Overview
Grants Pass is a city in Southern Oregon.
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.
4 sights · 2 things to do · 21 places to eat · 9 bars & cafés · 19 places to stay
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Best things about Grants Pass
Muffler Man - Paul Bunyan
Next to Oregon Tarp Co. in front of the Cedarwood Saloon
Grants Pass Museum of Art
Riverside West All Sports Park
Baker Park
Hellgate Jetboat Excursions
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 …
O.A.R.S. (Outdoor Adventure River Specialists)
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 wil…
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Summer highs reach about 92°F; winter lows dip to about 32°F. Very hot (Jul, Aug) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Dec and Jan. (climate data from nearby Medford)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- MFR Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport, Medford — 24 mi away. Directions
- CEC Jack Mc Namara Field Airport, Crescent City — 65 mi away. Directions
- PDX Portland International Airport, Portland — 221 mi away (major hub). Directions
Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 2-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Muffler Man - Paul Bunyan, Hellgate Jetboat Excursions
- Lunch Si Casa Xpress
- Afternoon Riverside West All Sports Park
- Dinner Herb's La Casita
- Evening Cedarwood Saloon
Day 2
- Morning Grants Pass Museum of Art, Baker Park
- Lunch Carson's Bistro
- Afternoon O.A.R.S. (Outdoor Adventure River Specialists)
- Dinner Laughing Clam
- Evening Wonder Bur Lounge & Cafe
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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.
Cuisine (tap to filter)
What to ask about, for your diet
Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder
Map
Every listing with a location. Tap a pin for its Google Maps link.
Understand
Tourist Information
Get in
By car
- 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.
By bus
Go Greyhound Lines
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
Go Southwest Point (Oregon Point) (operated by Klamath Shuttle)
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).
Get around
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.
By car
By bus
Place Josephine Community Transit (JCT)
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
By taxi
Place Rogue Taxi
Place Grants Pass Cab Svc
See
Grants Pass is known for its 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.
Parks
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.
See Riverside West All Sports Park
See Baker Park
Do
Do Hellgate Jetboat Excursions
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.
Do O.A.R.S. (Outdoor Adventure River Specialists)
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.
Buy
Shopping Centers
Historic Downtown
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.
Eat
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.
American
Asian
Italian
Mexican
Seafood
Other
Drink
When you feel like you need an alcoholic beverage, Grants Pass has that covered, with multiple bars to choose from.
Drink Climate City Brewing Company
Sleep
Grants Pass has a variety of hotels, motels, sand motorhome and RV parks.
Hotels
Stay Redwood Hyperion Suites
Stay Vintage Hotels
Camping
RV parks
Stay Jack's Landing RV Resort
Stay Beavercreek RV Resort
Stay Riverfront RV Park
Stay Joe Creek Waterfalls RV Park
Campgrounds
Stay safe
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.
Go next
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.
Nearby attractions
- 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)
Nearby
Merlin
City / town · 3 listings · 8 mi away
Oregon Caves National Monument
Park · 16 listings · 24 mi away
Medford
City / town · 25 listings · 24 mi away
Cave Junction
City / town · 9 listings · 25 mi away
Talent
City / town · 3 listings · 31 mi away
Canyonville
City / town · 7 listings · 34 mi away
Ashland
City / town · 59 listings · 36 mi away
Klamath River
City / town · 2 listings · 48 mi away
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