Cities: Grants Pass

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.

The Weasku Inn, built in 1924 as a fishing lodge on the banks of the famous Rogue River, offers guests a peek at life in an earlier era of the Pacific Northwest.

Lodging: Bed & Breakfast
Region: Southern Oregon
http://www.weasku.com

Head to Griess Family Brews & Taproom in downtown Grants Pass for their "family owned, locally grown" handcrafted beers, other local brews and even gluten-free beer!

Attraction: Sightseeing, Beer
Region: Southern Oregon

Hellgate Jetboat Excursions draws nearly 85,000 people every season, which runs from May through September.

Recreation: River Recreation
Region: Southern Oregon
http://www.hellgate.com/

Ideally located near downtown Grants Pass, all 63 of the Riverside Inn's guest rooms offer a balcony overlooking the majestic Rogue River.

Region: Southern Oregon

The Grave Creek covered span at Sunny Valley, about 15 miles north of Grants Pass, can be seen by motorists traveling Interstate 5.

Attraction: Covered Bridges
Region: Southern Oregon

Our beautiful RV Resort has so much to offer, from the beautiful scenery to natural attractions such as the Oregon Caves National Monument and California Redwoods.

Region: Southern Oregon