Gallery One at the Museum

(1 review)

0.2 mi

I was so exited to see a library museum that was built in 1899…read more A German merchant built this home and flourished in this hellish environment. The home is preserved with original furnishings spanning the two daughters lifetimes. Pretty crazy! The museum focuses heavily on homesteading, mining and business. Its an amzing joint for most folks.

From the owner: We operate as a membership Society and concentrate on the history of Josephine County, Oregon. In…read more1960, the Josephine County Historical Society became a non-profit organization to collect, preserve, exhibit and interpret local history. Our Research Library has a collection of books, manuscripts, family histories, maps, clippings and photographs. We have old newspapers on microfilm, census records, donation land claim records, cemetery information, as well as various other materials.

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The Children's Museum of Southern Oregon

4.4

(46 reviews)

24.4 mi

I keep telling grammie, I've been to a handful of children's museums and this one was probably the…read morebest! (I'm not just saying that because it was her idea and she paid too LOL) we didn't even get to go outside because they close it if it's over 100. The outside looks really fun and I know my kids would have enjoyed it as well. We had a great time exploring all the different stations. They liked the nursery and water station the best. I like how there was lots of stations and endless play for creativity to spark! We had a great time as a family spending the afternoon here. A great way to escape the heat but bring a jacket because they keep it cold! just mom and gma felt cold not the kids... Everything was clean and the staff was friendly too. They were helping clean up toys as well. It will be nice to see how this place grows!

So much fun for our 2 yo and 4 yo grandkids! We were there for 4 hours. There are so many…read moredifferent areas and activities both inside and out. The kids absolutely loved it!

Newborn hospital wing play area

Farm to table

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Ambulance

Scienceworks Hands-On Museum

4.4

(36 reviews)

36.9 mi

A very cute science museum really good for the young kids that don't want to be outside (in the…read morecold/rain). They have a lot of hands on activities (airplanes, rockets). A place that makes science fun is always a plus. It's smaller than some of the other kids museums I've been to but very reasonably priced.

We visited here on a rainy afternoon. We have 3 kids - ages 9, 6 and 2, and all three were…read moreentertained here. We spent about 1-2 hours here and we all had a good time.

Climb Through Time climbing wall

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Little Beans

(4 reviews)

0.4 mi

Brought my nephews here last week and it's a cute little place. A little small for the older kids…read more If you don't have grippy socks be prepared to pay $5 for a pair. Coffee and snacks available for adults and kids.

I've been a loyal customer of this place since they had their grand opening, I was nearly the only…read moreone in there with my son for quite a while. Then they decided to move locations, and implement a preschool, and overnight developed some superiority complex, thinking that they can kick out the babies at 11:30, because their "preschool" is starting. Nowhere do they mention this as I'm purchasing an unlimited day pass. I walked in there one day only to be kicked out, not even a half an hour later. Not even a free pass, apology, nothing, just orders... so much for being loyal...no more. Stop supporting businesses, even if they're local, if they don't appreciate your business.

Birthdays at Little Beans

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Imaginative play at Little Beans

Jerry's Rogue River Museum & Gift Shop

This was a fun gift shop. The staff was very helpful and kind. The prices were reasonable,…read moreespecially for a gift shop. I will definitely shop there again when I come back.

The museum is free…read more The gift shop has classic tourist merch. The staff are friendly enough. Jerry's Rogue River Museum and Gift Shop are in a building near the boarding area for the fantastic 5-star Jerry's Rogue Jets tours. Both the museum and gift shop are a-ok though neither is really amazing either. We came for the museum and it was a quick distraction with a couple rooms decorated with photographs, infographics, and stuffed-animal displays about the fish, birds, wildlife, and history of the Rogue River. Kudos to those that invested the time and energy to put the exhibits together. Rounding up to a generous 4 stars because there probably aren't many other free options for quickly learning a bit about the history of the area.

Animals of the Rogue River on display in the musuem

The Mary Hume

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History and timeline of the people and events of the Rogue River

Applegate Trail Interpretive Center

(7 reviews)

13.7 mi

This is definitely worth a stop. I didn't really want to go, but my daughter was interested so we…read moremade it happen. Its AWESOME and so worth the stop. The man tending the place performed an original song first for us. Displays are very high quality. The story is compelling. The price is incredibly reasonable. The story of the Applegate Trail was really something else. What a terrible year to break trail - the same year the Donner Party had such trouble. Its worth a stop. They don't allow photography indoors, so I can't share what I saw. Go see for yourself!

We saw the sign at exit 71 on the I-5 (14 miles north of Grants Pass, Oregon) for a covered bridge…read moreand decided to see this local treasure. Covered bridges are not very common in the West. As we approached the bridge, we saw a sign for this Museum, and decided to stop in. This was the highlight of today's sightseeing! We were greeted by Dennis Gaustad. This museum is clearly a labor of love by Dennis and his sister Betty. Dennis personally greeted us, and had us sit and gave us a lecture on the history of the migration along the Applegate Trail. Dennis knows his history and clearly loves sharing it with others. We were amazed by how professional all the displays were in the museum. Many of the artifacts were locally found, and were on display courtesy of this brother and sister team. One of the displays was a 8 minute film produced by Betty, and professionally acted by locals, giving a enlightening representation of local history related to the Applegate Trail migration. Dennis clearly wants to preserve the local history, and is passionate about it. Sadly, several people came in and refused to pay a modest $5-6 entrance fee and left. They missed out on a fabulous display of local history. This museum is a treasure in this region of Oregon, and I encourage anyone interested in how the West (particularly Oregon) was settled, to stop in here and bask in the history proudly displayed here. This is the very best small museum I have ever seen. A definite MUST SEE.

Sign announcing the Interpretive Center

Dennis Gaustad. Dennis and his sister Betty are the force behind this museum. Dennis is a wealth of knowledge.

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One of the many historic stagecoaches at the museum

Schneider Museum of Art

4.0

(8 reviews)

36.9 mi

It was a sunny and worn Ashland morning, so Gayle and I decided to take a nice walk down to the…read moreSouthern Oregon University Campus and among other things wander through the Schneider Museum of Art. It's a relatively small space that consists of 2 large gallery spaces, plus a little bit within the entrance area, and all situated within SOU's Art School campus. There's some nice less formal displays within those buildings as well. A voluntary donation of $5 is requested at a "free will" box at the entrance to the museum. We happened upon the "Fighting Men: Golub, Voulkos, Kirby" Exhibition. Most interesting were the various comic book displays by Jack Kirby and Leon Golub's cautionary paintings that depict the violence stemming from political power gone awry. Bridging this gap are Peter Voulkos' powerful ceramic pieces. You can easily (and slowly) spend up to ~30 minutes here. I would also recommend entering and leaving the Museum on the University side, just so you can enjoy wandering around this pretty campus.

This is a small art museum on the campus of Southern Oregon University. This is a very modern and…read morecontemporary building with 4 exhibits rooms featuring different artists. It's a great stop and it doesn't matter what time of the year you visit Ashland. It is especially great on a day when it is 100 degrees F. It will definitely not break your budget to cool down while looking at some cool art because admission is free. We enjoyed looking at and comparing how each artist has their own style and that was so great for kids to understand that it's important to be yourself and that it's great that no two people or artists are the same. We came in the summer so it was very empty and parking was easy to find. I'm not sure how it is when it's school season.

Current artists on exhibit

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Seven Feathers Casino Resort

We ate at the Main restaurant inside the casino. The selection and prices were fairly good…read more We had the Chicken fried steak dinner it was a large portion of meat and tasted very good. They also offered a smaller portion. It came with a vegetable choice of potato and gravy. My wife and I ordered their standard smash burger for our next meal. They changed extra for cheese and I was a little surprised they charged extra for BBQ sauce. It came with a good sized portion of fries along with all the toppings (thinly sliced onions, tomato, pickles and lettuce). I ordered a side of coleslaw which came in a nice sized bowl for only $3 more. I also tried a homemade cowboy cookie for dessert and it was outstanding. They also had some very good looking pie choices. The service was very good The entire place was very clean and they had plenty of parking

We dropped by seven feathers casino a little before 9:00 am. There were already several players in…read morethe casino, but it didn't feel crowded. It was very clean, well maintained, and offered complimentary coffee and soft drinks. There were also interesting exhibits and quite a few restaurants. The restrooms were extremely clean and very nicely appointed. There was also a non-smoking area that actually did not smell like smoke. We will definitely stop by here closer to a meal time to check out the restaurants.

Hotel courtyard with very nice seating areas

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Games

Holiday Inn Express Klamath - Redwood Ntl Pk Area

The north coast can be kinda spotty with accommodations. This is on a Reservation and is attached…read moreto a casino. It's a nice clean motel. It's a bit out of the way but that is okay in some ways. Nice safe place to spend the night on the way up the coast

Finally had an opportunity to stay here after all this time rather than the RV park up the road…read more I redeemed my IHG free night stay with my reward and + 3k points for a Wednesday night. Our two queen size beds with a mini fridge and a microwave were great. Complimentary standard breakfast in the morning and free WiFi. The free WiFi was very convenient as cell signals are challenging in the Redwoods. There are three Charge point EV chargers in the parking lot. Friendly front desk.

Lobby

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Lucky 7 Casino & Hotel

THIS REVIEW IS FOR PARKING LOT NOT HOTEL ITSELF…read more I hate to blow the spot up but this one is too good to gate-keep. This is a popular hub for road trippers and travelers to sleep in the parking lot behind the casino and use their bathroom. I felt incredibly safe sleeping here, security patrolling and a nice bathroom inside the casino that is available 24/7. They have complimentary drinks ( coffee and soda) and you can play slots if you want! Warm heater inside casino and my fav part was waking up to the beautiful forest, nice cold weather and having a bathroom I can use in the morning.

Hotel staff were friendly and accommodating. Rooms were clean, beds were comfy, and the food was…read morepretty good. We spent the night so we could do the Redwoods the next day and am glad we stayed here instead of lodging in Crescent City. Since I'm a foodie, I've gotta be honest. It was good enough. Not great. Not a reason to stay at the hotel. The wings and pizza were the best. Homemade dough, and crispy wings. I was going to order the tacos, but was glad I didn't when I saw them. They're definitely lacking some pizass. I wanted to love the Alfredo, but it didn't taste homemade enough for me. Drinks were strong, service was wonderful, and the slot machines paid out. Overall, great stay.

Dragon link games, love it when we win!

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Elk Valley Casino

Just an amazing place to visit. I travel in an RV so appreciate their generosity to allow…read moreovernight parking. The grounds are gorgeous,w it's a hiking tail and generally a huge herd of elk wander through. However, the casino is super fun with excellent blackjack tables and dealers. The restaurant is extraordinary. Although I was originally just passing through, I now plan my trip to include an over night stop here. It is that good.

We are staying here overnight in our RV to visit Redwoods. Came in for dinner and had the gnocchi…read moredinner special with a side salad. The gnocchi was amazing, fried (but not greasy) and filled with cheese with a light red sauce. We got the side salad with allowed a trip to the salad bar, so it's not your typical side of lettuce. The salad bar has a nice combination of items. Service was amazing! All the servers were super attentive and friendly. Highly recommend a stop here.

The field in the front with elks

Salad bar

Donut cheesecake

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Kla Mo Ya Casino

3.2

(72 reviews)

74.0 mi

I have passed this Casino for years and never stopped in, so we decided to check it out while we…read morewere staying close by. We entered the building and it looks larger than it is. It is a cute little tribal casino, they have mirrors on the walls on either end giving the illusion that it is larger than it is, very smart to do that. The gaming floor consists of about 270ish machines. We signed up for club cards - they have a great program. New players get $5 freeway & $5 food voucher, however you can earn additional freeplay by how many points you earn. So if you earn 200 points when you first sign up you end up with an additional $50 in freeplay. Though the casinon was small it kept us entertained for hours. It reminds me of our original casino back home before the expansion. Their staff was friendly and you could tell they had made relationships with the patrons, being a smaller casino they didnt have a massive amount of staff but there were people floating around. We dined in their restaurants on the weekend after hours menu. The food was delicious and very reasonably priced. We enjoyed the time we were here and im glad we were able to check it out.

It was a very nice, small casino. The food was mediocre. The people were very very nice. They let…read moreus use their parking lot for ourRV overnight. charge us $10 and then gave us $20 back in food coupons. All in all a very good experience.

Stopped at peak to peak lounge. It is very nice. Not too busy. Great service so far

Casino Enterance

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Hit on both of these machines!

Rain Rock Casino

3.0

(92 reviews)

61.7 mi

Gals at the front desk are super friendly. Check-in was quick, smooth, and very welcoming…read more The room is fantastic, clean, and aesthetically on point. Kudos, Rain Rock Casino, you really are three floors of fabulous. The pool area is especially nice, with several individual-sized hot tubs scattered around the pool. They can fit just you or a small group, which was actually really cool and not something I've seen before. As for the casino, I did a walk-through only. It's quaint and easy to navigate. The first section you come to is non-smoking, while the back area allows smoking and also includes a bar and restaurant. They also have a banquet hall that seats about 300, and tonight there was a country artist tribute performance. Even with an event going on, I was still able to find a few open parking spots up front. Did I mention this place is kind of small?

This casino is very clean and my husband and I both got the fried chicken specials and they were…read moredelicious. Our waitress was an absolute sweetheart and I would up winning a little bit of money.

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Kerbyville Museum

3.7

(3 reviews)

I love museums. When we were driving up I-5, my boyfriend saw "museum" on a sign, and we…read moreimmediately pulled over to check out. This is obviously a small-town museum, so I pretty much knew the sort of thing I was walking into beforehand. It has character, but it could use a lot of work. It's... ok. My main problem is the fact that there isn't a cohesive theme. I would have enjoyed it a lot more if it focused on local / Oregon history. Unfortunately, it seems to mostly be a collection of "old things from wherever." There was a large section on just general war memorabilia, and there was even a random Greek urn? There was an older house on the location that was pretty neat. Again, the rooms are just filled with things - some of them looked to be previously used in the house, but I think one of the rooms was just filled with old dolls. Personally, I would prefer if it had been staged a little more realistically / historically. The museum also had an old schoolhouse and miner's cabin. Apparently the schoolhouse was "partially condemned" and you could only go in a certain distance to a half wall. They both had mannequin dioramas set up inside. Both buildings were relocated from their original locations, and both buildings felt like they were moderately unsafe to be inside. There was also a barn out in the back with more antiques. $6 per adult to check out the museum. We did show up a few minutes before closing time, and I did appreciate the fact that the person staffing the museum kept the doors open for us. We signed a guest book when we came in. They could really improve this place by culling their items, improving the signage (most of it looked like it was created in Word and just printed on an inkjet), and just sprucing up their displays.

This was my first time out of the state and I had a lot of fun looking around this place. They are…read morevery welcoming and enjoy what they are doing. I also liked how they had a different building for each section. I would recommend any one who is new like me visit this place.

Schmidt House Museum & Library

(1 review)

I was so exited to see a library museum that was built in 1899…read more A German merchant built this home and flourished in this hellish environment. The home is preserved with original furnishings spanning the two daughters lifetimes. Pretty crazy! The museum focuses heavily on homesteading, mining and business. Its an amzing joint for most folks.

Art 4 Joy

(5 reviews)

This was SOOOOO much fun. I have never painting and they took it step by step and i was happy with…read morethe outcome. My husband even had a blast. Worth the money.

This was my first time attending a sip and paint event. A couple friends and I chose to attend the…read moreRocky Mountain pallet brush mixed painting class. Kim was a wonderful instructor! She was easy to follow and even walked around the room giving advice to those who were questioning their skills. She was so positive and the room environment was welcoming. We had a group of 3 looking for seats right next to one another. A fellow attendee even moved down a seat to make room for the group! Such kind attendees! There were loads of laughs from many groups throughout the evening! Everyone was so encouraging! There were multiple male counterparts who attended as well. They had a blast! TIPS: *Bring the extra $2 for the glossy spray when you're finished with the painting. It's worth it 100%. *Bring a friend when you go! *Arrive a smidgen early *Don't wear long sleeves if you can help it. *Eat a light snack before you go. The It was so much fun! I will certainly be back!

Applegate Trail Interpretive Center

(7 reviews)

This is definitely worth a stop. I didn't really want to go, but my daughter was interested so we…read moremade it happen. Its AWESOME and so worth the stop. The man tending the place performed an original song first for us. Displays are very high quality. The story is compelling. The price is incredibly reasonable. The story of the Applegate Trail was really something else. What a terrible year to break trail - the same year the Donner Party had such trouble. Its worth a stop. They don't allow photography indoors, so I can't share what I saw. Go see for yourself!

We saw the sign at exit 71 on the I-5 (14 miles north of Grants Pass, Oregon) for a covered bridge…read moreand decided to see this local treasure. Covered bridges are not very common in the West. As we approached the bridge, we saw a sign for this Museum, and decided to stop in. This was the highlight of today's sightseeing! We were greeted by Dennis Gaustad. This museum is clearly a labor of love by Dennis and his sister Betty. Dennis personally greeted us, and had us sit and gave us a lecture on the history of the migration along the Applegate Trail. Dennis knows his history and clearly loves sharing it with others. We were amazed by how professional all the displays were in the museum. Many of the artifacts were locally found, and were on display courtesy of this brother and sister team. One of the displays was a 8 minute film produced by Betty, and professionally acted by locals, giving a enlightening representation of local history related to the Applegate Trail migration. Dennis clearly wants to preserve the local history, and is passionate about it. Sadly, several people came in and refused to pay a modest $5-6 entrance fee and left. They missed out on a fabulous display of local history. This museum is a treasure in this region of Oregon, and I encourage anyone interested in how the West (particularly Oregon) was settled, to stop in here and bask in the history proudly displayed here. This is the very best small museum I have ever seen. A definite MUST SEE.

Claw Planet

(3 reviews)

Super cute! Everything was clean, the claw machines all worked perfectly, the man at the counter…read morewas super nice. Stopped in here with my husband on a trip to Medford and we both loved it even as adults! They allow you to trade in the smaller toys for larger ones which was pretty awesome. Highly recommend!

Hands down the best claw arcade I've been to. Always look forward to coming here. Can trade in…read moresmaller prizes for bigger ones.

Mountain Bird Studios

4.1

(9 reviews)

Had a wonderful time! Melissa is a great instructor, and I got to take something back home I'm…read moreproud of. Definitely recommend.

I really enjoy the way we are guided through creating a painting. Makes painting fun and there's…read morea painting to take home.

Pheasant Fields Farm

4.2

(5 reviews)

We stayed at their AirBnB and it was everything we could ask for, and more. Highly recommended this…read morebeautiful farm for your next event or visit.

$39 for three all activity passes, what they failed to mention is that even if you get there at 10…read morein the morning you're waiting an hour for each ride . You're pretty much paid a wait in lines, we ended up leaving without pumpkins because we stood in the pumpkin line for over 45 minutes

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