Gold Hill, OR is a small city situated in the Rogue Valley of southern Oregon. Despite its small size, it has an abundance of activities and attractions to explore. The city is home to several wineries, craft breweries, and local restaurants that make it a great destination for visitors looking for a unique experience. Gold Hill is also known for its many historical sites and landmarks such as the historic Crater Rock Museum, which showcases archaeological artifacts from the region. Outdoor enthusiasts have a variety of trails and parks to explore in the area including Woodruff Park, Gold Hill Nature Preserve and Gold Hill Lookout Tower.
The reviews of Gold Hill are overwhelmingly positive with many noting how peaceful and picturesque it is. Visitors enjoy the scenic views of the surrounding countryside as well as the quaint downtown area with its array of shops and cafes. There are also plenty of opportunities to get outdoors with access to trails, nature preserves and other outdoor activities in the area. Additionally, those who visit often remark on how friendly the locals are which makes it even more inviting for tourists to visit. With so much to do and see, it's no wonder why so many people have wonderful experiences when visiting this charming city.
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Gold Hill--best climate for year-round boating - 2/21/2020
I first kayaked through Gold Hill 30 years ago and fell in love with the river there. I grew up in Bend, Oregon and the Deschutes river and loved the Deschutes but when I discovered the Rogue River with its beautiful water quality, incredible fishing, and mossy covered rocks, I was speechless. The Deschutes river has volcanic rock which can peel the skin off your knuckles while kayaking and damage your boats. The Rogue River is incredibly gentle for swimmers, kayakers, rafters, and fishermen while having the same difficulty challenge as Deschutes river excitement. I found the three-seasons of the Rogue Valley communities to be preferable to the Central Oregon climate. I spent so many days shoveling snow in Bend while a typical winter day in Gold Hill involves warming your beverage while watching the snow melt into the river. I boat year-round now in Gold Hill and love the mix of seasons. I lived in Portland, Eugene, Salem, Corvallis, and Bend and my favorite place is being on
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Recreation~Winery - 6/11/2012
Del Rio Vineyards~is a huge part of the Gold Hill community. As a wine club member, you can enjoy free tastings, discounts on wine and merchandise, as well as, take guests to enjoy the wonderful wine. They also host several music/food venues in their beautiful barrel/wine tasting room. Nestled in the hills of Southern Oregon with the beautiful rogue river nearby, the summer months are the perfect time to enjoy what Gold Hill has to offer. Camping, fishing, rafting, and wine tasting make for a wonderful experience in beautiful
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Gold Hill - 3/11/2012
Small town atmosphere. Plenty of outdoor activity especially associated with the Rogue River which flows right through the community. Fishing, hunting, rafting, hiking, camping all
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