Things To Do
Crater Lake National Park
Crater Lake National Park is about an hour and a half outside of Medford, and it's absolutely worth a visit if you've never been! Pro Tip: Stop at Becky's Cafe on your way (or on your way back) for a slice of pie.
Buttercloud Bakery & Cafe
Great biscuits and breakfast items!
Tap & Vine at 559
This is our favorite weeknight date spot. Great food, great service, and great drinks! Pro Tip: Order the Smashburger.
Kaleidoscope Pizzeria & Pub
This is a go-to spot in Southern Oregon for pizza! They're also known for their salads - the portions are HUGE and delicious.
DANCIN Vineyards
This is one of our favorite wineries in the area, and has excellent Pinot Noir and wood-fired pizzas! Get the stuffed mushrooms. Trust us, you will not regret it.
Red Lily Vineyards
This is a gorgeous vineyard in the Applegate Valley and a quintessential example of the Southern Oregon wine scene. It's right along the river, and has one of our favorite Tempranillos.
Comal Bar and Grill
Their birria tacos are amazing.
Bella Union Restaurant
An iconic restaurant in Jacksonville with the same saloon doors that were there in the 1800s! Kathryn worked here as a hostess during college. Pro Tip: The house salad with house dressing is amazing, and so is their Mud Pie.
Walk the Roxy Ann Loop
If you're looking for an easy hike offering beautiful views of the valley, the Roxy Ann Peak loop is the perfect choice! You can choose to hike up to the very top of the mountain, or you can walk the loop, which is mostly flat and still offers great views the whole time. It's about a 2.5 mile loop. To get to the hike, take McAndrews Road east past Foothill Road for an additional 2.5 miles. Turn left at Roxy Ann Road (you will see the Prescott Park sign) and follow the road approximately 2.7 miles to the main parking area. The main trailhead is just east of the main parking area and is marked by signage.
Lower Table Rock Trailhead
The Lower Table Rock Trail is a great, iconic Southern Oregon hike. You may have noticed the Table Rocks as a landmark while traveling I-5. It's an easy-moderate 3.5 mile out and back hike that offers some great, panoramic views of the valley!
Bear Creek Golf Center (TopTracer Driving Range)
This is an off-brand Top Golf, and it's a ball! (Pun intended.)
Hellgate Jetboat Excursions
An amazing trip down the lower Rogue River. Pro Tip: Don’t wear a hat, and prepare to get wet. Totally worth the splash!
Oregon Shakespeare Festival
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival is a Tony-Award winning theater, and is among the oldest and largest professional non-profit theatres in the nation! The Allen Elizabethan Theater is a beautiful outdoor theater, and was modeled after The Globe Theater in London. Ashland is also a great place to spend the day in. It's where Gabe went to college (Go Raiders!), and has a ton of great restaurants, coffee shops, and a gorgeous park (Lithia Park), where we took our engagement photos!
Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve
The Oregon Caves are located outside of Grants Pass, and are a super cool and unique experience. From their website: "Eons of acidic water seeping into marble rock created and decorated the wondrous “Marble Halls of Oregon.”
Jacksonville Presbyterian Church
This is the church we attend. Service times are 9:00am and 10:45am. We love our church family!