Grants Pass

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.

Understand

Tourist Information

42.46165-123.322871 Grants Pass Visitors Bureau, 1995 NW Vine (Vine & NW 6th, on the way into town from I-5 behind caveman statue), ☏ +1 541 476-5510. (updated Sep 2019)

Get in

42°26′20″N 123°19′42″W

Map of Grants Pass

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

42.44254-123.32351 Greyhound Lines, (bus stop) A-1 Market at 605 NE 7th St (NE 7th St and 'B' St), ☏ +1-800-231-2222. 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

42.4335-123.301542 Southwest Point (Oregon Point) (operated by Klamath Shuttle), (bus stop) Walmart @ 135 NE Terry Ln (the bus stop is along 'F' St (Spalding Ln) between Terry Ln & Agness Ave, outside of Walmart's truck loading docks), ☏ +1 541-883-2609. 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). (updated Dec 2016)

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

42.44271-123.325091 Josephine Community Transit (JCT), (main bus stop) NE 6th Ave & 'B' St, ☏ +1 541-474-5452. 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 (updated Sep 2019)

By taxi

Rogue Taxi, 600 SE 7th St, ☏ +1 541-476-7773.
Grants Pass Cab Svc, 406 Penny Ln, ☏ +1 541-479-8580.

See

Grants Pass is known for its 42.46221-123.322721 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.

42.42224-123.354032 Muffler Man - Paul Bunyan, 1345 Redwood Ave. Next to Oregon Tarp Co. in front of the Cedarwood Saloon
42.4394-123.32913 Grants Pass Museum of Art, 229 SW G St., ☏ +1 541-479-3290. Tu-Sa 10AM-5PM. (updated Dec 2017)

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.

Riverside West All Sports Park (Lincoln Rd & Webster Ln), ☏ +1 541-471-6435.
Baker Park, 760 E Park Street, ☏ +541-471-6435. (updated Jan 2021)

Do

^{[dead link]} Ferron's Fun Trips Rogue River Rafting, Hog Creek Boat Landing, toll-free: +1-800-404-2201. 7AM-7PM. Guided Oregon whitewater rafting trips on the Rogue River. Enjoy Full or Half Day rafting and kayaking trips. $70 and up.

2.4416-123.43641 ^{[formerly dead link]} O'Brien's Rogue River Rafting, 5556 Lower River Rd, ☏ +1 541-476-2404. 7AM-7PM. Guided Oregon whitewater rafting trips on the Rogue River. Enjoy full or half-day rafting and kayaking trips, family raft camps or teen raft camps. $70 and up.
42.4283-123.33172 Hellgate Jetboat Excursions, 966 SW 6th St, ☏ +1 541-479-7204. 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.
The Farm, 51 S. Stage Rd, ☏ +1 541-535-1316. The Farm provides an opportunity for children and adults to interact with farm animals and exotics alike. Ride a gorgeous Welsh pony. Bring home a Christmas tree and have your picture taken with Santa. Browse through The Farm's gift shop, sip a cup of delicious hot cocoa or cider.
O.A.R.S. (Outdoor Adventure River Specialists), toll-free: +1-800-346-6277. 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

42.4401-123.31251 Grants Pass Shopping Ctr, 959 NE D St (one is off of D Street, and another off Allen Creek Road), ☏ +1 541-474-0858. For a variety of shopping needs, including clothing and computer accessories.

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

42.46083-123.323471 Black Bear Diner, 1900 NW 6th St, ☏ +1 541-955-6888.
42.407755-123.347542 Deano’s Diner, 2482 Williams Hwy, ☏ +1 541-218-4256.

Asian

42.438809-123.32613 The Blue Monkey Noodle House, 144 SE 7th St, ☏ +1 541-295-8844.
42.453806-123.322914 China Hut, 1434 NW 6th St, ☏ +1 541-476-3441.
42.446044-123.323455 Hong Kong Restaurant, 820 NW 6th St, ☏ +1 541-476-4244.
42.43971-123.311336 Hunan Garden, 929 NE D St (Grants Pass Shopping Center), ☏ +1 541-474-7333.
42.457597-123.320277 Matsukaze Japanese Restaurant, 1675 NE 7th St, ☏ +1 541-479-2961.
42.438874-123.327418 Pongsri's Thai Restaurant, 202 Redwood Hwy, ☏ +1 541-955-1662.
42.438496-123.328019 Royal Barge Thai Cuisine, 120 SW H St, ☏ +1 541-474-6942.
42.442073-123.32531510 Thai BBQ, 428 SW 6th St, ☏ +1 541-476-4304.
42.44179-123.3256711 Taroko Asian Tapas Bar, 414 NW 6th St, ☏ +1 541-474-7108.

Italian

42.422227-123.300612 River's Edge Restaurant, 1936 Rogue River Hwy, ☏ +1 541-244-1182.
42.455162-123.3058813 Jimmy's Classic Drive In, 1654 NE Terrace Dr, ☏ +1 541-479-5313.
42.439026-123.329314 Carson's Bistro, 220 SW H St, ☏ +1 541-916-8020, carsonsbistro@outlook.com.
42.419621-123.35415 Tutto Bene, 1610 Allen Creek Rd, ☏ +1 541-955-4592.

Mexican

42.423665-123.323516 El Patron Mexican Restaurant, 799 Rogue River Hwy, ☏ +1 541-476-4544.
42.424398-123.3289517 Herb's La Casita, 515 Rogue River Hwy, ☏ +1 541-476-1313.
42.429558-123.30874518 La Burrita Mexican Restaurant, 1501 NE F St, ☏ +1 541-471-1444.
42.440268-123.3250419 Lupita's Taqueria, 147 NE E St, ☏ +1 541-476-3082.
42.445109-123.32352720 Tamales Rosa Maria, 774 SW 6th St, ☏ +1 541-476-2515.
42.436585-123.3092621 Si Casa Flores, 202 NE Beacon Dr, ☏ +1 541-479-4471.
42.42268-123.3352322 Si Casa Xpress, 294 Union Ave, ☏ +1 541-472-9400.
42.437819-123.3267323 Taqueria Mexico, 137 SE H St, ☏ +1 541-471-1255.

Middle Eastern

42.452869-123.3229624 Abu's Oasis Deli, 1330 NW 6th St, ☏ +1 541-476-1425.

Seafood

42.438899-123.3277825 Laughing Clam, 121 SW G St, ☏ +1 541-479-1110.

Other

42.438899-123.3277826 Lulu's for the love of food, 121 SW G St, ☏ +1 541-295-8627.

Drink

When you feel like you need an alcoholic beverage, Grants Pass has that covered, with multiple bars to choose from.

42.451006-123.323091 Alibi Tavern, 1220 NW 6th St, ☏ +1 541-479-2854.
42.400986-123.457222 Applegate Saloon, 324 Riverbanks Rd, ☏ +1 541-472-1707.
42.46276-123.324073 Beacon Bar & Grill, 2030 NE Vine St, ☏ +1 541-479-6141.
42.459779-123.322324 Blacksmith's Hot Rod Bar & Grill, 1831 NE 6th St, ☏ +1 541-479-6144.
42.440139-123.33135 Climate City Brewing Company, 509 SW G St, ☏ +1 541-479-3725, info@climatecitybrewing.com.
42.42189-123.354136 Cedarwood Saloon, 1345 Redwood Ave, ☏ +1 541-479-6160.
42.438215-123.31677 Mill St. Mugshots, 145 NE Mill St, ☏ +1 541-479-6212.
42.438544-123.326688 G Street Bar & Grill, 125 SE G St, ☏ +1 541-956-5427.
42.435181-123.3293559 JD's Sports Pub, 690 Redwood Hwy, ☏ +1 541-471-0383.
42.422088-123.3676610 Old Barn Tavern, 2039 Redwood Ave, ☏ +1 541-479-0222.
42.422624-123.3537411 Pinetree Tavern, 1320 Redwood Ave, ☏ +1 541-479-0214.
42.430971-123.3304212 Taprock Northwest Grill, 971 SE 6th St, ☏ +1 541-955-5998.
42.445082-123.32354313 Shannon's Pub, 772 SW 6th St, ☏ +1 541-479-6216.
42.438447-123.3278714 Wonder Bur Lounge & Cafe, 116 SW H St, ☏ +1 541-476-7890.

Sleep

Grants Pass has a variety of hotels, motels, sand motorhome and RV parks.

Hotels

42.4414-123.32561 Buona Sera Inn, 1001 NE 6th St (I-5 exit 58), ☏ +1 541-476-4260, toll-free: +1-877-286-7756. Friendly innkeepers Irene and Peter offer a personal touch. Their rooms, though small and simple, are clean, attractive, and packed with extras like refrigerator and free wi-fi. Simple continental breakfast included. The budget price makes this an excellent value. Double $75/night.
42.422033-123.192222 Bella Rosa Inn, 7799 Rogue River Hwy, ☏ +1 541-582-3762. Check-in: 3PM, check-out: 11AM.
42.451237-123.321943 Budget Inn, 1253 NE 6th St, ☏ +1 541-479-2952.
42.454672-123.323074 Hawks Inn Motel, 1464 NW 6th St, ☏ +1 541-479-4057.
42.431169-123.329695 Lodge At Riverside, 955 SE 7th St, ☏ +1 541-955-0600.
42.425378-123.288456 Motel Del Rogue, 2600 Rogue River Hwy, ☏ +1 541-479-2111.
42.446438-123.322517 Redwood Hyperion Suites, 815 NE 6th St.
42.430971-123.330428 Riverside Inn, 971 SE 6th St, ☏ +1 541-476-6873.
42.4181-123.220259 Rogue River Inn, 6285 Rogue River Hwy, ☏ +1 541-582-1120.
42.453453-123.3229710 Sunset Inn, 1400 NW 6th St, ☏ +1 541-479-3305.
42.4394-123.327211 Super 8, 1949 NE 7th St, ☏ +1 541-474-0888, super4048@yahoo.com.
42.4394-123.327212 Sweet Breeze Inn, 1627 NE 6th St, ☏ +1 541-471-4434, info@sweetbreezeinn.com.
42.461304-123.3236713 Travelodge by Wyndham Grants Pass, 1950 NW Vine St, ☏ +1 541-479-6611.
42.431202-123.33155814 Vintage Hotels, 986 SW 6th St, ☏ +1 541-956-0231.

Camping

RV parks

42.458317-123.3243415 Rogue Valley Overnighters, 1806 NW 6th St, ☏ +1 541-479-2208, fax: +1 541-479-2208, roguevalleyoverniters@hotmail.com. Check-out: noon.
42.461309-123.3171716 Jack's Landing RV Resort, 247 NE Morgan Ln, ☏ +1 541-472-1144.
42.426268-123.2819717 Riverpark RV Resort, 2956 Rogue River Hwy, ☏ +1 541-479-0046.
42.436578-123.2729918 Moon Mountain RV Resort, 3298 Pearce Park Rd, ☏ +1 541-479-1145, toll-free: +1 877-479-1145, fax: +1 541-955-0522, info@moonmountainrv.com.
42.498618-123.3847619 Twin Pines RV Park, 2630 Merlin Rd, ☏ +1 541-226-2098.
42.510834-123.4052820 Beavercreek RV Resort, 1200 Merlin Rd, ☏ +1 541-479-7445.
42.4394-123.327221 Riverfront RV Park, 7060 Rogue River Hwy, ☏ +1 541-582-0985.
42.432066-123.1743922 Bridgeview RV Resort, 8880 Rogue River Hwy, ☏ +1 541-582-5980.
42.571413-123.3638923 Joe Creek Waterfalls RV Park, 699 Jumpoff Joe Creek Rd, ☏ +1 541-479-7974.

Campgrounds

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)

Routes through Grants Pass

Eugene ← Canyonville ←	N S	→ Medford → Redding
END ←	N S	→ Cave Junction → Crescent City

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