Have you been contemplating vacation to Southern Oregon, particularly the town of Grants Pass? Grants Pass presents many different lodging, restaurants, hiking and unique places to go to and see. There are numerous very pleasant plus suitably located Grants Pass hotels that are also very affordable.
The town's slogan is actually “It’s the Climate.” The Rogue Valley boasts a relatively mild climate, yet it does have really distinct seasons that contain a short, very hot summer and also chilly, wet winter months which may consist of a few days of snowfall. Anytime of the year is the right occasion to go to and stay at one of the many great Grants Pass hotels.
Grants Pass is without a doubt well-known for its primary interest, the Rogue River. The white water rafting is some of the best in the planet. There are a number of Grants Pass Resorts located right on or close to the Rogue River and may often offer some variety of white water rafting trip to their visitors. The Hellgate Jetboat Excursions is located at the front of the Riverside Hotel and is one destination you do not want to miss experiencing.
You will find several Grants Pass Hotels situated near the historic town center area. The mainavenue is lined with quaint antique and specialty merchants that will keep any visitor busy for hours. An additional shopper’s delight may be the Saturday Famer's Marketplace that is open from March thru November. Here you can sample local breads, vegetables, fruits, jellies and jams. Local merchants set up booths in the marketplace to display then sell their jewelry, paintings, pottery, clothing and also various other types of crafts and arts.
The town truly comes alive throughout the summer whenever you will find a number of activities and attractions open for tourists to go to. It's recommended to make hotel reservations ahead of time in summer since many Grants Pass Hotels may have their “No Vacancy” signs clearly up.
Among these summer events planned, the very first on the schedule is the annual Boat-Nik held every Memorial Day weekend in Grants Pass. Boat-Nik includes a jet boat racing [show, the Boatnik parade, a display of fireworks, carnival at Riverside Park, and of course, the much awaited jetboat races and white water hydroplane contest. Once again, this really is a really well-known affair and Grants Pass Hotels quickly book quickly.
Among the area lodging options is the Chateau at the Oregon Caves. This really is a historic lodge built in 1934 that only has twenty three rooms. It may be the lodging for the Oregon Caves National Monument. The monument is an additional must see destination while staying in the Rogue Valley. It's located in the Siskiyou coast mountain range at an elevation of 4,000ft. If you're thinking of a tour in the Oregon Caves they're seasonal. They are only offered from from March thru November.
Whilst visiting Grants Pass don’t miss the summer concert shows held at Riverside Park on Tuesday nights. For extra music enjoyment, there is the historic downtown Rogue Theater which often presents top name performers. There is also the “Back to the 50’s” celebration which includes free of charge concert events, a vintage car show featuring over five hundred vintage vehicles. The very first Friday each month there is the "First Friday Art Night" with many of Grants Pass merchants giving free of charge samples, wine tasting and sponsor an artist displaying their work and often times available for purchase.
Grants Pass lodging has a great deal to offer their visitors from historic structures to outdoor entertainment and adventure nearly throughout every season. There are also stunning scenery in the Rogue, Illinois, and Applegate Valleys and also the nearby Cascade Mountains.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
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