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The Pacific Northwest (PNW) region, which consists primarily of Washington and Oregon, with portions of Idaho and British Columbia generally included, is characterized by rugged mountain ranges, wild and scenic waterways, and diverse ecosystems. The seemingly endless travel destinations are often on top of many wish lists, and Oregon’s nearly 100,000 square miles of landscape is no exception. The Beaver State’s sunny southern region is chock full of worthy travel treasures, including Central Point, a city where family activities, well-known cheese, and local wine reign supreme.<\/p>\n
Central Point, a city of just under 20,000 people, lies in the stunning Rogue Valley, in Jackson County,\u00a0about 162 miles south of Eugene and 35 miles north of the California border. The city is framed by the Cascade and Siskiyou Mountain ranges with the Table Rocks<\/a>, flat-topped volcanic mesas formed by geological activity several million years ago, just a few miles away, making for scenic vistas. Central Point was incorporated in 1889\u00a0and was named by settler Isaac Constant because it served as the central point between two key roadways, according to Oregon Encyclopedia.<\/a> The agriculturally rich lands are well known for growing fruit, including apples, pears, and wine grapes.<\/p>\n Within the valley is the\u00a0Rogue Valley American Viticultural Area (AVA), which is home to many vineyards and tasting rooms. They’re a major attraction for those venturing to Southern Oregon or passing through on a road trip. You can pair that wine with the tastes of locally made cheese from a historic creamery. Central Point has other family-centered fun too, making for well-rounded and worthy stopover in Southern Oregon.\u00a0<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n Indulge on wine and cheese in Central Point, Oregon<\/p>\n Central Point’s famous cheese is found at the Rogue Creamery<\/a>, which produces between 12 and 15 hard cheese varietals, most notably blue cheese.\u00a0The Rogue River Blue<\/a> was named\u00a0best cheese at the World Cheese Awards in 2019 in Italy, among others.\u00a0The organic cheese is uniquely aged between nine and 11 months and wrapped in grape leaves soaked in pear-flavored spirits.\u00a0Several other blue cheese and cheddars have also earned recognition. You can visit the cheese shop daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.\u00a0and enjoy a grilled cheese for lunch while sipping on local beverages. Every April, the\u00a0Oregon Cheese Festival<\/a>\u00a0takes place in Central Point, honoring fromage from the state; it even includes a\u00a0four-course Cheesemaker’s Dinner.\u00a0<\/p>\n In\u00a0downtown Central Point,\u00a0adjacent to the creamery, is the Ryan Rose Wine<\/a> tasting room.\u00a0It’s\u00a0open Thursday through Sunday\u00a0and offers rotating tasting flights. You can enhance\u00a0your experience with a charcuterie box made from local meat and cheese options and sit inside or out. Meanwhile,\u00a0Hummingbird Estate<\/a> is a 47-acre property\u00a0with a historic 1926 estate building. It produces an array of wine\u00a0varietals, which you can sample at its tasting room, open daily from noon to 7 p.m.<\/p>\n The family- and dog-friendly Rellik Winery offers tasting flights, a pizza and panini food menu, and an alpaca and llama farm on its 15-acre property.\u00a0The winery has won many awards, and you can even stay at the\u00a0Rellik House<\/a>: a\u00a0bed and breakfast with a pool, firepit, and barbecue. It’s about a mile away from\u00a0a historic wine country gem and one of America’s coolest towns,<\/a> Jacksonville, which is also home to one of the most charming main streets in the PNW<\/a>.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n Enjoy activities for the entire family and planning your trip to Central Point<\/p>\n For more family fun in Central Point, head to the 12,000-square-foot\u00a0Crater Rock Museum<\/a> to view an expansive collection of gems, minerals, rocks, and fossils\u00a0and pick up souvenirs from the on-site gift shop. The hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. It offers\u00a0special rates for families of four, and admission for children under five is free. The second Saturday of each month is Kids Day, when all kids under 17 are admitted free. The day includes\u00a0scavenger hunts, a rock yard for collecting stones, and discounted merchandise.<\/p>\n The Rogue Valley Family Fun Center<\/a> is a large\u00a0amusement park dedicated to family entertainment featuring go-karts, bumper boats, a batting cage, miniature golf, an indoor playhouse, and arcade games. There’s no admission fee, with each activity priced separately and bundled packages available. Venture to one of the city parks<\/a>, including its largest, Don Jones Memorial Park, featuring sporting fields, walking paths, a playground, and a seasonal water park, which is open from Memorial Day to Labor Day.<\/p>\n If you’re flying into Oregon, the Rogue Valley Medford International Airport is less than 3 miles away; the city of Medford boasts\u00a0long, sunny days and a thriving wine scene<\/a>. Time your visit to align with one of several community events, including the aforementioned cheese festival,\u00a04th of July Parade and Freedom Festival<\/a>, and a spring and fall Made in Southern Oregon<\/a>\u00a0local makers event.\u00a0You’ll also want to venture to\u00a0Rogue River,\u00a0the small town that’s a big deal with festivals and outdoor fun<\/a>, located about 17 miles away.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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