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Applegate Valley AVA · Oregon

Jacksonville

Historic Southern Oregon Wine Village

Jacksonville is one of Oregon's most beautifully preserved Gold Rush towns — a National Historic Landmark with Victorian storefronts, excellent restaurants, and easy access to the Applegate Valley's boutique wine producers including Cowhorn Vineyard and RoxyAnn Winery.

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Wineries
Nearby
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Best For
Wine & dining
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Tasting Fees
$15–$50
Vibe
Wine country charm
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🤓 Did You Know?
Wine has been produced commercially in the United States since the 1830s — California alone now has over 140 designated American Viticultural Areas (AVAs), more than any other state.

Wineries to Visit

Cowhorn Vineyard & Garden
📍 Jacksonville, Oregon
Troon Vineyard
📍 Jacksonville, Oregon
Abacela Winery
📍 Jacksonville, Oregon

Where to Eat

Gogi's Restaurant$$$

Jacksonville's most acclaimed dining — creative California-Oregon cuisine with a focus on local ingredients.

Jacksonville Inn Restaurant$$

Historic 1861 hotel restaurant — Gold Rush atmosphere and a wine list covering all of Southern Oregon.

Bella Union Restaurant$$

Long-running Jacksonville classic — wood-fired pizza and pasta in a Gold Rush-era building.

Things to Do

  • ✓ Cowhorn Vineyard appointment tasting — biodynamic Rhône varieties in the Applegate Valley
  • ✓ Britt Music Festival (summer) — outdoor classical and jazz concerts in a historic amphitheater
  • ✓ Jacksonville Historic District walk — 100+ buildings on the National Register of Historic Places
  • ✓ Applegate Valley scenic drive
  • ✓ Table Rock wilderness hiking (Medford, 20 min)
🍷 WinoNotion Insider Tip
Jacksonville is one of Oregon's most underrated destinations — the combination of genuinely preserved Gold Rush architecture, excellent restaurants, the Britt Festivals, and proximity to Applegate Valley wine country makes it a 3-day trip on its own terms.
Known For

National Historic Landmark Gold Rush town, Applegate Valley wineries, Britt Music Festival, Victorian architecture

Drive Times
Medford
5min
Ashland
20min
Grants Pass
25min
Where to Stay
Jacksonville InnHistoric

The town's landmark 1861 hotel — antique-filled rooms and one of Southern Oregon's finest restaurants on-site.

Country House Inns JacksonvilleB&B

Victorian B&B accommodation in the Historic District — walking distance to restaurants and galleries.

Medford Hotels (5 min)Mid-range

Medford (5 minutes east) has chain hotel options for those preferring modern amenities.

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