shland
Oregon is a northwest cultural center surrounded by national
forests, beautiful mountains, and rushing streams. The town is
home to the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Wineries, incredible
whitewater rafting, and to Momentum River Expeditions. Below are
links to some of our favorite Ashland web sites and businesses;
including information on lodging, dining, activities (besides
rafting), and getting here and away.
places
to stay:
Please keep in mind that finding rooms in the Ashland area on
weekends can be difficult, so plan ahead
Ashland Hotels:
The Plaza Inn and Suites: The inn is located on Ashland Creek one block from the Plaza and the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. The rooms are beautiful and our guests have always loved the service.
The Flagship Inn of Ashland: The flagship has a good location, very friendly staff, and good rates. Give them a call at 1-800-547-6414 or check out their web site.
The Peerless Hotel and Restaurant: The Hotel is included in the National Register of Historic Places and the Restaurant is one of the finest in Ashland. They also have a great web site and a wonderful environmental philosophy.
Jacksonville Inn: One of Oregon's most acclaimed Bed & Breakfasts and restaurants (they also have amazing deserts). A note, however – this inn is in historic Jacksonville, 16 miles from downtown Ashland.
There are other great Hotels in Ashland – Ask if you need more choices!
Ashland
Oregon Bed & Breakfasts:
The Albion Inn: The Albion offers a sweet farmhouse exterior with a serene, spacious interior and comfortable rooms. Just four level blocks to theaters and one block from the library and downtown shopping, the Albion’s lovely neighborhood setting also puts you within walking, biking and hiking distance of all Ashland offers. Visit their web site and give Ashland’s most attentive innkeeper, Stephanie, a call.
Country Willows Bed & Breakfast: This is a beautiful 1896 farmhouse on 5 acres, just 2 miles above town. The views are amazing and it is very quiet. They have nine rooms including three romantic barn suites with fireplaces, spas, and wet-bars. The Willows also has a heated pool, a Jacuzzi, bicycles, and hiking trails from the property. Visit their web site and give Chuck or Debbie a call.
The Delaunayhouse : Just a block from downtown this B and B is located in a historic part of downtown Ashland.
ashland
restaurants:
Ashland is an amazing place to eat out- there are a ton of great places. These are just a few of our favorites
:
Grilla Bites: They have wonderful environmental and community ethics and their food is really good too! They serve Organic sandwiches, soups, salads and more. A great place for lunch and dinner.
(541) 488-0889
47 Main Street in downtown Ashland (In the Plaza)
Agave: They serve fresh gourmet Tacos and Tamales. Yummy.
541-488-1770
92 North Main St. downtown Ashland (A half block north of the plaza)
Amuse Restaurant: They serve “Northwest/French” cuisine. The food is amazing and Amuse is our favorite ”fancy” restaurant.
541.488.9000
N. First Street in downtown Ashland
Omar’s: A local favorite serving great seafood and steak. This place is really good and always busy.
541.482.1281
1380 Siskiyou Blvd, Ashland (The intersection of Ashland St. Siskiyou)
Pasta Piatti: located in downtown Ashland, this contemporary Italian restaurant offers delicious food and a great wine list.
541 488 5493
358 E Main in Downtown Ashland
Tabu Restaurant: With Nuevo style tapas and entrees, Tabu is a great Latin restaurant and bar (and one of Pete’s hang-outs). They also have Salsa nights Thursday and Saturday with lessons for beginners.
541-482-3900
16 N. Pioneer downtown Ashland
Morning Glory: Our favorite place to enjoy breakfast!
541-488-8636
1149 Siskiyou Blvd in Ashland (Just South of the main part of downtown)
The DragonFly: They serve “Latin Asian Fusion” Cuisine. It is really good and they have a great outdoor garden to eat at.
541.488.4855
241 Hargadine Street, Ashland (just above the Ashland Springs)
Mix Sweet Shop: Great Coffee, pastries, chocolates, and most importantly Gelato!
(541) 488-9885
57 N Main St in downtown Ashland (in the plaza)
The Shopping Kart: The best Grocery Store in the world – where we get all our produce.
541 488 1579
2268 Ashland St Ashland (near the middle I-5 Exit)
Activities:
Ashland Oregon Shakespeare Festival: The nation’s oldest and largest rotating theatre located in the heart of downtown. A must see when visiting Ashland.
Jacksonville Britt Festival: Just a short drive away. A beautiful outdoor music venue with artists ranging from classical composers to pop singers. Bring food, wine, and enjoy, it's an amazing place to see a show
Gentle Journeys: Mary Beth Lee has hiked and backpacked extensively throughout the U.S. and offers guided hikes throughout this wonderful area.
Ashland Wine Tours: Tours of wineries in the area – We are home to some amazing wines!
Oregon Caves National Monument: A cool tour through a network of caves and underground rooms. About 1.5 hours from Ashland.
Crater Lake National Park: About 2 hours to the east – an amazing day trip.
Information
on ashland:
The
Best of Ashland: A Guide to Ashland and Southern Oregon Web sites
on Tourism, Shopping, Restaurants, Businesses, Real Estate, etc.
Local
Wineries: They dot the valley below the town.
Ashland
Bed and Breakfast Network: The Easy Way to Find an Ashland
Bed and Breakfast.
travel
to ashland:
Driving
Times and Directions to Ashland Oregon
Portland
to Ashland, Oregon
Eugene
to Ashland, Oregon
Bend
to Ashland, Oregon
Sacramento
to Ashland, Oregon
San
Francisco to Ashland, Oregon
Medford
Airport: Fifteen minutes
from Ashland, this is a very convenient way to arrive.
