Roseburg Travel Guide

  Great wines, great winery, great times...
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      Great wines, great winery, great times...
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  • The historic tasting barn of Melrose Vineyards
      The historic tasting barn of Melrose...
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  • Even friendly dogs greet you @ Melrose Vineyards
      Even friendly dogs greet you @ Melrose...
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  • Hands on testing & tastings @ Melrose Vineyards
      Hands on testing & tastings @ Melrose...
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  • Great gift shop @ Melrose VineyardsHands
      Great gift shop @ Melrose VineyardsHands
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Things to Do  

Must stop on the wine tour of Roseburg

Must stop on the wine tour of Roseburg, Roseburg

 TheTravelSlut Says:  Roseburg, Oregon, located about 45 miles south of Eugene and where Interstate 5 divides the city, is the hub of southern Oregon wines and some great ones at that. The Umpqua River feeds the fields of Roseburg and adjacent rural Melrose and where you will find the finest... 

Check out a working fish hatchery

Check out a working fish hatchery, Roseburg

 TheTravelSlut Says:  The hatchery is open all year and is fascinating to all ages to see the fish at various stages of life.Fish you will see include: Spring chinook salmon, steelhead and rainbow trout. At the hatchery: Adult fish may be observed in natural holding pools. Visitors may feed... 

Wildlife Safari

Wildlife Safari, Roseburg

 derats Says:  Wildlife Safari is the only drive through park in the Pacific Northwest. Located in Winston, Oregon, just 6 miles south of Roseburg, Wildlife Safari enjoys a wonderful climate in a rural setting. . Exotic animals roam freely over 600 acres of grasslands and wooded areas,... 

Crater Lake National Park

Crater Lake National Park, Roseburg

 aquatic Says:  The reason I decided to stay in Roseburg was a trip to Crater Lake State Park. I beleive other people said enough about this park, I just want to add that one day is not enough to make that trip the right way... Umpqua river and the road along the river is so beautiful that... 

Submarine races

Submarine races, Roseburg

 hindu1936 Says:  For an exciting time in Roseburg, go down to the river and watch the submarine races. Take your book, blanket, coffee, and an alarm clock to wake up by. The last exciting thing to happen in Roseburg was in 1965 when a truck carrying fertilizer blew up. They still talk about... 

Scenic Byway - Highway 138

Scenic Byway - Highway 138, Roseburg

 derats Says:  The Land of Umpqua offers you a "rushing water" journey to Crater Lake via Highway 138, an Oregon Scenic Byway. You'll be in awe as you explore numerous waterfalls and view some of the finest whitewater rafting and fly fishing waters in America.Your first stop is Glide and... 

Hotels  

Windmill Inn of Roseburg

 1 Review and 9 Opinions  USD. 2P/1B = $50 --- 2P/2B = $60 128 units, A/C; C/CATV; Htd pool; sauna; whirlpool; pets. Dining... 

Restaurants  

Charleys BBQ: excellent prime rib

Charleys BBQ: excellent prime rib, Roseburg

 biscits Says:  We stopped by on a Saturday night- still plenty of seating. We ordered the pork ribs, the three meat platter, and the prime rib. All meals came with two side dishes and bread. We all enjoyed our meals, and all took home doggy bags- way to much delicious food. The prime rib... 

Anthony's Italian Cafe': Don't Miss Anthony's

Anthony's Italian Cafe': Don't Miss Anthony's, Roseburg

 jmk171 Says:  When in Roseburg, I never miss dinner at Anthony's. Family owned and operated, several of these recipes, include the famous cheesecake, are direct from Mama. They have a terrific selection of local wines and the staff is very informed on the qualities of each one. Food,... 

Too many to list! For...

Too many to list! For..., Roseburg

 Nancy_in_OR Says:  Too many to list! For everyday food, you can't beat Casey's. Located behind a service station, just off Garden Valley Blvd. Voted the best place in town for breakfast. This is a family owned/run restaurant.For the meat lovers: Beef-n-Brew, located in the Roseburg Valley... 

Transportation  

Roseburg is smack dab in the...
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Roseburg is smack dab in the middle of the state on Interstate 5.
Roseburg has a very expensive taxi service and a very inefficient public bus line. You're really better off driving, or for short trips, walk or bike! Roseburg is small enough to talk from the west city limit to the east in only a few hours...

Written Oct 4, 2002

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Shopping  

MELROSE VINEYARDS TASTING ROOM & WINERY: The best Oregon wine on the wine tour route
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Melrose Vineyards is a must-see and must stop if you are in the Roseburg area (between Eugene and Grants Pass/Ashland and right off Interstate 5). Their great award-winning wines are only surpassed by the great and friendly staff and owner.

The estate was established in 1996 on the South Umpqua River and has since become a highlight stop on the local and regional wine tours. Look for the attraction sign on Interstate 5 at various Roseburg exits.

The winery is listed as an attraction on the Interstate 5 roadsigns near Roseburg and also in various local tourist guides and brochures.

There is a free membership wine club with a 20% discount on all wine orders of a case or more; shipments of 2 to 3 premium Melrose wines delivered to your door 4 times a year.

Special events occur throughout the year such as the Seafood and WineFest plus the Annual Grape Stomp festival.

Melrose Vineyards specializes in Pinot Noir but also sells and serves top quality Pinot Gris, Merlot, Chardonnay and an award winning Cabernet Sauvignon.

What to buy: Wine, wine accessories, wine-related items from clothing to implements for eating or drinking.

They have a unique gift shop with speciality foods, custom gift baskets, a picnic area with panoramic view, wine club with special benefits.

and the Melrose Vineyards Tasting Room (barn). on the east side of Melqua Rd about one-half mile north of Melrose Road.

Tasting Room Open Daily 11-5pm

The varieties include:
Pinot Noir Clones
Marie feld23
Dijon 115
Pomard
777 Pinot Gris
Voigner
Riesling Syrah
Tempernillo
Baco Noir
Merlot
Dolcetto
Pinotage

There is online shopping and the website is all-inclusive with both great information and photos.

What to pay: USD $1.00 to $1.50 per tasting glass or $7.00 gets you 3 tastes and a logo glass
USD $5.00 to $8.00 per regular glass of wine
USD $16.00 to $38.00 per 750 ML bottle
USD various for 1/2 cases, full cases and multiple cases.

Very reasonable for the both the quality and uniqueness of the wines

Updated Nov 22, 2011

Address: 885 Melqua Road Roseburg, OR. 97470

Phone: 541-672-6080

Website: www.melrosevineyards.com

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Local Customs  

Roseburg is a logging town......
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Roseburg is a logging town... Don't knock it, their wood products are used worldwide in everything from simple paper to complex architecturial projects... And they always plant more trees than they take, so their forests will always be there for the next generation to enjoy.

Updated Oct 4, 2002

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Warnings and Dangers  

BOREDOM ALERT! This quiet...

BOREDOM ALERT! This quiet..., Roseburg

 Allen_Romero Says:  BOREDOM ALERT! This quiet little community doesn't have much in the way of activity, but serves as a gateway to other nearby spots that will please anyone willing to travel to them... So unless you can go places or like peace and quiet, this is probably not the best place to... 

If you are boating or swimming...

If you are boating or swimming..., Roseburg

 derats Says:  If you are boating or swimming in the North, South or Main Umpqua River. Please wear a life jacket, as all the rivers have bad undertows and swift running currents. These rivers are dangerous to the best of swimmers. 

Tourist Traps  

The Douglass County Fair...
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The Douglass County Fair happens every year at the Douglass County Fairgrounds. I never really liked this event. Its always WAY too crowded for the small town, the rides are kinda lame, the barnyards smell and the live bands are boring at best... Not to mention that during fair week the traffic in the small town of Roseburg becomes horrid...

Written Oct 4, 2002

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Off The Beaten Path  

Splendid Waterfalls

Splendid Waterfalls, Roseburg

 bearbiker Says:  After a beer at McMinnan's in downtown Roseburg, head up Hwy 138 towards Crater Lake. At mile marker 32 you will find a trailhead for one of the many waterfalls along this picturesque road.The road follows the North Umpqua River and is a favorite of fly fisherpeople. 

CRATER LAKE NATIONAL PARK The...

CRATER LAKE NATIONAL PARK The..., Roseburg

 derats Says:  CRATER LAKE NATIONAL PARKThe lake was formed after the collapse of an ancient volcano, posthumously named Mount Mazama. This volcano violently erupted approximately 7700 years ago. That eruption was 42 times as powerful as the 1980 eruption of Mt. St. Helens. The basin or... 

Roseburg is the home to...

Roseburg is the home to..., Roseburg

 Nancy_in_OR Says:  Roseburg is the home to Oregon's First Territorial Governor, General Joseph Lane. His house is located 3 houses up from the Visitor's Center. Period clothing and furniture are in the house. Located on Douglas Street. 

Favorites  

Travel up the North Umpqua...

Travel up the North Umpqua..., Roseburg

 Nancy_in_OR Says:  Travel up the North Umpqua River highway. It is a senic drive. The town just east of Roseburg is Glide --- it is the only place in the World where 2 river meet head-on (Little River & North Umpqua). Also, there is plenty of hiking along the river and if you like waterfalls,... 

10eke's General Tip

10eke's General Tip, Roseburg

 10eke Says:   We decided to stop to take a short walk in the wood. What looked really funny was the way fallen trees are handled. With chainsaws they cut away only the part that is blocking the path, since fallen trees are part of nature they are disturbed as little as possible. 

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