Medford (Oregon)

Medford is a city in the Rogue Valley in Southern Oregon. The town is southern Oregon's largest and most diverse city, brimming with historical and cultural attractions while offering regional tax-free shopping. Medford is the county seat of Jackson County, and is the commercial and medical hub of southern Oregon. Its autumns tend to be very mild, and dry when compared to the rest of the state.

An introduction to Medford (Oregon)

Medford is a city in, and county seat of, Jackson County, Oregon, United States. As of July 1, 2017 and the city had a total population of 81,780 and a metropolitan area population of 217,479, 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.

How is the Climate in Medford (Oregon)

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 snowfall is three to four inches on the valley floor. The median winter temperature is F36}}. Summers are warm with a median temperature of F94 and an average of 15 days over F100}}. Humidity is low. Because of the layout of surrounding mountains, Medford's climate is more similar to that of nearby northern California than the rest of Oregon: relatively dry, with warmer summers and more mild winters.

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42.3264 |-122.8719

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See also: Air travel in the United States

The Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport GPS 42.3684, -122.8740 (IATA Flight Code: MFR) is major airport for commercial flights serving Medford, Ashland, Grants Pass and the surrounding Rogue Valley in southern Oregon and the Siskiyou_County|Siskiyous in northern California. The airport is 3 miles (4.8km) north of downtown off of I-5 at Exit #30 (Crater Lake Highway (SR-62)) & #33 (E Pine St/Biddle Rd). The following airlines serve Medford (some distant cities may be seasonal and/or weekly):

Skywest for American Eagle (Gate 1): (Los Angeles, Phoenix)
Alaska Airlines/Horizon (Gate 3): (Portland, Los Angeles, Seattle)
Allegiant' (Gate 5): (Los Angeles & Las Vegas; to/from Phoenix/Mesa seasonally)
Compass Air and Skywest for Delta Connection (Gate 4): (Salt Lake City, Seattle)
Skywest for United Express (Gates 5 & 6): (Denver & San Francisco)

There are no non-stop international flights offered into southern Oregon. Additional connections (for domestic & international flights) are made in Portland_(Oregon)#By plane|Portland, Seattle Tacoma International Airport|Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Salt Lake City depending on the airlines you choose.

To travel from the airport to downtown:

A taxi from the airport will cost around $17+ 15% tip. Click here for a list of available taxi, shuttle and automobile rental services at the airport.
The RVTD (local city bus) line #61 stops hourly at the airport, and ends downtown at the main RVTD terminal. Make sure you get on the bus heading to Medford, and not RCC/Table Rock. This #61 bus schedule is available on the RVTD website /page.asp?navid=93 here].
Southwest Point also make a stop at the airport on it way to Ashland via downtown Medford in one direction and outbound towards Klamath Falls and Brookings on two separate routes. See schedules.

Travel on a Bus in Medford (Oregon)

The central bus station is at the Rogue Valley Transit District (RVTD) Front Street Station GPS 42.32459, -122.87172 in downtown for Greyhound, Oregon Point and RVTD (local buses). The station is on 200 South Front Street between E 10th & E 8th Street in downtown Medford:

Greyhound - 220 South Front Street 42.32427, -122.87153 Old train station building facing South Front & E 9th Street ☎ +1 541 779-2103 - Greyhound travels primarily on Interstate 5 (Portland, Woodburn, Salem, Corvallis, Eugene, Roseburg, Grants Pass, Central Point, Medford, Weed, Redding, Chico, Oroville, Marysville and/or Sacramento). Passengers transfer buses in Portland_(Oregon)#By bus|Portland, Sacramento#By bus|Sacramento or Corvallis, to get to additional cities. Passengers can also transfer to the /coast-starlight-train Amtrak Coast Starlight and Amtrak California (Thruway Bus) in Redding, California.

Southwest Point (Oregon Point) - operated by Klamath Shuttle - (bus stop) RTVD & Greyhound Station 200-220 South Front St; Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport ☎ +1 541 883-2609 - Goes southwest towards Brookings-Harbor|Brookings via Grants Pass, Crescent City and other towns along I-5 and US Highway 199 and east to Klamath Falls via White City along SR-66 & 140. They also make a separate run to Ashland_(Oregon) | Ashland. Passengers can also transfer to the /coast-starlight-train Amtrak Coast Starlight in Klamath Falls.

Muslim Friendly Rail Holidays in Medford (Oregon)

Medford does not have a passenger rail service; however, Amtrak offers connecting bus routes to Klamath Falls and the nearest station serviced by the Amtrak Coast Starlight line. The next nearest station is down in Redding, CA; also served by the Amtrak Coast Starlight connected by Greyhound Lines.

By car

Medford is 27 miles north of the California border, 118 miles east of the Pacific Ocean, and 75 miles west of Klamath Falls. Medford's location gives it ready access to numerous feeder highways. Medford is about midway between Portland, 273 miles to the north, and San Francisco, 373 miles to the south. Interstate 5 runs right through the middle of the city with an exit at both the north and south end of the city for easy downtown access.

How to get around in Medford (Oregon)

Medford's bus system, run by Rogue Valley Transit District (RVTD), transports passengers all around the city, and as far as Central Point, White City, and Ashland (Oregon) | Ashland.
It is relatively easy to walk all of downtown, as it is not very big.
A lengthy bike path and the Bear Creek Greenway, runs along Bear Creek in a north-south direction from Ashland (about a dozen miles south of Medford) through the city and up to the end of Central Point (the northern neighborhood of Medford). This scenic route is very level, and runs near several important parts of town, such as the mall, downtown, and commercial neighborhoods near both freeway interchanges.

What to see in Medford (Oregon)

The enormous malevolent Blackbird statue at 1810 W. Main Street.
Medford is the regional hub for several smaller surrounding towns, including theater destination Ashland and historic goldrush-era Jacksonville. Similar historic monuments include several early-twentieth-century buildings downtown, as well as numerous historical farms and Victorian homes in the area.

Parks

Bear Creek Park - 1520 Siskiyou Blvd. 42.3218, -122.8590 ☎ +1 541 774-2400 - A sprawling area near the southern end of town, next to the regional bike path, I-5 freeway, and the creek that gives it's name. The park features an extensive playground, numerous picnic tables and barbecue areas, several tennis courts, an amphitheater, several small gardens, a skating and bike park, and plenty of rolling grass areas. It's a very popular place for families; during the summer, don't miss the community's free movie nights.

Fichtner-Mainwaring Park - A large collection of soccer fields, play equipment, and tennis courts near Jefferson Elementary off of Stewart Ave on the south side of town.

Roxy Ann Peak / Prescott Park 42.354992, -122.785278 - Roxy Ann Peak Roxy Ann Mountain An area surrounding the peak of the same name among the foothills in eastern Medford. While developments have slowly encroaches on its borders and the area remains popular for casual hiking and features great views of the valley.

Rogue River and Umpqua National Forest - Surrounds a significant part of the valley to the north and south. A number of mountain lakes, as well as excellent campgrounds and picnic areas.

Crater Lake National Park contains an excellent network of trails (also great for winter cross-country skiing), and is a very popular destination.

TouVelle State Recreation Site kId=72 42.4421, -122.89 - TouVelle State Recreation Site Rogue River at Touvelle -

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Medford (Oregon)

Southern Oregon, and Oregon in general, are excellent destinations for outdoor enthusiasts. Medford, as the hub of southern Oregon and home to some of the mildest weather in the state, is a popular launching point for many outdoor activities. The primary terrain is mountainous, with a large and mild valley where the city is located.

Rafting on the Rogue and Upper Klamath Rivers. Check out Momentum River Expeditions, Noahs Rafting, for 1/2-day, one-day, and multi-day trips.
Fish for salmon in the Rogue River and tributaries
Go on the Haunted Brothels and Opium Dens of Medford walking tour. Meets noon Saturdays at Sixth and Central.
Tour the Harry & David plant.
Sample regional Cafes
Bike the Rogue Valley along the Bear Creek Greenway
Hike the surrounding mountains and foothills (the Pacific Crest Trail skirts the south and eastern edges of the valley)
Ski at Mt. Ashland and the region's primary winter resort
Tour historical monuments and tours through the Southern Oregon Historical Society
Ride an extensive and detailed miniature train line at the local Railroad Park, or tour several preserved locomotives and train cars.
Hunt down local monuments along the Applegate Trail and the alternative ending to the Oregon Trail.
Discover the Gold rush history behind Medford's foothills and immigration history

Golf

Medford is host to golf courses of varying quality. Some of the more well-known are:

Stewart Meadows (9 holes, $16)
Rogue Valley Country Club (18 holes, private)
Centennial Club (18 holes, $45-60)
Quail Point (9 holes, $18)
Stoneridge (18 holes, $40)

Muslim Friendly Shopping in Medford (Oregon)

The Harry and David store is near the South Medford I-5 interchange. You can get items listed in their catalog, often at reduced prices. Or pay as little as 29 cents a pound for the "Royal Riviera" (or Anjou) pears for which H&D is noted, at some other stores - these would be pears that are cosmetically not perfect, but still just as flavorful.
Downtown is an area undergoing considerable renewal in the past few years, after a period of deterioration. There's a number of small shops, bars, and restaurants along Main Street. Parking is free on the street and in the parking structure on 6th Street between Riverside and Central. Rogue Community College and the relatively new Medford library are on the south side of downtown.
Rogue Valley Mall is the largest mall in Southern Oregon. It's near the North Medford I-5 interchange.
Along Biddle Road one finds a major commercial area.At the south end is the Medford Center. Going north one finds restaurants, Bi-Mart, Barnes&Noble, and the Food4Less, a large supermarket with discount prices.
Crater Lake Center is another shopping area, to the north out Highway 62. It has a Costco, Wal-mart, Office Depot, Lowe's and other large stores.
Numerous regional Cafes have tasting rooms, and several stores feature local fruit cocktailss. Medford is in a warmer, drier climate than other fruit cocktail-producing regions of Oregon, producing several vintages unique to the state. One of the larger public Cafes, Roxy Ann Grapes, is five minutes east of downtown.

Halal Restaurants in Medford (Oregon)

Grilla Bites - 226 East Main Street ☎ +1 541-245-9802 - Monday to Friday 7:30AM - 8:30PM, Saturday 8AM - 8:30PM, Sunday 8AM - 6PM. Organic grilled sandwiches, salads, soups, juice bar, Coffee, and tea. Open for breakfast, lunch dinner. Vegetarian fare. $3-10.

Porter's Restaurant - 147 N. Front Street West of Central and Riverside Avenues ☎ +1 541-857-1910 Opening Hours: Dinner, from 5PM $$-$$$ Very nice historic train station, converted into upscale dinner house. This restaurant features nightly specials, extensive local list, and exceptional Steaks and seafood options. Brunch is served seasonally on their gorgeous patio. The bar ambiance is unmatched.

Oh's Osaka - 35 North Central One block south of Main-Central intersection ☎ +1 541-282-2334 Opening Hours: Dinner, from 5PM $$ A local landmark, features fresh sushi and Japanese food prepared in an open teppanyaki-style restaurant. Family-owned and operated; first generation Korean and Japanese parents whose son works the sushi café.

Vinny's Italian Kitchen - 970 North Phoenix RdJust south of the Barnett-North Phoenix intersection ☎ +1 541-618-VNNY Opening Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 4PM - 9PM $ Cleverly disguised as a small cafe in an east Medford strip mall, but it turns out some of the best Italian food in the state. Small and humble (you'll see Vinny himself in the kitchen most nights tossing pizza dough or tasting dishes), but well-decorated. Try any of their flat-crust Pizzas or the excellent Chicken marsala; the menu is very reasonably priced, and you can pick up meals to go.

Eddy's Old Fashioned Burgers - 415 North Riverside Avenue Right after the Jackson intersection, driving north on Riverside ☎ +1 541 770-4678 $5-10 You can't get a Burgers like this anywhere else in the state - juicy, dripping with grease, and fresh off the grill. It's a affordable way to satisfy your lunch craving while encouraging the eventual heart attack. Very authentic and down-to-earth diner-style cafe near downtown.

38 Central - fine art of casual dining! - 38 North Central 6th and Central ☎ +1 541-776-0038 Opening from Monday to Saturday $$ Great Muslim Friendly place with the best food in the valley! Casual, cool, urban and trendy: Voted Best Steak, Best Seafood, Best Wine Bar. New owners & chef from Napa Valley -- cool and the place to be seen!

Elements - Tapas Cafe and Lounge - 101 E Main Street Westbound Main Street, on the junction before the railroad crossing ☎ +1 541-779-0135 Opening Hours: Tuesday - Sunday 4PM - late $$$ Serves excellent tapas food (somewhat couture for the region), but their main strength is in a highly creative cocktail menu, a well-stocked bar, and an excellent list. Though not cheap, it's extremely simple to lose track of time when you're just meeting up with friends for a Coffee.

4 Daughters Irish Pub - Pub-style drinks and food - 126 West Main Street Right before the old library on West Main ☎ +1 541-779-4455 Opening Hours: Monday - Thursday 11AM - 11PM, Friday Saturday 11AM - 2AM $$ Serves marginal pub food, but has an excellent whiskey and soft-drinks menu. The atmosphere can be quite fun, especially with their music and game room.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Medford (Oregon)

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

Camp

There's a KOA in Gold Hill, to the northwest down I-5; another commercial campground is out Highway 140 about 10 miles east of White City. Farther away are national forest campground, but they are a bit of a commute.

Hotels

Motels

Best Western Horizon Inn - 1154 E Barnett Road ☎ +1 541 779-5085 +1-800-452-2255 +1 541 772-6878
Candlewood Suites - 3548 Heathrow Way ☎ +1 541 772-2800
Courtyard Medford Airport - 600 Airport Road ☎ +1 541 772-5656 +1 541 772-3475
Holiday Inn Express - 1501 S. Pacific Highway ☎ +1 541 732-1400
Motel 6 Medford North - 2400 Biddle Road ☎ +1 541 779-0550 +1 541 857-9573
Motel 6 Medford South - 950 Alba Dr ☎ +1 541 773-4290 +1 541 857-9574

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Ashland, a dozen miles south of Medford on the I-5 freeway, is a popular destination for theater and restaurant connoisseurs.
Crater Lake National Park, about 90 minutes north of Medford, is a popular destination. This former mountain blew its top off several hundred years ago, and is now one of the deepest lakes in the world.
Jacksonville, Oregon, is only a few minutes west of downtown. A picturesque historical slice of gold-rush perioid buildings and culture, it is also a National Historic Landmark and home to the popular Britt Music Festival.
Mt. Ashland, about 18 miles south of the city, is a popular regional ski resort.
Wildlife Safari is 96 miles north of the city in Winston, near the city of Roseburg, just off the I-5 freeway. A zoo with great prices, it is one of the only zoos in North America that allows close and personal elephant encounters.
Medford is also a common access point to eastern Oregon destination points such as Bend, Mt. Bachelor, Klamath Falls, and other high-desert features.