Roseburg

Roseburg is the county seat of Douglas County, in Southern Oregon and is nestled in the beautiful Umpqua Valley. Roseburg is known for their lumber mills and forest products which they distribute globally. The small town is far from quiet and has quite a bit of history, including a visit from the music legend Johnny Cash, who dedicated the song "Lumberjack" to Roseburg.

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Roseburg is known as the "Timber Capital of the Nation" from the continuous production of wood products that has been produced from the area. This small town borders the Umpqua National Forest and is home to the Douglas Fir, a softwood that is very durable.

Bordering the Umpqua National Forest, the town of Roseburg is the perfect destination for those that enjoy being outdoors. From hiking to fishing (including a 30 mile stretch of river designated for fly-fishing) and hunting to enjoy a day on the lake, this quiet town has a lot to offer.

Roseburg is well known for its annual Graffiti Weekend, held each year on the week after the 4th of July, where car enthusiasts from all over drive their classic cars into town for a cruise. Other events in the area include the Veteran's Day Parade, Umpqua Valley Arts Summer Arts Festival, Umpqua Fishing Enhancement Derby, Sportsman Show[dead link], Douglas County Fair[dead link], and the Festival of Lights. Every Tuesday throughout the summer months, you can enjoy Music on the Halfshell at Stewart Park.

From here you can venture to the Oregon Coast and take a ride in Douglas County's OHV Park or travel up the North Umpqua River along the Highway of Waterfalls, visit Crater Lake, and explore everything mother nature has to offer us. The North Umpqua is also known to be an excellent place for fly fishing while the main Umpqua River is a great place to catch Steelhead and Salmon every year. The Umpqua Valley, in which Roseburg was built, has become a popular place for vineyards if you fancy a day of tasting some of Oregon's finest wines.

Just south of Roseburg is the small town of Winston, where the Wildlife Safari zoo is. The animals roam free there, and it has an excellent cheetah breeding program. Visit, but stay in your car.

Get in

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By car

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Along Interstate 5 (I-5) at exit 125. South from Eugene or north of Grants Pass and Medford.

Travel down HWY 138 along the North Umpqua River from Eastern Oregon and Crater Lake.

HWY 99 South from Eugene.

HWY 38 East from Reedsport to I-5.

Hwy 42 East from Coquille to I-5.

  • 43.1417-123.4261 Wildlife Safari, 1790 Safari Rd, Winston, +1 541-679-6761, . 9AM-4PM, daily. A big, outdoor "zoo" where most of the animals roam freely. Car required to drive through the park. Adults $29.95, Children $22.50, Seniors $26.50, Walk-thru Village is free. Wildlife Safari on Wikipedia Wildlife Safari (Q8001320) on Wikidata OSM directions
  • Douglas County Museum 123 Museum Dr
  • Historic Covered Bridges[dead link]
  • River Forks Park
  • Birding
  • Glide Wildflowers
  • 43.241511-122.3900392 Watson Falls. The highest waterfall in southwestern Oregon, and third highest in the state, over a basalt lava flow. The falls are a 0.4 mil trail from parking. The site has picnic tables, interpretative signs, and vault toilets near the parking area, but no drinking water. Watson Falls on Wikipedia Watson Falls (Q10843114) on Wikidata OSM directions
  • 43.212-123.3463 Floed-Lane House, 544 Douglas St, +1 541-637-5121, . Sun 1-4PM or by appt. Floed–Lane House on Wikipedia Floed–Lane House (Q16891335) on Wikidata OSM directions
  • 43.21384-123.3677064 Umpqua Valley Arts, 1624 W Harvard Ave, +1 541-672-2532, . Oregon State Soldier's Home Hospital on Wikipedia Oregon State Soldier's Home Hospital (Q16956694) on Wikidata OSM directions
Field of Grapes
Vineyards at Cooper Ridge

Hiking and outdoors

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  • Rafting
  • Fishing
  • Hike-North & South Umpqua
  • Bike-North Umpqua
  • Explore Callahan Mountains
  • Visit the Umpqua National Forest
  • Gold mining
  • Blue Dream Wildlife River Tours

Sports and activities

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Events

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Learn

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  • Heroes Haven. Largest comic book shop in southern Oregon
  • Video Games Plus (VG+), 1143 NE Stephens St, +1 541-673-0795, . 11:00AM - 8:00PM. Largest independent video game store in Southern Oregon.
  • 43.234-123.3731 Roseburg Marketplace, 1438 NW Garden Valley Blvd. Large shopping center with stores such as Marshalls, Shoe Encore, Sportsman's Warehouse, women and children's clothing, hair salon, beauty shop, oil change. Several restaurants offer fast food, pizza, and coffee. OSM directions
  • Whiskey Creek Rustics, 530 SE Jackson St.
  • The People's Goods, 549 SE Jackson St.
  • Spunky Steer, 2395 Northwest Stewart Parkway.
  • The Apothecary Roseburg, 415 SE Jackson St.
  • Bohemian Rhapsody Boutique, 549 SE Jackson St.
  • Farm Decor, 507 SE Jackson St.
  • Reverie Record Shop, 642 SE Jackson St.
  • Umpqua Valley Farmer's Market. Held every Saturday from 8am-1pm on Jackson St
  • Sugar Magnolia, 552 SE Main St.
  • Waldron's Outdoor Sports.
  • While Away Books, 932 W Harvard Ave.
  • Dino's Ristorante, 404 SE Jackson St, +1 541 673-0848. Italian cuisine featuring fresh, locally grown ingredients prepared in modern combinations.
  • Brix 527, 527 SE Jackson, +1 541 440-4901.
  • Casey's Diner
  • Rodeo Steakhouse
  • Jackson Street Provisions 424 SE Jackson Street
  • Kowloon's Restaurant - Chinese
  • Los Dos Amigos - Mexican
  • Gilberto's Mexican Restaurant - Mexican
  • The Parrot House - Fine Dining
  • Backside Brewing - Brick Oven Pizza and More
  • Mariachi Loco - Mexican
  • Black n' Bleu Bistro
  • Brix Grill
  • Urban NY Pizza & Grill - Pizza
  • Jersey Lily - Home of the Frog Burger
  • 7 Seven Thai
  • Old Soul Pizza
  • Little Brothers Pub - Pub food
  • Granny's Mini Hut - Old Fashioned Burger Joint
  • True Kitchen & Bar
  • Pete's Drive-In - Drive-In Diner, hosts cruise-in's during Graffiti Weekend in July.

Drink

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  • Backside Brewing
  • North Forty.
  • Old 99 Brewing
  • North Forty
  • Drapers Taphouse
  • Alexander's Greek Cuisine.
  • Noir Wine Bar
  • Jersey Lily
  • Umpqua Valley Wineries: Wild Rose, Giradet, Spangler Vineyards, Melrose Vineyards, HillCrest Vineyard, Palotai Vineyard, Reustle Prayer Rock Vineyards, Henry Estate, Misty Oaks, MarshAnne Landing, Sienna Ridge Estate

Sleep

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Hotels

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Camping

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Vacation Rentals

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Connect

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Routes through Roseburg
EugeneCottage Grove  N  S  CanyonvilleMedford
END ← Jct W  W  E  Crater Lake N.P.Jct N S


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