Must-see attractions in Southern Oregon

  • Crater Lake National Park

    The ancient mountain whose remains now form Crater Lake was known to the the Klamath, Modoc and Yahooskin Band of the Snake as Giiwas, or "sacred place."…

  • Oregon Caves

    The cave – there's only one – contains about 3 miles of passages, explored via 90-minute walking tours that expose visitors to dripping chambers and 520…

  • Wizard Island

    Whether you're just gazing at Wizard Island from the rim of Crater Lake, or visiting it by boat, it's definitely one of the most prominent features of…

  • Lithia Park

    Adjacent to Ashland's three splendid theaters lies what is arguably the loveliest city park in Oregon, the 93 acres of which wind along Ashland Creek…

  • Toketee Falls

    Twenty-one miles east of Steamboat is the stunning, two-tiered Toketee Falls, flowing over columnar basalt. To reach it, turn off on USFS Rd 34; the hike…

  • TouVelle State Park

    About 6 miles north of Medford on the Rogue River, this state park is popular for swimming and picnicking. About a mile beyond is Table Rocks, impressive…

  • Douglas County Museum

    Don't miss this excellent museum, which displays the Umpqua River Valley's cultural and natural histories in buildings designed to reflect the region's…

  • Jacksonville Cemetery

    This well-maintained, 32-acre cemetery at the northwest of town is worth a wander to explore historical pioneer grave sites chronicling wars, epidemics…

  • Kerbyville Museum

    A surprisingly good museum for the tiny town of Kerbyville, 2 miles north of Cave Junction, with fascinating old relics from Native American baskets to…

  • Harry & David Country Village

    Medford's most famous tourist attraction is this outlet store of the giant mail-order fruit company. There are wine tastings and samples, and the over-the…

  • Oregon Vortex

    A cheesy but fun roadside attraction, the Vortex and accompanying House of Mystery lure visitors with displays of unexplained phenomena: people shrink as…

  • Klamath County Museum

    Learn about the area's history at this slightly quirky museum in the old armory. Along with natural-history dioramas and fine Native American basketry,…

  • Scienceworks

    Families with children shouldn't miss this hands-on interactive museum. It has plenty of fun science-oriented exhibits like a bubble room, hall of optical…

  • Steamboat Falls

    Turn up USFS Rd 38 at Steamboat to reach Steamboat Falls, where sea-run salmon and steelhead struggle to the top of the fast-moving falls from May to…

  • Watson Falls

    Two miles past Toketee Junction on Hwy 138 is Watson Falls, which at 272ft is one of the highest waterfalls in Oregon. The 0.4-mile path begins at the…

  • Applegate Trail Interpretive Center

    This museum covers the history of early pioneers in the area and the impact of the discovery of gold, as well as transportation advancements through the…

  • Schneider Museum of Art

    If you like contemporary art, check out this Southern Oregon University museum, where new exhibitions go up every month or so. The university also puts on…

  • Baldwin Hotel

    An old hardware store that was converted in 1908 into a hotel, the Baldwin has artifacts from the history of settlement in the area, plus the recreated…