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City in Oregon, United States
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Ashland is a city in Southern Oregon located at the south end of the Rogue Valley, only about 15 miles from the California border.
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February through November with no plays on Mondays. One of the largest venues for production of Shakespeare's plays in North America, OSF provides a continuous run of theatrical works from early spring until late fall. In a single weekend, adventurous theater lovers can easily fit in 3 or 4 plays. The rotating repertory season of 11 plays typically includes three Shakespeare pieces, with the remainder made up of modern classics, contemporary pieces, and often one or two world or West coast premieres. The staging and acting is of consistently high quality, but the festival is very popular and buying tickets in advance is almost mandatory. Last-minute travelers can pick up spare tickets at the on-site box office or by holding up a sign on the festival plaza (aka "the bricks"). If you come during the spring or fall and/or see shows on Tuesday, Wednesday or Sunday night you can sometimes get Rush tickets from the box office for 50% off or as little as $6. Call the box office the day of and ask if they think any shows will rush. Also $30-50 (discount during spring and fall, 25-50% discount for youth and seniors).
Held each year in April.
A Jackson County park offering boating, lake swimming, fishing, and two large water slides.
Is the deepest lake in the US and known for its intensely blue waters. (80 miles north of Ashland).
Is a free event held the first Friday evening of every month in which the galleries and wineries join force. Patrons stroll Ashland's many galleries to meet the artists, see demonstrations and enjoy free refreshments and entertainment.
In nearby historic Jacksonville is an open-air concert space with varied events all summer.
On Mt. Ashland.
Elizabethan, Angus L. Bowmer and New Theaters.
Is the other most compelling theatre in town. Enjoy dinner, drinks and hilarious musical comedy all in the same place. Even if you don't come early for dinner, order a slice of Dick Hay Pie for intermission.
’s band shell offers Ashland City Band concerts on Thursday nights and Ballet Rogue performs on Monday nights during the summer.
First-run movies-located in the Ashland Shopping Center at southwest end of town.
Some smaller run and independent films-located downtown near Ashland Springs Hotel.
Burgers serves standard and specialty burgers and sandwiches (including veggie burgers) as well as a complete Mexican menu.
Breakfast and lunch.
Asian fusion lunch menu.
Sometimes has inexpensive lunch specials.
Remarkably authentic English pub grub.
Breakfast and lunch only; omelettes, burgers, and sandwiches.
Fresh, Healthy & Delicious. Family Friendly. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. Catering, Picnics, Boxed lunches. Vegetarian, Gluten Free & Vegan options. Hot sandwiches, soups, salads and specialties. Creekside dining.A local favorite for over 25 years.
Voted "Most Interesting Burgers" and "Best Value on the Plaza" by Ashland's Sneak Preview Magazine. A fun and family-friendly "Cheers" atmosphere. Creekside dining.
Wraps, sandwiches, salads and soups. (well-behaved dogs OK at sidewalk tables.)
Wonderful breakfasts and lunches.
Traditional dining, steaks & seafood.
American gourmet, including comfort foods. (well-behaved dogs OK at sidewalk tables.)
Thai cuisine. Creekside dining.
New American cuisine with French influence. Outside garden patio seating. Wine Spectator Award of Excellence. Great wine bar.
Creative Northwestern.
Newly reopened with a satisfying selection of beer and pizza.
English-style pub offering a full menu of many pub food classics and specialties as well as draft and bottled beers and spirits.
Family-friendly "Cheers" atmosphere, bi-weekly rotating microbrews, historic 100-year-old restored bar.
Extensive offering of beer brewed in Ashland by Caldera Brewing Company with a small menu of pub fare.
Specializes in local wines. They have wineries pour every Thursday night. The bar also functions as a retail bottle shop. Live music on Fridays and Saturdays with no cover.
Locally (small-batch) roasted organic and fair trade coffee and a sleek, laid-back space. Located in the railroad district near several art galleries and the Greenway walking/biking path. Free wireless.
Serves Stumptown Coffee (from Portland a leading direct trade coffee roaster). Right downtown on the plaza high-quality sweets, pastries, and coffee. Homemade ice cream. Free wireless.
Located directly across from the SOU campus on Siskiyou Blvd. Free wireless.
Ashland and Walker Streets, at the Southwest end. Free wireless.
Serving great coffee, fantastic locally-made pastries (both sweet and savory!) and ice cream, along with many other great hot and cold drinks. Free wireless, In-House Computer, as well as Outdoor porch or patio seating.
Mostly a bakery, has excellent stuffed bagels, breads and other baked treats. Not open on the weekend.
Has a coffeehouse in its second-floor loft. Free wireless.
Two blocks from OSF. 19 rooms and suites. Full gourmet breakfast included. Beautiful gardens. Free WiFi. Great packages available. Historic building, 1st southern Oregon Hospital. Rates are $140-190 in winter, $165-299 in spring/fall and $205-299 in summer.
Across from Southern Oregon University, a few blocks from downtown, and is known for being a two-time winner of the Ashland Garden of Month award. It has a pool, a lot of gardens, phones, cable TV, kitchens, free WiFi and a horde of other amenities. Rates range from $64 to $98 in winter, $69-$115 in Spring/Fall and $95-169 in summer.
The Columbia is special in that walking up the stairs is akin to going back to 1910 when it was built. It's a must see when you visit Ashland.
Is an association of 25+ inns that cooperatively provide free lodging referral service for visitors to Ashland, Oregon. ABBN is Ashland's only lodging association run entirely by volunteers, and the B&B have all met the associations high standards set for membership.
Ashland's oldest luxury B&B in quiet historic neighborhood. Elegantly renovated 1920 Craftsman. Gourmet breakfasts, organic coffee, cookies, pvt baths, king beds, AC, WiFi, NYTimes, secluded gardens.
Bed & breakfast on an acre of lush, park-like gardens.
Downtown on East Main Street in a historic building which was, for many years, the tallest building between San Francisco and Portland.
Generic hotel located north of downtown.
The only year round vacation rental actually on Mt. Ashland, on the access road (Mt. Ashland Ski Rd) is a 2 bedroom, split level log home, minutes from skiing (Mt. Ashland Ski resort), hiking (The Pacific Crest trail), biking and the Beautiful Tashi Chöling’s traditional Tibetan temple, makes this the perfect vacation rental. Mt. Ashland House is on an acre of land, in a private, secluded location. Mt. Ashland House is just 6 miles north of the California border, at the 5,000 foot level.
Two homey units; perfect for groups, families, as well as individuals. 2 equipped kitchens, 6 bedrooms, 4 baths, a/c, tv, wifi, off street parking, laundry, patio. Walk to downtown and theaters.
Lovely little two-bedroom house within walking distance of downtown shops, theaters and park. Immaculately clean and well-kept by the owners.
Built in 1852, the Ashland Mountain House served as a stagecoach stop for 25 years. Today, this old yellow farmhouse 5 miles from town is once again welcoming weary travelers with its gracious hospitality and beautiful setting on 6 acres overlooking hills and valleys. Inside the inn, you'll find a library with an antique Steinway piano and floor-to-ceiling shelves of books. Wood floors and original woodwork give the interior a classic feel, while hand-silk-screened wallpapers do a great job of conjuring up this old house's early years.
A country bed and breakfast with eight rooms and suites, one private cottage, an onsite pool and nearby hiking trails.
By bus
Greyhound stops in nearby Medford. The local RVTD bus Route 10 stops at Mr. C's (where the Greyhound bus stations is) at :26 & 56 past the hour.
By taxi
Taxi service is available from Ashland Taxi Cab +1 541 890-8080 or Yellow Cab +1 541 482-3065.
By plane
The Medford International Airport is located 15 miles north of Ashland and is serviced by Allegiant Air, United Air Lines, and Alaska Airlines/Horizon Air.
By train
The closest Amtrak station is located in Klamath Falls, approximately 80 miles away.
, every night but Monday). Many hotels and B&Bs are located close enough to the center of town to make it an easy walk.
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