In and around the Rogue Valley and Josephine County are many great things to experience for everyone. This is a quiet and restful retirement area which additionally boasts the wild and scenic Rogue River. By lodging at one of the many conveniently located Grants Pass hotels almost anything worth visiting is no more than an hour's drive away. Many Grants Pass hotels might even offer shuttle services to nearby points of interest.

The Rogue and Applegate River have been known for wild salmon, largemouth bass and trout angling. The city of Ashland, which is only a forty-five minute drive from Grants Pass, hosts the annual Shakespeare Festival. Some hotels offer packages which include tickets to view some of these plays. The Rogue and Applegate Valleys now have numerous family held wineries which offer award winning wines.

There are hiking trails galore surrounding the Grants Pass area. For any serious hikers there are trails at Crater Lake, Mt Ashland and Mt . McLoughlin. A hiking excursion to the top of Table Rock is some thing all the family could complete together. Once on top of the plateau, hikers are rewarded with a panoramic view of the Rogue Valley, the meandering Rogue River, as well as seasonal wildflowers and wildlife. All these places have got hiking trails which are nicely looked after and reasonably easy to follow.

Head just a couple of miles north of Grants Pass from the I-5 Highway and enjoy a beautiful drive down the Merlin/Galice Road along which you will find beautifully engineered bridges featuring amazing sites along the Rogue River and Hellgate Canyon. Near the end of this road you could take a short hike to Rainey Falls. It is always advisable to inform someone where you are going before starting out. All of the above listed hikes are safer in the spring, summer and early fall.

Considered the most exceptionally positioned Grants Pass hotel is the the Riverside Inn and Resort. Every room faces the Rogue River. This is where the popular Hellgate Jet Boat Cruises departs. A selection of their room packages might include tickets for the outstanding tours that may also include a brunch, lunch or dinner at the OK Coral restaurant. The jet tour boat on the Rogue River is one thing every visitor should experience. It provides useful historical information about the river, the wildlife and also the Rogue Valley native Americans and founding fathers.

Grants Pass features a beautifully unusual and historic shopping location with several great restaurants which offer breakfast, lunch and dinner. You'll find shops with numerous antiques that could possibly have been discovered within the Rogue Valley. A few shops also carry numerous local wines. You will find that every store is unique and intriguing with welcoming merchants.

The local wine industry has quickly established a reputation for itself. The majority of the local wineries are mom and pop businesses. You could easily take a day and visit the Rogue and Applegate Valley wineries where you can connect with the owners and try out their top rated wines.

Within a short walk of the Grants Pass hotels you'll discover dining places that feature fresh Alaskan or native salmon or trout and also locally grown fruit and veggies. From March thru November local farmers, ranchers and artisans are obtainable in the Growers Market on Saturday mornings. Here you will find great mementos to take home or perhaps eat some of the tasty baked or home grown products as you shop. Grants Pass has definitely got a lot to do and see, in fact, so much you may need to extend your stay for over a week.