Medford (Grants Pass, Ashland, Central Point: theater, closing, live in)

[DianaJ]

Hi,
My family and I will be visiting Oregon next summer. The Central and Southern Coast & Medford. So, while we're in Medford, what are some good steak, chinese and pizza restaurants to go to? We have two teenage boys! What about flea markets and skateboard parks? Hippie type stores?

Thank you

[Patricia42]

Originally Posted by DianaJ

Hi,
My family and I will be visiting Oregon next summer. The Central and Southern Coast & Medford. So, while we're in Medford, what are some good steak, chinese and pizza restaurants to go to? We have two teenage boys! What about flea markets and skateboard parks? Hippie type stores?

Thank you

Medford is a beautiful place to visit. do not limit yourself only to medford however. There is so much to do in the surrounding areas. Jacksonville for instance is quite interesting, with old cemetaries and a quaint town. The have the Britt festival in the summer. REally wonderful. There is Grants Pass and one does not want to miss the Rogue River Boat trip (dinner) trip there. Teenage boys would love that. Doing full circle in a jet boat is fun fun. Dinner is outstanding and is included in the price. There are several wineries in the area as well. Make sure to see Crater Lake. One of the worlds greatest wonders I think. There is a skateboard park just off I-5 and the South Exit. Turn right and then left. It is so close. Not much for flea markets. Dwontown Medford has a great antique store however. Main Street Antiques. Ashland has the Sharkespeare festival and I am sure you can find some old hippies there. If you take the second exit and get on Crater Lake , go down about a mile and turn right by Fred Meyer and there is a great chinese buffet there. Our favorite however is also on Crater Lake close to Providence Hospital. it is smaller, but food is excellent. Called Silver Dragon.
We now live in Yuma and I miss Medford. Our kids live there. We lived there for almost 40 years and there is so much to do. I would also suggest that you take the Harry and David Tour. If you take the first Medford Exit and turn left. Go down the hill, stay in the left land and then turn left at the light. Turn left again and the next light. Harry and David is right there as is Fred Meyers. One on the right the other on the left. In the same parking lot as Harry and David, there is a very nice visitors center. The ladies there are so helpful.
Much more to tell. I would write the visitors center in Medford for so much more, plus maps and all. Pat

[DianaJ]

Hi Pat!
Thank you so much for all the info! I really appreciate it. We are all looking forward to visiting Oregon. We currently live in Wickenburg, AZ. Haven't been to Yuma since I was a teenager. Thanks again for all the tips! I'm just seeking as much info on Medford as possible!

Diana

[AtomicSilicon]

Ashland tends to have some of the best restaurants in the valley, followed by Jacksonville. This is due mainly to the tourism in the towns. Here are places in Ashland:

Steak: Beasy's people seem to really like (not a big steak eater myself)
Pizza: Great American Pizza Company - GREAT pizza. Not a chain and all fresh ingredients.
Chinese: Alas - I would say that I have yet to have yet to find really good Chinese. What I have had is just "ok", but I also lived in San Francsico for 9 years where the food is amazingly good, so my standards are a bit high.

Flea markets - you might find some happening around Jacksonville, Central Point, White City, and Medford. Ashland has second hand stores instead and Jacksonville has more antique stores.

Skateboard park! Again, I have to direct you to Ashland. They have a great skate park. When you are downtown there will be a street called "Water", that is on other other side of the Plaza. One way to find it is to look for Deeps Indian Cuizine - that is the street it is on. You head down that street and there will be a tunnel that goes under the tracks. Go through the tunnel and look to your right - the park will be coming up.


As mentioned, Ashland has a huge theater thing going on, but it also has Litha Park. It is a huge park and fun to hang out in. You'll find lots of things to do there.

Finally, if your here during the summer and happen to be around on the 4th of July, again check out Ashland. The town goes nuts closing down the downtown and they must have the longest parade possible for a town of this size (seems to go on for about 2-3 hours). Tons of fun booths for food/gifts, things happening in the park everywhere, and fireworks (not big-city quality) at night. Makes for a great visit.

Originally Posted by DianaJ

Hi,
My family and I will be visiting Oregon next summer. The Central and Southern Coast & Medford. So, while we're in Medford, what are some good steak, chinese and pizza restaurants to go to? We have two teenage boys! What about flea markets and skateboard parks? Hippie type stores?

Thank you

[DianaJ]

Thank you. We'll definitely check out Ashland and Jacksonville. On the 4th of July we'll be in Florence, Oregon! I appreciate all the info! I can't wait for this trip.

Best wishes,
Diana