Grants Pass, Oregon OR Hotels/Motels/Lodging

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Grants Pass is a city in, and the county seat of Josephine County, Oregon, United States . The city is located on Interstate 5, northwest of Medford. Attractions include the Rogue River, famous for its rafting, and the nearby Oregon Caves.

Tourism: During the summer, there are many different attractions for tourists to visit. There is a growers' market, concerts are held in Riverside Park on many summer nights, and there are many other parks to visit. The historic theater downtown has been transformed into a performing arts venue and frequently hosts top name national acts. The historic downtown area is lined with antique and specialty shops and is a destination for collectors and shoppers. Every year, statues of various northwest animals line the streets.

During the winter, there are the Christmas murals on many downtown streets. Year round, there is First Friday Art Nights. On the first Friday of every month, many the city's stores hold art shows and other showings.

Grants Pass is the home of Rogue Community College.

Grants Pass is located at 42.438969, -123.328249. U.S. Highway 199 passes through the city, and joins I-5. It is located in the Rogue Valley. The surrounding area is mostly forested, with mountain ranges abundant in the area. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 7.7 square miles (19.9 km²), of which 7.6 square miles (19.7 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.3 km²) of it or 1.56% is water.

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