The best things to do in Medford

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Bear Creek Golf Center is the low-stress 9-hole executive loop along Bear Creek where beginners and rusty sticks get right again, and short…

2355 S Pacific Hwy

Bear Creek Golf Center is the low-stress 9-hole executive loop along Bear Creek where beginners and rusty sticks get right again, and short games get sharper. This week, hit the TopTracer driving range, snag a lesson, then toast the round in the clubhouse.

From the Medford newsletter, September 8, 2026

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Large indoor/outdoor entertainment hub with arcade games, rides, mini-golf & dining options.

67 Peninger Rd (Central Point)

Large indoor/outdoor entertainment hub with arcade games, rides, mini-golf & dining options.

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Claw Planet

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Need a low-stress dopamine hit and a reason to cheer with the kids? Claw Planet is a locally owned, family-run claw machine arcade packed…

749 Medford Center · ✓ checked Aug 19

Need a low-stress dopamine hit and a reason to cheer with the kids? Claw Planet is a locally owned, family-run claw machine arcade packed with fun prizes and variety, perfect for a quick outing, game night energy boost, or celebrating those tiny-but-mighty wins.

From the Medford newsletter, August 25, 2026

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Quail Point Golf Course is the Rogue Valley’s go-to nine when you want real golf without burning a whole day. Smooth greens, a legit…

8546, 1200 Mira Mar Ave

Quail Point Golf Course is the Rogue Valley’s go-to nine when you want real golf without burning a whole day. Smooth greens, a legit practice setup for putts and chips, and lively leagues like Monday Night Madness and Divot Divas... perfect for a midweek reset or quick weekend loop.

From the Medford newsletter, September 21, 2026

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Crunch Time!

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Need to shake off a long week? Crunch Time! runs puzzle-packed escape rooms plus a wreck room where you can safely smash donated…

230 E Main St

Need to shake off a long week? Crunch Time! runs puzzle-packed escape rooms plus a wreck room where you can safely smash donated electronics to your heart’s content.

From the Medford newsletter, September 1, 2026

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Stewart Meadows Golf Course is West Medford’s walkable nine that still keeps you honest, with kind greens, four ponds, a creek, and 39 sand…

1301 S Holly St

Stewart Meadows Golf Course is West Medford’s walkable nine that still keeps you honest, with kind greens, four ponds, a creek, and 39 sand traps winding through 800-plus trees. Bring the fam for an easy-on-the-legs loop, then celebrate at the Tee Time Cafe because fries taste better after pars.

From the Medford newsletter, September 16, 2026

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Chain of movie theaters, some with multiple screens, stadium seats & self-service ticketing kiosks.

651 Medford Center

Chain of movie theaters, some with multiple screens, stadium seats & self-service ticketing kiosks.

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Centennial Golf Club brings a John Fought-designed, Donald Ross-style 18-hole here in Medford, a 7,309-yard par-72 with Rogue Valley views…

1900 N Phoenix Rd

Centennial Golf Club brings a John Fought-designed, Donald Ross-style 18-hole here in Medford, a 7,309-yard par-72 with Rogue Valley views and plenty of shot-making choices. When you’ve tapped in, slide over to the Centennial Grille and full bar for the debrief with your foursome.

From the Medford newsletter, September 3, 2026

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Southern Oregon's premiere haunted house, Nightmares on the Rogue, brings the chills with roaming characters and seasonal twists like The…

502 N Fir St

Southern Oregon's premiere haunted house, Nightmares on the Rogue, brings the chills with roaming characters and seasonal twists like The Fright Before Christmas plus a magical, chaotic rescue mission through Santa's Haunted Coal Mine. Grab a brave friend and make it your adrenaline fix this week.

From the Medford newsletter, September 12, 2026

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