Southern Oregon Travel Guide

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Southern Oregon begins where the verdant lowlands of the Willamette Valley give way to a complex collision of mountains, rivers, and ravines. The intricate geography of the "Land of Umpqua," as the area around Roseburg is somewhat romantically known, signals that this is territory distinct from neighboring regions to the north, east, and west.

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Southern Oregon Hotels

With its highly popular Shakespeare Festival and strategic location exactly halfway between Portland and San Francisco, Ashland has the region's greatest...read more

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Southern Oregon Restaurants

Southern Oregon's dining scene varies greatly from region to region, with the more tourism-driven and upscale communities of Ashland and Jacksonville leading...read more

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Things To Do in Southern Oregon

Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.

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Southern Oregon Experiences

  • Top Reasons to Go

    The other wine region. The underrated Umpqua and Rogue River wine regions offer picturesque pastoral views and numerous tasting rooms. The warmer... Read more

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