Discovering Medford, Rogue River, and Portland: A One-Day Trip

  1. 8:00AM: Jacksonville Inn
    20 minutes (7.4 miles) from Medford

    Start your day with a hearty breakfast at The Inn. The restaurant features Victorian-inspired decor, outdoor seating areas and a menu of Pacific Northwest cuisine made using locally-sourced ingredients.

  2. 10:00AM: Hellgate Jetboat Excursions
    25 minutes (16.7 miles) from Jacksonville Inn

    Take a thrilling jet boat ride on the Rogue River and experience the stunning scenery of the region. During the 1-hour ride, you will get close to wildlife, learn about the history of the area from your guide, and enjoy the ride's splashing thrills.

  3. 12:00PM: The Rogue Grape
    6 minutes (2.1 miles) from Hellgate Jetboat Excursions

    Known for its extensive collection of Oregon wines and an intimate atmosphere, The Rogue Grape Wine Bar & Bottleshop provides a perfect lunch stop. Aside from the lunch menu, test a wine flight and appreciate their patio's views of downtown Medford.

  4. 2:00PM: Mount Hood Territory
    3 hours and 16 minutes (221 miles) from The Rogue Grape

    Visit Mount Hood Territory and explore the Timberline Lodge & Ski Area, where scenes from The Shining were filmed. Enjoy the descent from the mountain as you park your car for an easy hike of Mirror Lake. A blissful, sun-warmed lake welcomes guests next to a backdrop of the towering Mt. Hood massif.

  5. 5:30PM: Pok Pok Noi
    1 hour and 38 minutes (105 miles) from Mount Hood Territory

    Pok Pok is an award-winning barbecue restaurant with a contemporary twist which offers takeout, huge indoor seating spaces, and even a cordone alley stand serving hot wings. Enjoy the famous fish sauce wings, salted egg papaya salad, and many other Thai-inspired culinary delights.

  6. 7:30PM: Multnomah Whiskey Library
    3 minutes (0.2 miles) from Pok Pok Noi

    Conveniently situated after dinner, this wood-lined watering hole features over 1,500 bottles of whiskey presented to visitors by a team of skilled bartenders. Delight the menu carefully curated and various strong drinks selection.

Time and Cost Estimates

  • Jacksonville Inn breakfast (1 hour, $15-$30)
  • Hellgate Jetboat Excursions (1 hour, $38)
  • The Rogue Grape lunch (1.5 hours, $15-$25)
  • Mount Hood Territory hike (2.5 hours, free)
  • Pok Pok Noi dinner (1.5 hours, $25-$50)
  • Multnomah Whiskey Library drinks (1.5 hours, $15-$30)
  • Total Estimated Costs: $108-$198

Useful Tips

If you have more time, check out the Oregon Vortex and House of Mystery. If less, skip the Mount Hood Territory hike. As for food, all stops are excellent options when facing time crunches, and Jackson Inn for dinner unveils another experience.

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