Medford (Oregon) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in and the county seat of Jackson County, Oregon, United States
About Medford (Oregon)
Medford is a city in, and county seat of, Jackson County, Oregon, United States. In 2017, the city had a population of about 82,000, with about 218,000 in the metropolitan area, making the Medford MSA the fourth largest metro area in Oregon. The city was named in 1883 by David Loring, civil engineer and right-of-way agent for the Oregon and California Railroad, after Medford, Massachusetts, which was near Loring’s home town of Concord, Massachusetts. Medford is near the middle ford of Bear Creek. At 1,382 feet above sea level, Medford is protected by surrounding mountains, and the area is favored with a mild climate. Annual average rainfall is 18-20 inches (45-50 cm), about the same as San Francisco. The seasons are clearly defined, temperatures are generally mild overall, and yearly snowf
Top Attractions in Medford (Oregon)
Explore the best things to see and do in Medford (Oregon):
- ★Bear Creek Park
- ★Craterian Theater at The Collier Center for the Performing Arts
- ★Fichtner-Mainwaring Park
- ★Rogue River and Umpqua National Forest
- ★Roxy Ann Peak / Prescott Park
- ★TouVelle State Recreation Site
Where to Eat in Medford (Oregon)
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Barney's Better Burgers
- 🍴Oh's Osaka
- 🍴Vinny's Italian Kitchen
Where to Stay in Medford (Oregon)
- 🏨Best Western Horizon Inn
- 🏨Candlewood Suites
- 🏨Courtyard Medford Airport
- 🏨Holiday Inn Express
- 🏨Motel 6 Medford North
- 🏨Motel 6 Medford South
Medford (Oregon) Travel Guide Sections
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