Grants Pass Tourist Attractions
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Located in southern Oregon, Grants Pass (pop. 30,000) lies on the banks of the Rogue River. The town's historic district has buildings dating back to the late 1800's. The river offers including river rafting, boating and fishing.
Schmidt House Museum
The Schmidt House Museum is in the former home of Claus and Hannchen Schmidt who were early settlers in Grants Pass. The house was built in the 1880's and still contains some of the original furnishings and an antique toy collection.
Wolf Creek Tavern, Wolf Creek, Oregon
The Wolf Creek Inn is located in Wolf Creek. It was formerly known as the Wolf Creek Tavern and has been running almost continuously since it's opening in the late 1800's. It is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
Great American Petting Zoo
The Great American Petting Zoo is located in Grants Pass but it is best known as a traveling petting zoo, appearing at zoos, rodeos and fairs around America.
Wildlife Safari, Winston, Oregon
The Wildlife Safari in Winston is a 600-acre facility that lets visitors drive their vehicles through the grounds while viewing free-roaming wildlife.
Surroundings
Gold Beach
Gold Beach (pop. 1,900) is located on the southern coast of Oregon. The town is named for its former gold mining days when gold was discovered in the sand of the beach.The town features ocean scenery, golfing, hiking, biking, fishing, crabbing, jet boating, beachcombing and whale watching.
Cape Sebastian State Scenic Viewpoint
Just south of Gold Beach is the Cape Sebastian headland which features great views and hiking trails.
Curry County Historical Museum
The Curry County Historical Museum in Gold Beach features displays related to the history of the region and American Indian artifacts and crafts.
Brookings
Brookings (pop. 6,000) is located in the far southwest corner of Oregon. The town is known for its mild climate, particularly during the winter months. Brookings refers to itself as the "city of winter flowers". Fishing, hiking and other outdoor activities are popular in the area.
Azalea State Park
The Azalea State Park in Brookings features wild Azaleas which dominate this 33 acre park. The annual Azalea Festival is held on Memorial Day weekend. Throughout the month of December, the park hosts an event called Nature's Coastal Holiday, a fantasy of lights and music.
Samuel H. Boardman State Scenic Corridor
The Samuel H. Boardman State Scenic Corridor stretches for 20 km (12 miles) along the southern section of the Oregon coast. The coastline has a number of interesting rock formations - natural bridges, arches and monoliths - as well as beaches, cliffs and coves. A portion of the Oregon Coast Trail runs through this park.
Oregon Coast Trail
The Oregon Coast Trail stretches 600 km (360 miles) along Oregon's beaches, forests and highways. Most of the trail is along the beach but a portion runs along roadways, mainly Highway 101.
Chetco Valley Historical Society Museum
The Chetco Valley Historical Society Museum in Brookings is housed in the Blacke House which was built in 1857.
Port Orford
Port Orford (pop. 1,100) is located on the Pacific Coast in southern Oregon. It was once an important shipping port and logging town and is now an important center for cranberry farming. Recreational opportunities in the town include, whale watching, scuba diving, fishing and crabbing.
Cape Blanco State Park
Cape Blanco State Park is located north of Port Orford. It features an 1870 lighthouse which is still functioning. It is also home to a sea lion colony which inhabits some of the offshore rocks.
Humbug Mountain State Park
The main attraction in Humbug Mountain State Park is Humbug Mountain which rises to an elevation of 1,756 feet. Hiking, windsurfing and scuba diving are popular activities in the park.
Prehistoric Gardens
The Prehistoric Gardens are located between Port Orford and Gold Beach, and feature a collection of dinosaur sculptures by E.V. Nelson set in a lush rain forest.
