Grants Pass Voyage Tips and guide

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The slogan for the city is “It’s the Climate,” and nothing could fit the town better. Grants Pass has been known in the winter to receive sun, rain, and snow all on the same day! Its climate is very similar to that of nearby Medford in Jackson County.

One of Grants Pass’ greatest achievements is being one of the most caffeinated cities in Southern Oregon. It is home to the originators of Dutch Bros. and stickers adorn almost every car’s bumper or window.

• 42.46165-123.322871 Grants Pass Visitors Bureau, 1995 NW Vine (Vine & NW 6th, on the way into town from I-5 behind caveman statue), ☏ +1 541 476-5510. (updated Sep 2019)

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Map of Grants Pass

• Interstate 5: Grants Pass is accessed from I-5 through Exits 55 & 58. Fun fact: this is the westernmost stretch of Interstate highway in the continental United States.

• connects the I-5 corridor (Exit #55) to Crescent City in the northern California coast. From Crescent City one can go north on US Hwy 101 to reach the Southern Oregon Coast. Locally US Hwy 199 accesses the local neighborhoods in south Grants Pass as Grants Pass Pkwy and Redwood Hwy.

• goes through downtown Grants Pass from I-5 (Exit #58) via NE Scoville which becomes NE 6th St. From downtown go north on NE 7th St to return to the freeway. SR-99 passes through downtown Grants Pass as NE 6/7th St and east towards Medford as Rogue River Hwy. Hwy 99 runs parallel to I-5.

• 42.44254-123.32351 Greyhound Lines, (bus stop) A-1 Market at 605 NE 7th St (NE 7th St and 'B' St), ☏ +1-800-231-2222. Greyhound travels primarily on Interstate 5 between Portland and Sacramento via Salem, Corvallis, Eugene, Roseburg, Grants Pass, Medford, Weed, Redding, Chico, Red Bluff, Oroville and/or Marysville. Tickets must be pre-paid & pre-printed from online or purchased from a full service depot elsewhere as the A-1 Market does not sell bus tickets. The old bus station on NE Agness Ave is closed 

• 42.4335-123.301542 Southwest Point (Oregon Point) (operated by Klamath Shuttle), (bus stop) Walmart @ 135 NE Terry Ln (the bus stop is along 'F' St (Spalding Ln) between Terry Ln & Agness Ave, outside of Walmart's truck loading docks), ☏ +1 541-883-2609. Goes southwest towards Brookings via Crescent City and other towns along US Hwy 199 and east to Klamath Falls via Gold Hill (Ray's Food Place on 868 2nd Ave); Medford, Ashland and White City along SR-66 & 140. Passengers can also transfer to the Amtrak Coast Starlight Train in Klamath Falls. Local JCT buses also pick up at the same stop (#20 & 35). (updated Dec 2016)

On rainy days you may find yourself wanting to drive around town, but on warm sunny days it is nice to walk through historic down town.

• 42.44271-123.325091 Josephine Community Transit (JCT), (main bus stop) NE 6th Ave & 'B' St, ☏ +1 541-474-5452. JCT operates local buses in/around Grants Pass (Rt #10, 20, 35, 40); to Selma & Cave Junction (#50); Merlin, Sunny Valley & Wolf Creek (#80); and to Medford (#100). The main transfer point (single stop) for all bus lines is at Anne Basker Auditorium, next to the Josephine County courthouse on NE 6th Ave & 'B' St (updated Sep 2019)

• Rogue Taxi, 600 SE 7th St, ☏ +1 541-476-7773. 
• Grants Pass Cab Svc, 406 Penny Ln, ☏ +1 541-479-8580. 

Grants Pass is known for its 42.46221-123.322721 famous caveman statue. In early 2005 it was vandalized, but now once again stands tall on its pedestal near the intersection of NW Sixth St. and Morgan St.

• 42.42224-123.354032 Muffler Man - Paul Bunyan, 1345 Redwood Ave. Next to Oregon Tarp Co. in front of the Cedarwood Saloon 
• 42.4394-123.32913 Grants Pass Museum of Art, 229 SW G St., ☏ +1 541-479-3290. Tu-Sa 10AM-5PM. (updated Dec 2017)

Spend the day by the river at beautiful parks. Feed the birds on the Rogue River at Riverside Park near the center of town, or take a walk through the All Sports Park, stopping on its bridges to catch a glance at the fish and frogs.

• Riverside West All Sports Park (Lincoln Rd & Webster Ln), ☏ +1 541-471-6435. 
• Baker Park, 760 E Park Street, ☏ +541-471-6435. (updated Jan 2021)

• 42.4283-123.33171 Hellgate Jetboat Excursions, 966 SW 6th St, ☏ +1 541-479-7204. Offering exhilarating excursions down the Rogue River. Take in the beauty of Southern Oregon, spot a bald eagle, view osprey flying high overhead, notice deer relaxing in the brush, or just admire the green trees, steep cliffs and luxurious houses along the side of the river. 
• O.A.R.S. (Outdoor Adventure River Specialists), toll-free: +1-800-346-6277. One of the most established whitewater rafting outfitters in Oregon, O.A.R.S. has been guiding guests down the Rogue River since 1969. Join a family-friendly white water rafting vacation deep within Oregon's forested wilderness on the Rogue River. Trips run from May through August and range in length from 3, 4, 5 and 6 days. 

• 42.4401-123.31251 Grants Pass Shopping Ctr, 959 NE D St (one is off of D Street, and another off Allen Creek Road), ☏ +1 541-474-0858. For a variety of shopping needs, including clothing and computer accessories. 

Shop in historic downtown. Enjoy a walk down ‘G’ street, shopping in all the boutiques. You’ll find many apparel shops, craft stores, and furniture shops.

One of the first things you may notice when you visit Grants Pass is the numerous pizza and fast food restaurants that appear on almost every corner, but upon a closer look you will see more.

• 42.46083-123.323471 Black Bear Diner, 1900 NW 6th St, ☏ +1 541-955-6888. 
• 42.407755-123.347542 Deano’s Diner, 2482 Williams Hwy, ☏ +1 541-218-4256. 

• 42.453806-123.322913 China Hut, 1434 NW 6th St, ☏ +1 541-476-3441. 
• 42.446044-123.323454 Hong Kong Restaurant, 820 NW 6th St, ☏ +1 541-476-4244. 
• 42.43971-123.311335 Hunan Garden, 929 NE D St (Grants Pass Shopping Center), ☏ +1 541-474-7333. 
• 42.457597-123.320276 Matsukaze Japanese Restaurant, 1675 NE 7th St, ☏ +1 541-479-2961. 
• Pongsri's Thai Restaurant, 323 NE E St, ☏ +1 541-955-1662. 
• 42.438496-123.328017 Royal Barge Thai Cuisine, 120 SW H St, ☏ +1 541-474-6942. 
• 42.442073-123.3253158 Thai BBQ, 428 SW 6th St, ☏ +1 541-476-4304. 
• 42.44179-123.325679 Taroko Asian Tapas Bar, 414 NW 6th St, ☏ +1 541-474-7108. 

• 42.422227-123.300610 River's Edge Restaurant, 1936 Rogue River Hwy, ☏ +1 541-244-1182. 
• Jimmy's Classic Drive In, 515 NE E St, ☏ +1 541-479-5313. 
• 42.439026-123.329311 Carson's Bistro, 220 SW H St, ☏ +1 541-916-8020, [email protected]. 

• 42.424398-123.3289512 Herb's La Casita, 515 Rogue River Hwy, ☏ +1 541-476-1313. 
• 42.429558-123.30874513 La Burrita Mexican Restaurant, 1501 NE F St, ☏ +1 541-471-1444. 
• 42.440268-123.3250414 Lupita's Taqueria, 147 NE E St, ☏ +1 541-476-3082. 
• 42.436585-123.3092615 Si Casa Flores, 202 NE Beacon Dr, ☏ +1 541-479-4471. 
• 42.42268-123.3352316 Si Casa Xpress, 294 Union Ave, ☏ +1 541-472-9400. 
• 42.437819-123.3267317 Taqueria Mexico, 137 SE H St, ☏ +1 541-471-1255. 

• 42.438899-123.3277818 Laughing Clam, 121 SW G St, ☏ +1 541-479-1110. 

• 42.438899-123.3277819 Lulu's for the love of food, 121 SW G St, ☏ +1 541-295-8627. 

When you feel like you need an alcoholic beverage, Grants Pass has that covered, with multiple bars to choose from.

• 42.451006-123.323091 Alibi Tavern, 1220 NW 6th St, ☏ +1 541-479-2854. 
• 42.400986-123.457222 Applegate Saloon, 324 Riverbanks Rd, ☏ +1 541-472-1707. 
• 42.440139-123.33133 Climate City Brewing Company, 509 SW G St, ☏ +1 541-479-3725, [email protected]. 
• 42.42189-123.354134 Cedarwood Saloon, 1345 Redwood Ave, ☏ +1 541-479-6160. 
• 42.438544-123.326685 G Street Bar & Grill, 125 SE G St, ☏ +1 541-956-5427. 
• 42.435181-123.3293556 JD's Sports Pub, 690 Redwood Hwy, ☏ +1 541-471-0383. 
• 42.430971-123.330427 Taprock Northwest Grill, 971 SE 6th St, ☏ +1 541-955-5998. 
• 42.445082-123.3235438 Shannon's Pub, 772 SW 6th St, ☏ +1 541-479-6216. 
• 42.438447-123.327879 Wonder Bur Lounge & Cafe, 116 SW H St, ☏ +1 541-476-7890. 

Grants Pass has a variety of hotels, motels, sand motorhome and RV parks.

• 42.4414-123.32561 Buona Sera Inn, 1001 NE 6th St (I-5 exit 58), ☏ +1 541-476-4260, toll-free: +1-877-286-7756. Friendly innkeepers Irene and Peter offer a personal touch. Their rooms, though small and simple, are clean, attractive, and packed with extras like refrigerator and free wi-fi. Simple continental breakfast included. The budget price makes this an excellent value. Double $75/night. 
• 42.422033-123.192222 Bella Rosa Inn, 7799 Rogue River Hwy, ☏ +1 541-582-3762. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM. 
• 42.451237-123.321943 Bestway Inn, 1253 NE 6th St, ☏ +1 541-479-2952. 
• 42.431169-123.329694 Lodge At Riverside, 955 SE 7th St, ☏ +1 541-955-0600. 
• 42.425378-123.288455 Motel Del Rogue, 2600 Rogue River Hwy, ☏ +1 541-479-2111. 
• 42.446438-123.322516 Redwood Hyperion Suites, 815 NE 6th St. 
• 42.430971-123.330427 Riverside Inn, 986 SW 6th St, ☏ +1 541-476-6873. 
• 42.4394-123.32728 Super 8, 1949 NE 7th St, ☏ +1 541-474-0888, [email protected]. 
• 42.4394-123.32729 Sweet Breeze Inn, 1627 NE 6th St, ☏ +1 541-471-4434, [email protected]. 
• 42.431202-123.33155810 Vintage Hotels, 986 SW 6th St, ☏ +1 541-956-0231. 

• 42.458317-123.3243411 Rogue Valley Overnighters, 1806 NW 6th St, ☏ +1 541-479-2208, fax: +1 541-479-2208, [email protected]. Check-out: noon. 
• 42.461309-123.3171712 Jack's Landing RV Resort, 247 NE Morgan Ln, ☏ +1 541-472-1144. 
• 42.426268-123.2819713 Riverpark RV Resort, 2956 Rogue River Hwy, ☏ +1 541-479-0046. 
• 42.436578-123.2729914 Moon Mountain RV Resort, 3298 Pearce Park Rd, ☏ +1 541-479-1145, toll-free: +1 877-479-1145, fax: +1 541-955-0522, [email protected]. 
• 42.498618-123.3847615 Twin Pines RV Park, 2630 Merlin Rd, ☏ +1 541-226-2098. 
• 42.510834-123.4052816 Beavercreek RV Resort, 1200 Merlin Rd, ☏ +1 541-479-7445. 
• 42.4394-123.327217 Riverfront RV Park, 7060 Rogue River Hwy, ☏ +1 541-582-0985. 
• 42.432066-123.1743918 Bridgeview RV Resort, 8880 Rogue River Hwy, ☏ +1 541-582-5980. 
• 42.571413-123.3638919 Joe Creek Waterfalls RV Park, 699 Jumpoff Joe Creek Rd, ☏ +1 541-479-7974. 

Grants Pass is generally safe, but the Fruitdale neighborhood, as well as Bridge Street, Central Avenue, and Rogue River Avenue, are considered some of the "seedier" parts of town.

The parks in Grants Pass have become hotspots of drug use, particularly after dark.

Property crime is rampant in Grants Pass, and even more so in rural Josephine County. Make sure to secure your belongings.

Outside of the city limits, Josephine County has a reputation of lawlessness. Because local law enforcement is severely underfunded, response time will be slow.

Josephine County also has a very high missing person rate. Avoid traveling on unfamiliar roads, especially after dark.

When it's time to leave, aim for the I-5. Go north for the Portland Airport, or south for the Medford airport. If you want to make plans to go somewhere new or need advice, there are many travel agencies available for you to visit.

• Great Cats World Park, 27919 Redwood Hwy., Cave Junction (~31 mi away)
• Oregon Caves National Monument (~48 mi away)
• The Oregon Vortex, 4303 Sardine Creek Rd., Gold Hill, (~12 mi away)
• Big Goofy Black Bird , 1810 W. Main St., Medford, (~24 mi away)
• Eagle Nabs Fish , 146 Chief Miwaleta Lane, Canyonville, (~33 mi away)
• Ship Ashore - Little Museum , 12370 Highway 101 North, Smith River, California (~57 mi away)

Eugene ← Canyonville ←	N  S	→ Medford → Redding
END ←	N  S	→ Cave Junction → Crescent City