Boat Cruises departs. Some of their room packages include tickets on one of these enjoyable tours that can also include a brunch, lunch or dinner at the OK Coral restaurant. The jet boat tour of the Rogue River will be something every tourist ought to experience. It provides valuable historical info about the river, the wildlife and also the Rogue Valley native Americans and founding fathers.

Grants Pass features a beautifully unusual and historic shopping area with several great restaurants which provide breakfast, lunch and dinner. You’ll find shops with numerous collectibles which quite possibly were discovered in the Rogue Valley. Several stores also carry numerous nearby wines. You will find that every store will be unique and intriguing with welcoming merchants.

The nearby wine sector has rapidly established a reputation for itself. The majority of the nearby vineyards are mom and pop businesses. You could easily take a day and tour the Rogue and Applegate Valley wineries where you can meet up with the owners and taste their highly rated wines.

Within a short walk of some of the Grants Pass hotels you will discover dining places which include fresh Alaskan or native salmon or bass in addition to locally grown fruits and vegetables. From March thru November nearby farmers, ranchers and artisans are obtainable at the Growers Marketplace on Saturdays until 1pm. Here you can find great souvenirs to be able to carry home or just eat a few of the delicious baked or home produced goods on the spot. Grants Pass has certainly got lots to see and do, in fact, so much you may want to extend your stay for more than a week.

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