The Stage Lodge

Things to See and Do

Centrally located, Jacksonville is just a short distance from Ashland, famous for its Shakespearean plays, and Grants Pass, where visitors can skim the scenic Rogue River in exciting hydrojet tour boats. Hiking, fishing, camping, skiing, and golfing are just some of the great outdoor activities you can expect to enjoy on your next visit to southern Oregon.

Downtown Jacksonville offers an assortment of businesses, from art galleries, bookstores, and clothing boutiques, to wine tasting shops and unusual gift & antique stores. Excellent restaurants and quaint coffee shops are abundant. Everywhere you go, beautiful natural settings and old historic landmarks are woven into the scenic landscape of Jacksonville today.

With so much to see and do, we think you will agree that Jacksonville is certainly a year-round destination. Here's a list of just some of the things to see and do while you are here:

Things to Do

Things to See

In Jacksonville

Shopping
Antique & Collectible Shops
Scheffel's Toys
Art Galleries

GeBzz the Gallery
Specialty Gift Shops
Growers & Crafters Market (May-Oct)

Walking Trails
Jacksonville Woodlands Assoc.
Walk the Jacksonville Woodlands Trail and visit historic points of interest while enjoying the local natural scenery.

Wine Tasting
Southern Oregon Winery Association
Fine local wineries featuring Oregon's premier wines.
Gary West Tasting and Meats just down the block
ValleyView Winery a short drive out of town to the Applegate Valley.

Great Dinning
Bella Union
Gogi's


Nearby

Golf
Four public 18-hole championship golf courses nearby:
Eagle Point Golf Course
Cedar Links Golf Course
Stone Ridge Golf Course
Running Y Golf Course

Skiing
Mt. Ashland
Winter skiing - 45 minutes from Jacksonville

River Rafting
Rogue/Klamath River Adventures

Jet Boat Excursions
Hell Gate Jet Boats

Cycling
Cycle Analysis rentals, repairs, and local touring, just a short walk from Stage Lodge

Hang Gliding


For Kids

Swimming in the Applegate River at McKee Bridge & Applegate Lake beachfront.

Children's Festival (July)
Britt Festival (2 days)

Bike Trails

Children's Museum
Hands on history about Jacksonville as it used to be.

Ice skating (in nearby Medford)

Roller skating (in nearby Medford)

Movie theaters (in nearby Medford)
Tinseltown

In Jacksonville

Britt Festivals (June-Sept)
An annual music festival with nationally renowned classical, jazz and contemporary programs.

Pioneer Day (June)
Parade and celebration of Jacksonville's rich history.

Beekman House Tours (June-Sept)
A "Living History" enacted daily (1-5pm). "Cornelius Beekman" strolls around town greeting visitors and answering questions.

Jacksonville Celebrates the Arts (Aug)
A juried fine arts & crafts show. Gourmet food and great music.

Booster Club Home Tour & Country Fair (Sept)
Historic homes open to the public.

Jacksonville City Wide Garage Sale (Sept)
The entire city participates in an 'Open Garage Sale'.

Victorian Christmas Celebration (Dec)
Santa's arrival for the tree and town lighting. Wagon rides, carolers, roasted chestnuts, Santa visits, Festival of Trees.

Of Historic Interest

100 Historic Buildings & Landmarks

Jacksonville Museum

Historic Cemeteries
Jacksonville Cemetery
a vivid reminder of the past.
Log Town Cemetery
Approximately 6 miles Southwest of Jacksonville Or on Hi way 238

 


Nearby

Oregon Shakespeare Festival (Feb - Nov)
World renowned Shakespeare Festival

Craterian Ginger Rogers Theater

Crater Lake National Park
1 1/2 hours from Jacksonville a beautiful one day round trip drive.

Oregon Caves National Monument

1 1/2 hours from Jacksonville

Rogue River National Forest

15 minutes to Applegate River &
35 minutes to Applegate Lake

Associations & Affiliations

Oregon Lodging Association
Oregon Tourism Commission
Southern Oregon Visitors Association

Publications

Medford Mail Tribune
Southern Oregon Magazine

Travel
Rogue Valley International Airport

City Sites


City of Ashland
City of Eagle Point
City of Grants Pass
City of Medford
City of Shady Cove

Chambers of Commerce

Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce
Ashland Chamber of Commerce
Medford Chamber of Commerce


The Stage Lodge
830 N. 5th Street
P.O. Box 1316
Jacksonville, OR 97530
(541) 899-3953
Reservations - 800-253-8254

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