Quick Summary:

  • Where is Grants Pass located?
    • Situated near the Applegate Valley in Southern Oregon’s Josephine County, Grants Pass is a newly revitalized city with a bustling downtown area, many historic buildings, and a tight-knit arts community.
  • What outdoor activities are available in Grants Pass?
    • Visitors can enjoy white-water rafting on the Rogue River, wine-tasting in the surrounding Applegate Valley, and exploring the Oregon Caves National Monument.
  • What community events take place in Grants Pass?
    • The city hosts numerous community events, including Concert in The Park.
  • What kind of dining and craft beverages are available?
    • Grants Pass is home to plenty of farm-to-table restaurants, craft breweries, and art galleries.
  • Are there recreational activities outside the city?
    • Yes, the outskirts of the town offer numerous outdoor and recreational activities.


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1. Wildlife Images Rehabilitation & Education Center ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Activities
Wildlife Images Rehabilitation & Education Center | Things to Do in Grants Pass, Oregon
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2. Evergreen Federal Bank's Bear Hotel ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Accommodations
Evergreen Federal Bank's Bear Hotel | Things to Do in Grants Pass, Oregon
© Evergreen Federal Bank's Bear Hotel

3. Troon Vineyard

Category: Food & Drink
Troon Vineyard | Things to Do in Grants Pass, Oregon
© Troon Vineyard

4. Wooldridge Creek Winery

Category: Activities
Wooldridge Creek Winery | Things to Do in Grants Pass, Oregon
© Wooldridge Creek Winery

5. Rogue Creamery Dairy Farm

Category: Kids & Family
Rogue Creamery Dairy Farm | Things to Do in Grants Pass, Oregon
© Rogue Creamery Dairy Farm

6. Fort Vannoy Farms

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Fort Vannoy Farms | Things to Do in Grants Pass, Oregon
© Fort Vannoy Farms

7. Boatnik

Boatnik | Things to Do in Grants Pass, Oregon
© Boatnik

8. Grants Pass Museum of Art

Category: Museums & Culture
Grants Pass Museum of Art | Things to Do in Grants Pass, Oregon
© Grants Pass Museum of Art

9. Barnstormers Theater

Category: Entertainment
Barnstormers Theater | Things to Do in Grants Pass, Oregon
© Barnstormers Theater

10. Rosella's Vineyard and Winery

Category: Food & Drink
Rosella's Vineyard and Winery | Things to Do in Grants Pass, Oregon
© Rosella's Vineyard and Winery

11. Grants Pass Growers Market

Category: Shopping
Grants Pass Growers Market | Things to Do in Grants Pass, Oregon
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12. Historic Rogue Theater

Category: Entertainment
Historic Rogue Theater | Things to Do in Grants Pass, Oregon
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13. The Haul

The Haul | Things to Do in Grants Pass, Oregon
© The Haul

14. LuLu's

LuLu's | Things to Do in Grants Pass, Oregon
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15. True Juice Organic Juice & Smoothie Bar

Category: Food & Drink
True Juice Organic Juice & Smoothie Bar | Things to Do in Grants Pass, Oregon
© True Juice Organic Juice & Smoothie Bar

16. Glass Forge Gallery and Studio LLC

Category: Museums & Culture
Glass Forge Gallery and Studio LLC | Things to Do in Grants Pass, Oregon
© Glass Forge Gallery and Studio LLC

17. Schroeder Park

Category: Activities
Schroeder Park | Things to Do in Grants Pass, Oregon
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