Let the Rogue River set the pace for your Grants Pass getaway. Head out with Hellgate Jetboat Excursions during its operating season, then slow down downtown with colorful glasswork at The Glass Forge and exhibitions at the Grants Pass Museum of Art. Linger over dinner, and save a separate half-day for nearby forest trails.
Yes, 8 of our Grants Pass homes allow dogs—so feel free to bring Fido along. (Just make sure to check individual home listings for any limits on the number and size of dogs they allow).
Browse dog-friendly homes >Yes. 14 of our Grants Pass vacation rentals have internet access, so you can stay connected throughout your trip.
Browse homes with internet access >Absolutely. Our local Grants Pass team includes professional housekeepers who care for all our homes here. They’ll clean thoroughly and restock amenities, so everything is ready for your arrival—and all you have to do is settle in and relax.
Learn more about Vacasa Premium Clean >Build your stay around the parts of southern Oregon you want to experience most: seasonal river excursions, downtown art, or nearby hiking. Couples and friends can mix gallery visits with dinner along G Street, while families can choose a boat outing and a self-paced public art walk.
As you compare Grants Pass vacation rentals, consider the home's location relative to your chosen departure point, downtown plans, and regional drives, along with bedroom layout and gathering space. Each home is unique, and amenities, parking, pet policies, and other features vary by home, so review the listing details before booking.
Start with the Rogue River, then make room for the city's creative side. These stops combine a Grants Pass-based river excursion with downtown experiences and a live-theater option.
Hellgate Jetboat Excursions departs from Grants Pass for guided Rogue River trips, with options that travel through Hellgate Canyon. This is a seasonal choice for travelers who want to experience the river by boat rather than spend the day on a trail.
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The Glass Forge is a working gallery and studio specializing in Venetian-style art glass, including decorative and functional pieces. Make it part of a downtown arts day to see glassmaking and browse locally made work.
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The Grants Pass Museum of Art presents rotating visual-art exhibitions in downtown Grants Pass. Its G Street location makes it a useful stop for art lovers spending part of the day exploring the city's galleries and cafés.
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The self-guided Public Art Walking Tour connects murals, sculptures, and decorated utility boxes around downtown Grants Pass. Follow the walking map at your own pace, leaving time for shops and a meal along the way.
Barnstormers Theatre brings community theater productions to Grants Pass, with a season of scheduled plays. For travelers who enjoy live performance, a show gives the trip an evening plan beyond dinner.
Historic downtown is a practical place to combine a meal with shops, galleries, and public art. G Street brings two distinct options into the same area: a seafood-focused eatery and a bar with weather-dependent rooftop dining.
The Laughing Clam is a G Street eatery and alehouse with a seafood emphasis, including fish and chips and clam chowder. Use it for lunch or dinner during a downtown day.
The Bohemian serves food and craft cocktails on G Street in historic downtown. Its rooftop and sidewalk dining are weather-dependent, making it an option for an evening meal with outdoor seating when conditions allow.
You don't need a distant destination to add variety to a Grants Pass stay. These nearby outings suit a half-day away from town, leaving the rest of your trip for the river and downtown.
South of Grants Pass, Cathedral Hills offers connected forest trails for hiking, trail running, mountain biking, and horseback riding. It's a nearby half-day outing rather than a long regional drive, with routes of different difficulty that let you match the walk to your group; bring water and share the trails with other users.
North of Grants Pass in Wolf Creek, this preserved stagecoach-era inn offers public grounds and interpretive panels about travel along the Applegate Trail. The drive out of town makes it a separate half-day history outing, particularly for travelers who want a quieter complement to their river plans.
