Things to Do in Southern Oregon
Our valley has an abundance of offerings to suit your tastes. Located in the heart of the Rogue Valley with unbeatable, breathtaking 360-degree views and beautiful year-round weather, Rogue Valley Manor is close to ample arts and culture opportunities, outdoor recreational activities, wineries and restaurants, and more!
Activities & Recreation
Wine
Wine
Home to over 180 vineyards and 33 wineries with tasting rooms, wine lovers can organize their time around numerous Rogue Valley wine tours and events all year-round. Known for its exceptional terroir and a diversity of wine grape varieties, wine lovers can follow four routes to sample the unique wines of Southern Oregon traveling from the Upper Rogue to the Applegate Valley to Jacksonville and Ashland. Visit Rogue Valley Wine Country to schedule a wine tour and view music and events hosted at the many wineries around the Rogue Valley.Dine
Dine
Home to a thriving culinary community with award winning restaurants in Ashland, Medford, and Jacksonville, the Rogue Valley has endless opportunities for fine dining. The Ashland Springs Hotel in Ashland hosts the Larks Home Cuisine with exceptional dishes made with ingredients from local farms. Porters Restaurant in Medford is located at a 1910 historic train depot with lovely outdoor seating for your summer dining. The Jacksonville Inn brings exceptional dining in a historic hotel. You’ll never grow bored of the exciting culinary traditions the Rogue Valley has to offer.Outdoor Recreation
Outdoor Recreation
The Rogue Valley is abundant with recreational activities for the outdoor enthusiast. Raft down the Wild and Scenic Rogue River, catch a jet-boat ride through Hellgate Canyon, or take a boat out on the gorgeous Applegate Lake. Sport fishers come from all over to experience our world-class salmon, trout, and bass fishing. For day trips, Southern Oregon features well over 100 incredible trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding. In the winter, higher-elevation hiking areas transform into winter wonderlands for skiing and snowshoeing. For the more adventurous, the Mount Ashland Ski Resort offers hours of groomed runs and fresh powder.Arts & Music
Arts & Music
The Rogue Valley is home to a thriving arts and music community including the world famous Oregon Shakespeare Festival, which has three theaters showcasing contemporary and traditional works of drama and comedy. They also host a free Green Show during the summer months in their open courtyard featuring local musician and artists. The Britt Festival is located in nearby Jacksonville with outdoor concerts every summer. The Craterian Theater in Medford also features a plethora of performances. If you like contemporary art, visit the Schneider Museum of Art or attend Ashland’s First Friday Art walk. Find all the upcoming events and cultural opportunities here.Golf
Golf
The spring, summer, and fall are beautiful times of the year to play golf at the Centennial Golf Club located just five minutes from the Rogue Valley Manor. Located on the former site of a historic pear orchard with beautiful views of the Rogue Valley, the course has an extraordinary layout with an impressive 7,309-yard course. Just two hours away, located in Central Oregon, Quail Run offers a gorgeous course in the pines and over the mountains in Klamath Falls, the Running Y Ranch Golf Course boasts 300 days of golfing at their extraordinary campus. For the true golf enthusiasts, the world famous Bandon Dunes course is just a few hours away with breathtaking views of the Oregon Coast.Lifelong Learning
Lifelong Learning
Southern Oregon University and other educational institutions in the area offer the chance to continue learning, embracing new ideas and technologies, and stay relevant. To better accommodate curious minds, SOU is an established home of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, which supports classes and activity groups for retirees. OLLI also offers social functions and the ability to audit SOU courses, so you can continue to challenge and enrich yourself intellectually alongside other dedicated students.Activities & Recreation
Wine
Home to over 180 vineyards and 33 wineries with tasting rooms, wine lovers can organize their time around numerous Rogue Valley wine tours and events all year-round.
Dine
Home to a thriving culinary community with award winning restaurants in Ashland, Medford, and Jacksonville, the Rogue Valley has endless opportunities for fine dining.
Outdoor Recreation
The Rogue Valley is abundant with recreational activities for the outdoor enthusiast.
Music & Arts
The Rogue Valley is home to a thriving arts and music community including the world famous Oregon Shakespeare Festival, which has three theaters showcasing contemporary and traditional works of drama and comedy.
Golf
The spring, summer, and fall are beautiful times of the year to play golf at the Centennial Golf Club located just five minutes from the Rogue Valley Manor.
Lifelong Learning
Southern Oregon University and other educational institutions in the area offer the chance to continue learning, embracing new ideas and technologies, and stay relevant.
To better accommodate curious minds, SOU is an established home of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, which supports classes and activity groups for retirees. OLLI also offers social functions and the ability to audit SOU courses, so you can continue to challenge and enrich yourself intellectually alongside other dedicated students.
Points of Interest
Rogue Valley Manor is located in the heart of Southern Oregon with close proximity to the Medford Regional Airport. With direct flights to Seattle, Los Angeles, and Las Vegas and connecting flights to anywhere in the world, it’s easy to travel for fun or to see family. In addition, there are several premier destinations within close driving distance.
Oregon Coast
2.5 hour drive
Mill Creek Falls
1 hour drive
Crater Lake
2 hour drive
Redwood Forest
2 hour drive
Applegate Wine Trail
40 min drive
Jacksonville
20 min drive
Ashland
20 min drive
Centennial Golf Club
5 min drive
Plan your visit
Experience the Rogue Valley
Southern Oregon is bursting with life and activity, which makes it a wonderful place to live! Whether you prefer the great outdoors or urban culture, the Rogue Valley has something for everyone. We’d love to give you a tour of our community. Come taste the incredible lifestyle waiting for you here in southern Oregon.
