You will find visitor information about Jacksonville, Oregon on this page. Jacksonville, OR is located 4 miles west of Medford Oregon via OR 238 at Interstate-5 Exit 30.

Jacksonville is only 30 miles north of the Oregon / California State Line so it just seem right that Jacksonville was part of the Gold Rush. Jacksonville was founded in 1851.

Jacksonville ha more than 100 historic buildings from the Gold Rush era and Main Street could be right out of the era if it weren’t for the modern cars parked along the street.

They have even made a display of an old well that was dug here in the distant past with a clear plastic cover so you can look right down into the well.

Jacksonville was named one of the top twelve “Distinctive Destinations” by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

Your first stop in Jacksonville should be the Visitors Center. It is located in the old railroad station downtown.

A school project at Jacksonville Elementary School grew into an extensive woodland trail system accessible on foot or by bicycle. You can get walking tour maps showing the trails at the Visitor Center.

If you want a true feeling of what life was like here 150 years ago visit the Oregon Historical Society’s Beekman House Museum and meet the “Beekmans.” This living exhibit is on display each summer.

Downtown Jacksonville

If the cars were replaced by

horse drawn wagons

you’d think it was 1851.

Don’t overlook the Southern Oregon Historical Society’s museum that is housed in the 1883 Jackson County Courthouse or the Children’s Museum that is in the Historic County Jail next store.

Jacksonville is also famous for its theatrical productions. The Britt Outdoor Performing Arts Theater is the oldest outdoor theater of its kind in the Northwest. They have world class jazz, classical, and country performances. Every summer crowds flock to the Peter Britt Music Festival.

Recommended Attractions in Jacksonville, Oregon

Antiques

Parks
Britt Gardens County Park Home of the summer Peter Britt Music Festival 350 S First St Jacksonville, OR 97530 541-776-7001 Visit the Park's website.	Cantrall-Buckley- day use, swimming, fishing, campgrounds Eight miles southwest of Jacksonville off Hwy 240 541-776-7001 Visit the Park's website.

Museums
Jacksonville Museum & Children’s Museum 206 N Fifth St Jacksonville, OR 97530 541-773-6536 Museum http://www.sohs.org/Page.asp?NavID=77 Childrens Museum http://www.sohs.org/page.asp?navid=71 The Museum is located in Jacksonville’s historic courthouse. There are displays on Jacksonville’s past. In the Children’s museum there is a 1920’s kitchen, a Native Lodge, a puppet theater, a general store, and a barber shop for children to have fun and learn in.	C.C. Beekman House Corner of California and Laurelwood Streets Jacksonville, OR 97530 541-773-6536 ext 229 http://www.sohs.org/Page.asp?NavID=67 The Southern Oregon Historical Society presents seasonal living history exhibits where you can see actors playing the “Beekmans” as they lived 150 years ago.
Theatres

Visitor Information
Chamber of Commerce/Visitor Center 185 N Oregon Street PO Box 33 Jacksonville, OR 97530 541-899-8118 http://www.jacksonvilleoregon.org/

Listed Attractions in Jacksonville, OR

We have not necessarily visited or recommend listed businesses.

Antiques

Cottage Antiques – 541-899-2070

740 N 5^th St, Jacksonville, OR 97530

L&K Antiques – 541-7143

660 N 5^th St, Jacksonville, OR 97530

Pickety Place – 541-899-1912

130 N 4^th St, Jacksonville, OR 97530

Art Galleries

Carefree Buffalo Gallery – 541-899-0125

125 E California St, Jacksonville, OR 97530

David Gibb Photography – 541-899-9030

PO Box 289, Jacksonville, OR 97530

Elan Gallery – 541-899-8000

245 W Main St, Jacksonville, OR 97530

Fishbaack Art Glass Studio – 541-899-3977

1274 Hwy 238, Jacksonville, OR 97530

GeBzz the Gallery – 541-899*-7535

150 S Oregon, PO Box 327, Jacksonville, OR 97530

Pegasus Gallery, Ltd – 541-899-9546

157 W California St, Jacksonville, OR 97530

Gift Shops

Country Charm – 541-899-3402

130 W California St, Jacksonville, OR 97530

Jacksonville Inn Wine & Gift Shop – 541-899-1137

175 E California St, Jacksonville, OR 97530

Jacksonville Mercantile – 541-899-1047

120 E California St, Jacksonville, OR 97530

Nook & Crannie – 541-899-9610

235 E California St, Jacksonville, OR 97530

Pot Rack – 541-899-5736

140 W California St, Jacksonville, OR 97530

Scheffel’s Toys – 541-899-7421

180 W California St, Jacksonville, OR 97530

Golf

Horseback Riding

Jet Boat tours of the Rogue River

Museums

Parks/Gardens

Quilting/Needlecrafts

Country Quilts & Crafts – 541-899-1972

214 E California St, Jacksonville, OR 97530

Llamas and Llambs Boutique & Quilts – 541-899-9141

180 N Oregon St, Jacksonville, OR 97530

Scrapbooking/Crafts

Theatres

Tours/Charters

Historic Jacksonville Trolley Tour – 541-899-8118

Tours begin at Beekman Bank at corner of California and Third Streets

Wine

Gary West Meats (wine tasting) – 541-899-1829

690 N 5^th St, Jacksonville, OR 97530

Jacksonville Vineyards – 541-899-6923

9730 Hwy 238, Jacksonville, OR 97530

Valley View Winery – 541-899-8468

1000 Upper Applegate Road, Jacksonville, OR 97530

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Attractions

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Attractions

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Antiques

Parks

Britt Gardens County Park

Cantrall-Buckley- day use, swimming, fishing, campgrounds

Museums

Jacksonville Museum & Children’s Museum

C.C. Beekman House

Theatres

Visitor Information

Chamber of Commerce/Visitor Center

Listed Attractions in Jacksonville, OR

We have not necessarily visited or recommend listed businesses.

Country Quilts & Crafts – 541-899-1972