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See what's happening in Grants Pass and surrounding cities, from rodeos and sports events to museums and seasonal activities.

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Seven Feathers Hotel & Casino Resort in Canyonville
We feature full concierge service, valet parking, complimentary newspaper, dataport telephone, cable television, in-room movies and in-room coffee service.

Tucked into the forest above the National Wild and Scenic Rogue River, the Rogue Forest Bed & Breakfast provides an exclusive, retreat-like ambiance for your romantic occasion, adventure vacation, small family gathering or personal getaway.

Riverside Inn Resort & Conference Center Enjoy our full-service resort overlooking the beautiful Rogue River in Grants Pass. Be our guests as you play, eat, & sleep on The Rogue.

	Comfort Inn in Grants Pass Our Comfort Inn has charming interior decor, friendly front desk service, and immaculate housekeeping care. It includes special features such as the swimming pool, coin operated guest laundry and a complimentary continental breakfast.
	Shilo Inn - Grants Pass Located in beautiful southern Oregon, west of I-5 at Exit 58, just two miles from city center and three miles from the wild Rogue River.

Grants Pass, Oregon

History:
A popular stage coach stop in the 1860s, the city became Grants Pass in honor of U.S. General Grant's success at Vicksburg. The apostrophe was removed from "Grants" at the turn of the 20th century.

Incorporated: 1865

Population:
Click here to see population numbers from the latest census for Grants Pass and other Oregon cities.

Climate:
Temperature
Hottest Month, August, average 90
Coldest Month, January, average 38

Precipitation:
Average Annual Precipitation: 27
Driest Month: August; Wettest Month: December

Education:
• Grants Pass School District
• Three Rivers School District (outlyiing Grants Pass area)
• Southern Oregon University, Ashland (40 miles away), public, liberal arts university
• Rogue Community College (Medford and Grants Pass, 2-year college)

Major Employers:
• Grants Pass & Three River School Districts
• Three Rivers Hospital
• Josephine County
• Rogue Community College

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