THINGS TO DO IN MEDFORD & THE ROGUE VALLEY

Overlooking 50 acres of lush vineyards with sweeping views of the Rogue Valley of Southern Oregon, Belle Fiore Estate & Winery’s Old World elegance inspires a special feeling of magic and romance. Conveniently located just a few miles from Ashland and Interstate 5, visitors will be delighted with our expansive grounds, enchanting gardens, numerous creative settings, breath-taking views and natural seclusion.

The vineyards and tasting room are nestled in the foothills of the beautiful Rogue Valley. Taste the high quality wines from their estate grown grapes for yourself, with relaxing and beautiful views of the mountain range.

The Allen Elizabethan Theatre has evolved since the founding of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival when the first performance of Twelfth Night was presented on July 2, 1935. With not a bad seat in the house, experience this beautiful this beautiful pavilion in all it's glory.

As one of Jackson County Park's most popular destinations, Emigrant Lake has it all. Located just minutes from downtown Ashland, Oregon, the park offers a host of activities for the entire family. Emigrant Lake is a local oasis nestled between the hills of Ashland and a great opportunity to get away from it all without having to go too far from home. Take Highway 66 east about 3.5 miles to Emigrant Lake Park turnoff (left-hand side) and see for yourself why this is one of the most popular lakes in town!

Grizzly Peak Trail is a 4.7 mile heavily trafficked loop trail located near Ashland, Oregon that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking and nature trips and is best used from May until November. Dogs are also able to use this trail.

Nestled on the slopes of Grizzly Peak we are just minutes from downtown Ashland, Oregon. We grow our grapes with care and make our wines with love of the craft. They produce high quality, hand-crafted wines made from carefully tended grapes grown in their own estate vineyard.

With wide-ranging viewpoint, rare butterflies and wildflowers, and plenty of knee-scraping opportunities for the kids, Hobart Bluff is a terrific place to hike. The trail takes you on an easy stroll along the Pacific Crest Trail that skirts Hobart Peak, and ends on a small plateau vegetated by white-leaf manzanita, mountain mahogany, and western juniper.

The Howard Prairie Resort is 155 beautiful acres, including 1.63 miles of lake frontage and breathtaking views of Mt. McLoughlin. The lake waters are teeming with both trout and bass and have some of the best fishing in Southern Oregon. Offering everything from tent sites to large RV sites, a rentable 2-bedroom Cabin, a store, restaurant, laundry facilities, and full-service boat marina, The Howard Prairie Resort is the ideal location for a unique outdoor excursion for the entire family, either for just a weekend or your summer vacation destination. Discover a true ambiance of natural camping in one of Howard Prairie Resort's campsites with spacious tree-covered spaces.

Resting on eighty beautiful acres in Ashland, Oregon, this unique winery and vineyard features many different varietals your taste buds will love.

Stand up paddle board rentals, lessons and SUP fitness classes are all available at this lovely shop at Emigrant Lake!

Be transported from the location of your choosing, lodges, inns, hotels or B&Bs with an expert guide. Chose between their luxury SUV, Limo or Party – Tour Shuttle Bus options, and experience the Heart of the Rogue and all its offerings in style!

Southern Oregon's only ski area, Mt. Ashland's summit is the perfect place to enjoy winter outdoor adventure with friends and family. With over 240 acres of varied skiing and riding terrain, four chair lifts, 44 ski trails and open bowl skiing, the possibilities are endless! Forty acres of trails are also lit for night skiing, and classes are available for ranges of experience along with courses suitable for children. The Tudor-style mountain lodge provides food service, a bar/lounge, ski school, retail and ticket sales. Ski and snowboard rentals are available for your convenience. Experience exciting adventure at one of the many crown jewels of the Heart of the Rogue!