Enjoy the cultural and natural attractions of Medford in southern Oregon, whether you’re interested in visiting its museums and theatres or parks and trails. Renting a car from Medford Airport will open up the city and its surroundings, allowing you to really make the most of your time in the Beaver State. With your own set of wheels, you’ll be able to enjoy many of the outdoor activities that have put this part of Oregon on the map.
Housed within the city’s former sewage plant is an unusual family attraction, the Medford Railway Park. Open to visitors on the second and fourth Sundays of each month, it’s a chance to ride on miniature scale models of historic steam trains, view full-size locomotives and marvel at the intricacies of a vast collection of model train sets. It’s a must-visit for train fans.
You’ll be pleased you got a car rental in Medford, as it’s just a 15-minute drive to the west of the city to reach Jacksonville. This historic small town is all about soaking up the atmosphere, perusing the boutiques and antique shops, and stopping by local restaurants to sample delicious locally-grown produce. A natural amphitheater makes a stunning setting to catch a live music performance.
Step back in time with a visit to the Craterian Theater in downtown Medford, which has been delighting audiences since 1924. It has since undergone an extensive restoration, but has not lost any of its original charm. Depending on who you are visiting with, you may wish to catch a concert, dance or comedy show at the Craterian, with the schedule also catering to young audiences with children’s musicals.
Drive for an hour and a quarter from Medford along Oregon Route 62 to get to Crater Lake National Park and its 7,000-year-old scenery. Named after the deepest lake in the country - near 2,000 feet - the park is home to a number of outdoor activities. Hike the Rim Trail for impeccable views of the deep blue waters of the lake contrasting with Wizard Island at its centre. Stop by Beckie’s Cafe at Union Creek on the drive back to Medford for a slice of homestyle pie.
A great day out with your Medford car rental is the Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve, where you can see the mountains from the inside out. It takes less than two hours to drive to this incredible site, dubbed the Marble Halls of Oregon, along the Caves Highway to Caves Junction. The rock formations are the result of acidic water seeping into the marble of the Siskiyou Mountains for thousands of years. Get a guided tour or test your adventurous side with a spot of caving.
The geothermal pools at Umpqua Hot Springs will not just soothe your body after the hike to get to them, but also provide lots of picturesque photo opportunities. The head of the trail lies two hours and ten minutes from Medford along Oregon Route 62. Visitors are advised, however, that despite the trail to this particular beauty spot being just 0.3 miles, it is steep and slippery in places, so be sure to bring appropriate footwear.
Medford is located in an area of natural beauty, so choose a vehicle that can cope with gravel roads and occasional potholes.
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July, when it averages 337 hours.
December, with an average of 81 mm.
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