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Welcome to the gateway to the Apple Valley Wine Trail.

Jacksonville is a historic Gold Rush town now known for a thriving cultural and epicurean scene. Named one of America’s top 10 coolest small towns by Budget Travel Magazine, Jacksonville is home to the summer-long Britt Music & Arts Festival, an incredible selection of independently owned shops and eateries, celebrated winemakers and accessible hiking and biking opportunities.

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Nearby Cities: Medford, Central Point, Phoenix, Gold Hill, Talent

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Summer Vibes at the Britt Festival
Jacksonville, Southern Oregon

Beekman House Museum
Jacksonville, Southern Oregon

Jacksonville Cemetery
Jacksonville, Southern Oregon

Elan Guest Suites & Gallery
Jacksonville, Southern Oregon

The New Wine Pioneers
Jacksonville, Southern Oregon

Jacksonville Trolley Tours
Jacksonville, Southern Oregon
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Where can I pan for gold in Southern Oregon?

For gold panning, the Rogue River is a great place. We’ve seen many people panning for gold along the lower Rogue around Grave Creek (just past the little town of Galice…take the Merlin Exit of I-5 north of Grants Pass). You can pan on any public land stretch of river, and 1/4 a mile up…

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July 5, 2016
Amy Whitley
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