Roseburg is the county seat of Douglas County, in Southern Oregon and is nestled in the beautiful Umpqua Valley. Roseburg is known for their lumber mills and forest products which they distribute globally. The small town is far from quiet and has quite a bit of history, including a visit from the music legend Johnny Cash, who dedicated the song "Lumberjack" to Roseburg.
Understand
[edit]Roseburg is known as the "Timber Capital of the Nation" from the continuous production of wood products that has been produced from the area. This small town borders the Umpqua National Forest and is home to the Douglas Fir, a softwood that is very durable.
Bordering the Umpqua National Forest, the town of Roseburg is the perfect destination for those that enjoy being outdoors. From hiking to fishing (including a 30 mile stretch of river designated for fly-fishing) and hunting to enjoy a day on the lake, this quiet town has a lot to offer.
Roseburg is well known for its annual Graffiti Weekend, held each year on the week after the 4th of July, where car enthusiasts from all over drive their classic cars into town for a cruise. Other events in the area include the Veteran's Day Parade, Umpqua Valley Arts Summer Arts Festival, Umpqua Fishing Enhancement Derby, Sportsman Show, Douglas County Fair, and the Festival of Lights. Every Tuesday throughout the summer months, you can enjoy Music on the Halfshell at Stewart Park.
From here you can venture to the Oregon Coast and take a ride in Douglas County's OHV Park or travel up the North Umpqua River along the Highway of Waterfalls, visit Crater Lake, and explore everything mother nature has to offer us. The North Umpqua is also known to be an excellent place for fly fishing while the main Umpqua River is a great place to catch Steelhead and Salmon every year. The Umpqua Valley, in which Roseburg was built, has become a popular place for vineyards if you fancy a day of tasting some of Oregon's finest wines.
Just south of Roseburg is the small town of Winston, where the Wildlife Safari zoo is. The animals roam free there, and it has an excellent cheetah breeding program. Visit, but stay in your car.
Get in
[edit]By car
[edit]Along Interstate 5 (I-5) at exit 125. South from Eugene or north of Grants Pass and Medford.
Travel down HWY 138 along the North Umpqua River from Eastern Oregon and Crater Lake.
HWY 99 South from Eugene.
HWY 38 East from Reedsport to I-5.
Hwy 42 East from Coquille to I-5.
See
[edit]- 1 Wildlife Safari, 1790 Safari Rd, Winston, ☏ +1 541-679-6761, [email protected]. A big, outdoor "zoo" where most of the animals roam freely. Car required to drive through the park. Adults $21.95, Children $15.95, Seniors $18.95, Walk-thru Village is free.
- Douglas County Museum 123 Museum Dr
- Historic Covered Bridges
- River Forks Park
- Birding
- Glide Wildflowers
- 2 Watson Falls. The highest waterfall in southwestern Oregon, and third highest in the state, over a basalt lava flow. The falls are a 0.4 mil trail from parking. The site has picnic tables, interpretative signs, and vault toilets near the parking area, but no drinking water.
- 3 Floed-Lane House, 544 Douglas St, ☏ +1 541-637-5121, [email protected]. Su 1-4PM or by appt.
Do
[edit]- Rafting
- Fishing
- Hike-North & South Umpqua
- Bike-North Umpqua
- Explore Callahan Mountains
- Visit the Umpqua National Forest
- Golf
- Take a Wine Tour
- Gold mining
- Nexus. Video games.
- Blade Axe House 1873 NE Diamond Lake Blvd
- Bar Run Golf & RV Resort
- Cattle Dogs Golf Center 1807 NE Diamond Lake Blvd
- Music on the Halfshell Summer Months Only
- The Rosebud Theatre
- Parkview Skating Center
- Ten Down Bowling & Entertainment
- Roseburg Graffiti Weekend
- Experience Umpqua Tours - Tour Company
- Blue Dream Wildlife River Tours
- Umpqua Valley Tennis Center
Cooper Ridge Winery
Learn
[edit]- Umpqua Community College
- Umpqua Valley Arts
- Umpqua Small Business Development Center
- OSU Extension Office
- CCD Roseburg
Buy
[edit]- Heroes Haven - Largest comic book shop in southern Oregon
- Video Games Plus (VG+), 1143 NE Stephens St, ☏ +1 541-673-0795, [email protected]. 11:00AM - 8:00PM. Largest independent video game store in Southern Oregon.
- Roseburg Marketplace, Shopping Center containing the following stores: Marshalls, Rite Aid, Shoe Encore, Sportsman's Warehouse, and Ashley Home Furnishing. 1438 NW Garden Valley Blvd
- Whiskey Creek Rustics 530 SE Jackson Street
- The People's Goods 549 SE Jackson Street
- Spunky Steer 2395 Northwest Stewart Parkway
- The Apothecary Roseburg 415 SE Jackson Street
- Bohemian Rhapsody Boutique 549 SE Jackson Street
- Farm Decor 507 SE Jackson Street
- Reverie Record Shop 642 SE Jackson Street
- Umpqua Valley Farmer's Market Held every Saturday from 8am-1pm on Jackson Street
- Sugar Magnolia 552 SE Main Street
- Waldron's Outdoor Sports
- While Away Books 932 W Harvard Ave
Eat
[edit]- Dino's Ristorante, 404 SE Jackson St, ☏ +1 541 673-0848. Italian cuisine featuring fresh, locally grown ingredients prepared in modern combinations.
- Brix 527, 527 SE Jackson, ☏ +1 541 440-4901.
- Casey's Diner
- Rodeo Steakhouse
- Jackson Street Provisions 424 SE Jackson Street
- Kowloon's Restaurant - Chinese
- Los Dos Amigos - Mexican
- Gilberto's Mexican Restaurant - Mexican
- The Parrot House - Fine Dining
- Backside Brewing - Brick Oven Pizza and More
- Mariachi Loco - Mexican
- Black n' Bleu Bistro
- Brix Grill
- Urban NY Pizza & Grill - Pizza
- Jersey Lily - Home of the Frog Burger
- 7 Seven Thai
- Old Soul Pizza
- Little Brothers Pub - Pub food
- Granny's Mini Hut - Old Fashioned Burger Joint
- True Kitchen & Bar
- Pete's Drive-In - Drive-In Diner, hosts cruise-in's during Graffiti Weekend in July.
Drink
[edit]- Backside Brewing
- North Forty.
- Old 99 Brewing
- North Forty
- Drapers Taphouse
- Alexander's Greek Cuisine.
- Noir Wine Bar
- Jersey Lily
- Umpqua Valley Wineries: Wild Rose, Giradet, Spangler Vineyards, Melrose Vineyards, HillCrest Vineyard, Palotai Vineyard, Reustle Prayer Rock Vineyards, Henry Estate, Misty Oaks, MarshAnne Landing, Sienna Ridge Estate
Sleep
[edit]Hotels
[edit]- Rose City Motel, 1142 NE Stephens Rd (I-5 exit 125 (Garden Valley Blvd) east, 1st left onto NW Mulholland Dr, right onto NE Stephens Rd), ☏ +1 541 673-8209, [email protected]. Family-owned motel in a 1940s building, but well rated for cleanliness and value. Free wifi internet. Coffeemaker in room. Parking area is tight. Restaurants in walking distance. $49 (ask for online special).
- Best Western Garden Villa Inn, 760 NW Garden Valley Blvd, ☏ +1 541 672-1601, toll-free: +1-800-547-3446, fax: +1 541 672-1316.
- Holiday Inn Express, 375 Harvard Blvd, ☏ +1 541 673-7517.
- Motel 6, 3100 NW Aviation Dr, ☏ +1 541 464-8000, fax: +1 541 677-1872.
- Sleep Inn.
- Super 8.
- Seven Feathers Casino Resort Canyonville, OR
Camping
[edit]- Whistler's Bend County Park and Campground, 2828 Whistler's Park Rd, ☏ +1 541-957-7001, [email protected].
- Amacher County Park and Campground 5750 NE Stephens Street
Vacation Rentals
[edit]Connect
[edit]Go next
[edit]- Crater Lake National Park
- Diamond Lake Resort
- Lemola Lake Resort
- North Umpqua River Waterfalls
- 30 miles reserved fly-fishing water
- Umpqua Valley Wine Tour
- Historic Covered Bridges
- North Umpqua Trails--Bike & Hike
- Oregon Caves National Monument (via Grants Pass)
| Routes through Roseburg |
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→ Canyonville → Medford |
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→ Crater Lake N.P. → Jct N  S
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