Why go
- City and county seat in Oregon, United States.
- Served by Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport (MFR).
History
Medford is a city in and the county seat of Jackson County, Oregon, in the United States. As of the 2020 United States census the city had a total population of 85,824, making it the eighth-most populous city in Oregon, and a metropolitan area population of 223,259, making the Medford Metropolitan Statistical Area the fifth 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 hometown of Concord, Massachusetts. Medford is near the middle fork of Bear Creek.
Where to stay
15 Geneva St, Medford, OR 97504 · ladygenevabedandbreakfast.com
212 Valley View Dr, Medford, OR 97504 · thewhitehouse-bedandbreakfast.com
509 N Riverside Ave, Medford, OR 97501 · pinetreeinnmedford.com
2399 S Pacific Hwy, Medford, OR 97501 · compasshotel.com
3548 Heathrow Way, Medford, OR 97504 · ihg.com
1395 Center Dr, Medford, OR 97501 · marriott.com
580 Airport Rd, Medford, OR 97504 · myplacehotels.com
2111 Biddle Rd, Medford, OR 97504 · wyndhamhotels.com
525 S Riverside Ave, Medford, OR 97501 · stayhihotels.com
1102 N Riverside Ave, Medford, OR 97501 · relaxinnmedford.com
2300 Biddle Rd, Medford, OR 97504 · rogueregency.com
1503 Center Dr, Medford, OR 97501 · marriott.com
529 E Barnett Rd, Medford, OR 97504 · woodspring.com
1000 Welcome Way, Medford, OR 97504 · hilton.com
600 Airport Rd, Medford, OR 97504 · marriott.com
60 E Stewart Ave, Medford, OR 97501 · choicehotels.com
2010 Hospitality Way, Medford, OR 97504 · hilton.com
345 S Central Ave, Medford, OR 97501 · budgetinnmedford.com
1154 E Barnett Rd, Medford, OR 97504 · bestwestern.com
2280 Biddle Rd, Medford, OR 97504 · choicehotels.com
850 Alba Dr, Medford, OR 97504 · wyndhamhotels.com
1122 Morrow Rd, Medford, OR 97504 · hilton.com
1950 Biddle Rd, Medford, OR 97504 · choicehotels.com
1501 S Pacific Hwy, Medford, OR 97501 · choicehotels.com
954 Alba Dr, Medford, OR 97504 · travelersinnmedford.com
324 S Central Ave, Medford, OR 97501 · citycentermotel.com
Indoor
411 E Barnett Rd, Medford, OR 97501 · royalcrestmedford.com
509 N Riverside Ave, Medford, OR 97501 · tikilodgemotel.com
Restaurants & places to go
Thai, Restaurant · Bon Dechyarit and Daeng Watcharaphong have met more than 10 years ago when they worked in a Thai restaurant in Los Angeles. We had a dream… · charmthaikitchenoregon.com
American, Breakfast, Pie, Restaurant · Punky’s Diner and Pies is a 50’s Diner in Medford Oregon, with “Homemade Goodness you can taste”. Jim and Connie Ronda… · punkysdinerandpies.com
Italian, Restaurant · My Wife and I Opened Vinny's Italian Kitchen in 2000. We were Voted Best Italian Restaurant 10 Years in a row. We sold to family in 2011… · vinnysitaliankitchen.com
Asian, Wine, Restaurant · Bambu is all about sharing. We encourage you to see and taste a variety of dishes and pass them around the table. At bambu,… · tigerroll.com
Mexican, Restaurant · Inspired by traditional Mexican family recipes and modern cooking styles, we’re proud to deliver the best Mexican foods in the Medford… · elmolcajetemedford.com
Pizza, Restaurant · When Kaleidoscope creators Jake Allmaras, Kristi Haavig, and Ben Allmaras set out to establish a gourmet pizza restaurant in the Rogue… · kaleidoscopepizza.com
Regional, Cafe · Vegetarian cafe, always dairy-free, mostly vegan Opening hours: 10:00-18:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegan options, step-free access, air… · rootedmedford.com
Bubble Tea, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:30-20:15; Su 11:30-16:15 Features: takeaway, delivery · 551 Medford Center, Medford, 97504 · kungfutea.com
Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 15:00-22:00; Sa-Su 12:00-22:00 · 1720 Delta Waters Road, Medford, 97504 · texasroadhouse.com
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 10:30-01:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway, step-free access · 1970 Crater Lake Highway, Medford, 97504 · locations.in-n-out.com
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: 10:00-23:00 Features: takeaway · 41 East Stewart Avenue, Medford, 97501 · arbys.com
Ice Cream, Ice Cream · Opening hours: 11:00-22:00 · 1100 Biddle Road, Medford, 97504 · locations.baskinrobbins.com
Wings, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-We 10:30-24:00; Th-Sa 10:30-01:00; Su 09:00-24:00 · 1700 Delta Waters Road, Medford, 97504 · buffalowildwings.com
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 06:30-22:00; Su closed Features: takeaway, delivery · 10 Rossanley Drive, Medford, 97501 · chick-fil-a.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Su-Th 05:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 05:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · 724 North Main Street, Phoenix, 97535 · dutchbros.com
Breakfast, American, Restaurant · Opening hours: 06:00-22:00 · 2000 Biddle Road, Medford, 97504 · eatatelmers.com
Juice, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 08:00-20:00; Su 08:00-19:00 Features: takeaway · 20 Rossanley Drive, Medford, 97501 · locations.jamba.com
Chinese, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:00-21:30; Fr 09:00-21:30; Sa-Su 10:00-21:30 Features: takeaway · 1378 Center Drive, Medford, 97501 · pandaexpress.com
Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th,Su 11:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-23:00 · 2200 Crater Lake Highway · redlobster.com
Tex-Mex, Fast Food · Opening hours: 24/7 Features: takeaway · 1600 East Pine Street, Central Point, 97502 · locations.tacobell.com
Sushi, Fast Food · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:30-20:30; Fr,Sa 11:00-21:00 · 63 Rossanley Drive, Medford, 97501 · shinseimedford.com
Donut, Fast Food · Opening hours: We-Fr 07:00-14:00; Sa-Su 08:00-14:00 · 590 Airport Road, Medford, 97504 · snoballtreats.com
Pretzel, Snack, Restaurant · Opening hours: 10:00-20:00 · 15 Garfield Street, Medford, 97501 · locations.auntieannes.com
Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-21:00 · 970 North Phoenix Road, Medford, 97504 · blueroyalindiancuisine.com
Argentine, Empanadas, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-17:00; Su closed · 137 South Central Avenue, Medford, 97501 · cabaempanadas.com
Pub, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:00-23:00 Features: outdoor seating · 315 East 5th Street, Medford · commonblockbrewing.com
Hawaiian, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:00-20:00 · 1333 Plaza Boulevard · thehawaiianhut.com
Vietnamese, Restaurant · Opening hours: 11:00-21:30 · 1924 Biddle Road, Medford, 97504 · phomedford.com
Peruvian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-19:00 Features: outdoor seating · 1925 West Main Street · peruvianpointfoodtruck.com
Salad, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 10:30-20:00; Sa-Su 11:00-19:00 Features: outdoor seating, vegan options · 1251 East McAndrews Road, Medford, 97504 · roguesalad.com
Fish And Chips, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Th,Su 11:00-20:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-21:00 · 827 West Jackson Street · medfordwharf.com
Japanese, Sushi, Ramen, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-15:00,16:30-21:00; Sa-Su 11:30-15:00,16:30-21:00 · 213 East Barnett Road, Medford, 97501 · tosusushiramen.com
Frozen Yogurt, Ice Cream · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00 · 67 Rossanley Drive, Medford, 97501 · yogurthut.net
Dessert, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · locations.cinnabon.com
Restaurant · Opening hours: We-Su 12:00-21:00 · 1206 North Riverside Avenue, Medford, 97501 · shikisushiasianfusion.com
Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo,Sa 14:00-19:30; Tu-Fr 12:30-19:30 · Surrey Drive, Medford, 97501 · cash.app
Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 07:00-15:00; Sa 08:00-14:00 · 1130 Biddle Road · ahuvabagels.com
Mongolian Grill, Restaurant · Mongolian Grill restaurant · 975 Medford Center, Medford, 97504 · happydragonbbq.com
Food Court · food court · 208 North Main Street, Phoenix, 97535 · phoodery.com
Indoor
Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Su 11:00-21:00 · 2392 North Pacific Highway · alisthaikitchen.net
American, Breakfast, Brunch, Pies, Restaurant · Annette Clayton is the owner and sole proprietor of Rooster's Restaurant since January of 2014. She started… · 1roostersrestauran.wixsite.com
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00 Features: delivery · 3125 Crater Lake Highway, Medford, 97504 · olivegarden.com
Asian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 12:00-22:00 · 450 South Riverside Avenue · chinahutmedford.com
Mexican, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:30-22:00; Fr 10:30-21:00; Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 11:00-20:00 Features: takeaway · 539 Medford Center, Medford, 97504 · bajafresh.com
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Airports
Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport (MFR) 3.2 mi to the centre
1000 Terminal Loop Parkway, Medford, OR 97504 — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 5 airlines (Alaska Airlines, Allegiant Air, United Airlines, American Airlines…) · direct flights to 7 destinations incl. Los Angeles, Denver, Las Vegas, Portland, Salt Lake City… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 5 airlines, 7 direct destinations
- Alaska Airlines AS (Dash 8-400) · 3 routes: Los Angeles*, Portland*, Seattle*
- Allegiant Air G4 (MD-80) · 2 routes: Las Vegas, Los Angeles
- United Airlines UA (CRJ, EM2) · 2 routes: Denver*, San Francisco*
- American Airlines AA (Dash 8-400) · 1 route: Los Angeles*
- Delta Air Lines DL (CRJ) · 1 route: Salt Lake City*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Ashland Municipal Airport Sumner Parker Field (AHM) 14 mi to the centre
Ashland, OR, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Grants Pass Airport (GTP) 29 mi to the centre
Grants Pass, OR, US — Indoor waiting area, but you walk out to the aircraft to board — bring an umbrella or a coat if the forecast is poor.
Sutton on Rogue Airport 11 mi to the centre
White City, OR, US
Medella Bison Ranch Airport 11 mi to the centre
Ashland, OR, US
Where things are
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Rogue Valley International-Medford Airport (MFR); 25 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: MFR has direct flights to 7 destinations on 5 airlines (incl. Los Angeles, Denver, Las Vegas, Portland, Salt Lake City…).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Medford, Oregon. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Public transit · Schedules & GTFS data
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