Ashland, Oregon Visitors Guide
Settled in 1852, Ashland is a beautiful town near the Siskiyou Mountains and the Rogue River Valley. It is home to Southern Oregon University and host to the Shakespeare Festival. You can spend your day enjoying the area attractions and then relax at the Ashland Springs Hotel which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, or at area bed and breakfast inns like the Country Willows, Oak Hill, or the Romeo Inn.
Ashland Parks & Recreation
Lithia Park -While here you can indulge
in nature trails, picnicking, tennis, and sand volleyball
in the 100 acre
woodland park. As you amble its flower lined paths you will
find forest shelters, a playground, rose gardens and Japanese
gardens.
Crater Lake National Park - This is Oregon’s only national park and is home to America’s deepest lake. You can explore its trails for the best view of Crater Lake or you can ride atop its waters in the guided boat tours (summertime only). During warm weather, you can
drive the 32 mile rim road.
Emigrant Lake - Here you can go swimming, windsurfing, sailing, boating, waterskiing and fishing. For fun of a drier sort, there is a campground, picnic area and barbecue pits.
Jacksonville - This where early Oregonians first struck it rich (1851). By the 1920s, the gold had “panned-out” and the county seat was moved to Medford. The town was made a historic landmark in 1967. Today, you can see the courthouse, the library, and several other original structures.
Railroad Park - If you love trains, spend some time touring the railroad exhibits, or riding the mini train and assorted rides.
Family Fun in Ashland
Rogue Rock Gym - Do you love to climb? When you visit the Rogue Rock Gym you will find a superb climbing terrain and a high quality fitness facility.
Emigrant Lake Waterslide - Splish, splash and shout and scream as you cruise down the 280 foot twin flume waterslide.
Kids Imagination Discovery Space - Learn by using your senses. Here, touching, testing, and experimenting are encouraged—especially for the young and young at heart.
House of Mystery at the Oregon Vortex - Mysterious phenomena’s are explained. Such as, why do you seem shorter when you face the south? Visit here to have this and many other questions answered.
Rogue Valley Family Fun Center - Need to burn off some energy? Grab the kids and head here for mini-golf, arcade games, go-karts, bumper boats, a driving range, batting cages and other great ways to have a blast.
 Ashland
Museums & Galleries
Rogue Gallery & Art Canter - A beautiful way to spend the day-you can see a variety of exhibits or take part in classes/lectures offered.
Schneider Museum of Art - You can see a wide range of art
displays and permanent collections in the four galleries.Thomas
Kinkaid Gallery -Do you love the Painter of Light?
If so, then you won’t want to miss the opportunity to see
his inspiring work.
Art Dujour - If you are stirred by unique works of art then this is the place for you! You can see mixed media, acrylic, oil, pastel, pencils, watercolor, sculptures and more all created by area artist.
Outdoor Adventures in Ashland
Bear Creek Greenway and Nature Trail - Get in touch with your surroundings as you hike or bike the beautiful trail along the Bear Creek streambed.
Grieve’s Guide Service Inc. -Want to explore the countryside, but prefer to let someone else do the navigation? Then hire a guide for area fishing along the Rogue, Umpqua River, the Sixes River, the Chetco and the Elk River.
Noah’s River Adventures - An adrenaline rush waiting just for you. Here you will find one and two day trips on class III & IV waters.
Ski Ashland - You can hit the slopes via the 4 chairlifts to the 23 runs. There is beginner to advanced slopes as well as cross country trails.
River Trips Unlimited, Inc. - To experience fishing, rafting, camping and all the fantastic family fun of the water, you can’t go wrong when you make this part of your Oregon tour.
Ashland Arts & Entertainment
Oregon Shakespeare Festival - If you are a fan of the bard, then take advantage of seeing the pros perform. For 8 months of each year you can see 11 plays in 3 theatres, schedule backstage tours or attend lectures and concerts.
Oregon Stage Works - Here you will find many interesting and entertaining performances that will call to mind the best of New York’s off-Broadway productions.
Photo Credits: Siskiyou Mountains by Endlisnis;
Ashland in Fall and Library Statue by Elektra Noelani Fisher; Crater Lake by Anne Hornyak; Shakespeare Theatre by Clyde Adams III
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