At Christmastime, Jacksonville, Oregon Has The Most Enchanting Main Street In The Country
The holidays are a magical time of year, when beautiful decorations grace the main streets of towns, and carolers fill the wintery air with music. If you find yourself longing for a simpler time, when the holidays were less about glitz and consumerism and more about community, you need to visit the town of Jacksonville, Oregon. Take a look:
Jacksonville is a small town just west of Medford. With a population of just under 3,000 people, it's the kind of place where neighbors look out for each other and guests are always welcome.
As the holiday season approaches, the town starts dressing up with boughs of evergreen, wreaths, and bright, red bows. Jacksonville celebrates its rich history with a Victorian Christmas every year.
The season kicks off with community caroling and tree lighting on Saturday, November 30, 2019 at 5 p.m. Many of the carolers are dressed in period costume, befitting for the town's Victorian Christmas theme.
Take a ride on the Holly Jolly Trolley for just $1. It makes a short loop around town, and lets you hop on and off to patronize businesses and restaurants.
Writer, editor and researcher with a passion for exploring new places. Catherine loves local bookstores, independent films, and spending time with her family, including Gus the golden retriever, who is a very good boy.
