Medford is a prosperous and fast-growing community. Situated on I-5, Medford lies 25 mi. southeast of Grants Pass and 10 mi. north of Ashland. It has numerous exciting facets for visitors to explore.

Medford's past is still evident in many of its well-maintained historical buildings. A Medford Historic Walking Tour pamphlet is available through the Medford Visitors and Convention Bureau (101 E. 8th St.) One of the town's most notable landmarks is the Craterian Theater at the Collier Center (see next page). Almost all of the original historic building has been replaced by the modern structure standing in its footprint, and the resulting state-of-the-art theater is now one of southern Oregon's premier venues for the performing arts.

Medford is home to the new as well as the old. Set next to Lithia Motors corporate headquarters and surrounded by new retail shops and restaurants, the recently developed Commons has become a sort of public square in the heart of downtown Medford. Teeming with activity, it is home to frequent festivals that invariably include a wide range of vendors and live entertainment.