Accommodations & Dining

Accommodations
Ashland offers a variety of lodging alternatives to suit your personal taste. From special getaways, with fabulous food to start your day off right at one of our wonderful B&B's, relaxing rooms at our Hotels & Motels, away-from-it all respites at a Country Lodge or a special place that's ideal for groups, gatherings, weddings and retreats.

Dining
“So many choices- so little time.”

Ashland boasts 100 restaurants in a town of only slightly over 20,000 residents. Obviously, tourism affords the community with these amazing gastronomical selections. Primarily locally owned and operated, Ashland’s restaurants feature the varied talent of local chefs who take special pride in the cuisine that they present and the service they offer. Many use locally grown and raised fruits, vegetables, fish and meats taking advantage of the rich soil and temperate climate that creates some of the best agricultural land in the state. These creative chefs have received the highest marks from such prestigious magazines as Gourmet, Bon Appetit, and Food & Wine to name just a few.

You can get a great hand made burger or a succulent steak from beef raised on a nearby ranch or fresh crab or salmon caught just off the Oregon coast. International cuisine feature Asian, Italian, Mexican, French or Latin menus. A local brewery, wine bars, and many restaurants make sure your thirst is quenched with only the best the region has to offer.

Recreation & Attractions

With breath-taking natural beauty, how can you indulge in the landscape? Ashland is the jumping off point for YOUR next adventure…with ten lakes and five major rivers all within an hours’ drive.

Hiking & Biking

Ashland boasts a park system of 180 acres of developed park land, 463 acres of undeveloped park land, and over 20 miles of trails - all centered around Lithia Park, Ashland’s 93-acre crown jewel.

Winter Sports

The Mt. Ashland Ski Area is nestled in the magnificent Siskiyou Mountains, the alpine gateway to the Pacific Northwest. Mount Ashland is conveniently located halfway between San Francisco and Portland; just 8 miles off Interstate 5. Mount Ashland receives over 300 inches of annual snowfall; plenty of snow for powder hounds and plenty of sun all winter long. Mount Ashland has 23 trails in addition to chute skiing in a glacial cirque called the 'bowl'. The mountain, the people, and the quaint City of Ashland make a winning combination.

Once in town you can ice skate at Darex Family Ice Skating Rink, located outside, right across the street from Lithia Park.

If cross-country skiing or snow-shoeing is more to your liking you can purchase a Winter Snow Park Pass from the Forest Service or at Mt. Ashland and several downtown merchants for only $20 for the whole winter season. There are plenty of trails around Ashland to get you out and away!

Golfing
Southern Oregon- fast developing as a hot spot for golf.

With perfect weather full of sunshine throughout the year, the Rogue Valley is known for its golf courses. Enjoy a morning outing or create a destination golf vacation. There are many different golf tournaments to participate in throughout the year.

Shopping

Shopping in Ashland is an adventure. One of the things that makes Ashland shops so special is that the owners of the retail businesses in Ashland are local and they carefully select their merchandise to offer their customers something different than can be found in chain store shopping. Stores range from those catering to the home chef with specialty cookware, gourmet foods and wines to independently owned bookstores, specialty clothing boutiques and shoe stores, home décor and antiques. Galleries and shops feature everything from local to internationally known artists handcrafting jewelry, pottery, paintings, sculpture. Many retail businesses expand their market by taking advantage of the Ashland Fiber Network and ship their products around the world.

Festivals & Events

Seasons of Romance
Romantic Getaway Packages starting at $125 include a one night stay for two plus $75 in vouchers good at special events, great restaurants, luxurious spas, local merchants and more! Share Ashland Oregon with someone special and join in the magic of our very special city.

4th of July Parade & Celebration
Now over 100 years old, this celebration is what makes Ashland Oregon a "great small town to live in." The festivities begin early with a run, followed by a grand old parade, activities, food and entertainment in gorgeous Lithia Park, and concludes late that evening with spectacular fireworks.

Annual Food & Wine Classic
Sip, Sample and Celebrate Southern Oregon’s bounty… Ashland style. Come experience hands-on workshops, a 3-course dinner prepared by local chefs , paired with local wines as well as the Chef and Dessert Competitions showcasing local farms and food artisans. Lodging packages are available for travelers near and far.

Annual Halloween Parade
The Ashland Chamber Annual Halloween Parade and Celebration is an intensely coloful tradition celebrated each year by kids of all ages. In an effort to maintain a safe environment, the Ashland Chamber of Commerce Halloween Committee asks the community to abide by the newly established parade rules and policies.

Festival of Light
The Festival of Light, a community event put on by the Ashland Chamber, begins each year the day after Thanksgiving to kick off the holiday season. There is entertainment on the Plaza, followed by Santa’s Parade at 5:00 pm and a Grand Illumination with a countdown led by Santa and Mrs. Claus who officially turn on over one million lights all over downtown.