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Ashland (Oregon) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

city in Jackson County, Oregon, United States

About Ashland (Oregon)

Ashland is a small town, home of theOregon Shakespeare Festival, one of the largest and oldest regional theaters in the country.Southern Oregon Universitybalances the tourist population with students throughout the year. The weather is relatively mild, with a few days of snow in the winter, several days of 100F weather in the summer. Some believe that the town resembles northern Italy or Switzerland, with snow-covered peaks in the winter, a lake not too far away in the valley, and a nice, small-town, community feel that is oh-so-rare these days in the States. There are two main business districts: one downtown, centered on the Plaza and running southwest along Main Street toward the library. This old-fashioned boutique shopping area is home to many amazing restaurants. In fact, you'll hav

Top Attractions in Ashland (Oregon)

Explore the best things to see and do in Ashland (Oregon):

  • Ashland Independent Film Festival
  • Ashland Street Cinema
  • Britt Festival
  • Crater Lake
  • Emigrant Lake
  • First Friday Artwalk
  • Lithia Artisans' Market
  • Lithia Park

Where to Eat in Ashland (Oregon)

Must-try local food and restaurants:

  • 🍴Bento's East
  • 🍴Big Al's
  • 🍴Brothers Deli
  • 🍴Greenleaf Restaurant
  • 🍴Larks
  • 🍴Louie's

Where to Stay in Ashland (Oregon)

  • 🏨Arden Forest Inn
  • 🏨Ashland Commons
  • 🏨Ashland Hills Hotel and Suites
  • 🏨Ashland Mountain House B&B
  • 🏨Ashland's Bed and Breakfast Network
  • 🏨Ashland Springs Hotel

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