Travel Ashland’s Visitor Guide

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Discover Ashland’s authentic adventures this spring and summer! Come explore our trails, taste our flavors, paddle our waters and sip our wines. Nestled at the convergence of the Cascade and Siskiyou mountains with over 300 days of sunshine, Ashland is the ideal basecamp destination for exploring southern Oregon.

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Thank you for your interest in visiting Ashland, Oregon. This Spring-Summer Guide is designed to inspire and inform you. We invite you to travel responsibly, by wearing your mask and respecting physical distancing and Oregon’s guidelines. Let us put your mind at ease. Our businesses follow the latest protocols to provide a safe and welcoming environment for you. For the most current travel and COVID-19 related updates and information visit www.travelashland.com.

We look forward to welcoming you, The Travel Ashland Team

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Table of Contents

Welcome to Ashland ...................................................................... 2

Traveling to Ashland, Mileage Chart and Historic Railroad District Map .............................................4-5

Ashland’s Climate .................................................................... 6 - 7

Stay With Us .............................................................................. 8 - 9

Taste our flavors ...................................................................10 - 11

Sip our wines .........................................................................12 - 13

Discover our outdoors ..........................................................14 - 15

Culture, shopping and spas .................................................16 - 17

Explore Southern Oregon ........................................................... 18

Lithia Park Map ............................................................................ 19

Downtown, North Main and Railroad District Map ...........20 - 21

Siskiyou Blvd and Highway 66 Map ....................................22 - 23

Travel Ashland Information ........................................................ 24

Thank you to our contributing photographers and partners:Cornelius Matteo, Lindsay Bolling Photography, Christopher Briscoe, Chris Constantine, Katharine Cato, Karin Young, Graham Lewis, Kirk

McKenzie, Weisinger Family Winery, Momentum River Expeditions, Mt. Ashland, Rogue Valley Mountain Bike Association.

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T R A V E L I N G T O A S H L A N D

By Car or RV: Ashland is centrally located halfway between Portland, Oregon and San Francisco, California. Ashland is located right over the California border, accessed from Interstate 5 Exits 11, 14 and 19. For road conditions visit www.tripcheck.org. Once you arrive, we invite you to navigate Ashland as a driver, pedestrian or cyclist. For trails and bike routes request an Ashland Map Guide.

By air: • Rogue Valley International Airport (MFR), located 15 miles

north of Ashland in Medford with commercial air provided by: Alaska, Allegiant Air, American Airlines, Delta Airlines, United and United Express.

• Ground transport available through shuttle and cab services including Uber and Lyft. Rental car services include Alamo, Budget, Avis, National and Enterprise.

• Crater Lake Taxi: 541-333-3333 • Cascade Airport Shuttle: 541-488-1998 • Yell Oh Taxi: 541-973-0800 • Super Saver Rent-a-Car: 541-482-2521By train:• AmTrak’s stations are 70 miles East in Klamath Falls, OR and

75 miles south in Dunsmuir, CA. Daily bus service provided by Greyhound-Trailways and The Shuttle, Inc./Southwest POINT from Klamath Falls to Ashland’s Siskiyou Blvd. www.amtrak.com or www.oregon-point.com (541-883-2609). Tickets for the South-west Point shuttle must be purchased through Amtrak or at the station. The Southwest Point Shuttle does not take reservations.

By bus: • Rogue Valley Transportation District (RVTD) provides public

transit service Monday – Saturday throughout Ashland and the Rogue Valley. www.rvtd.org

Distance From Ashland, Oregon To:Oregon: California:Albany.................................................225 Anderson ....................................145Astoria ................................................377 Alturas .........................................166Bend ....................................................191 Bakersfield .................................577Burns ...................................................300 CA. Border .................................... 15Coos Bay ............................................182 Chico ............................................210 Coquille ..............................................173 Corning .......................................188Corvallis..............................................222 Eureka ..........................................225Cottage Grove..................................155 Fairfield .......................................321 Crater Lake .......................................... 90 Fresno ..........................................483 Eugene ...............................................182 Los Angeles ...............................689Florence .............................................220 Marysville ...................................257Gold Beach ........................................175 Monterey ....................................389Gold Hill ............................................... 31 Napa .............................................341Grants Pass .......................................... 44 Red Bluff .....................................170Howard Prairie ................................... 24 Redding ......................................139Jacksonville ......................................... 17 Roseville .....................................292Klamath Falls ...................................... 64 Sacramento ...............................302LaGrande ...........................................472 San Bernadino ..........................746Lakeview ............................................160 San Francisco ............................365Lincoln City .......................................281 San Diego ...................................810McMinneville ...................................269 Santa Barbara ...........................689Madras ................................................234 Santa Cruz ..................................363Medford ............................................... 12 Santa Rosa .................................369Newport .............................................271 Susanville ...................................263Oregon Caves..................................... 95 Willows ........................................217Pendleton ..........................................441 Woodland ..................................284Phoenix ...................................................9 Yreka .............................................. 40Portland .............................................293 Yuba City ....................................256Prineville ............................................226 Redmond ...........................................240 Others:Reedsport ..........................................199 Boise, ID ......................................511Roseburg ...........................................114 Denver, CO .............................. 1330Ruch ...................................................... 25 Las Vegas, NV ............................797Salem ..................................................248 Phoenix, AZ ............................ 1082Springfield ........................................180 Reno, NV .....................................349Sutherland ........................................121 Salt Lake City, UT .....................854Tillamook ...........................................313 Seattle, WA .................................468Valley Falls .........................................183 Vancouver, BC ...........................645

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For Air-Quality Conditions:

In the West, our environment at times can create some challenges for those visiting our town. One such occurrence can be smoke in the air due to wildfires in the region. For air quality and helpful resources, go to www.smokewiseashland.com


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Ashland is a four-season destination with a beautiful, mild climate. Despite Oregon’s reputation for rain, Ashland averages 19 inches of rain and 300 days of sunshine. In the mountains above 4,000’ elevation, Mt. Ashland and surrounding mountains receive an average of 250” of snow annually (5 year average).With one of the longest growing seasons, totaling 170 days starting April 30th, Ashland’s climate truly provides a year-round paradise.

Springtime greets you with green hills, snowcapped mountains and beautifully, abundant colors coming into full bloom as spring starts sooner here.

Summertime offers sunshine, sunshine and more sunshine with a milder climate than our neighbors to the south. n Average High n Average n Average Low


Stay with us…Offering amazing hospitality, Ashland has something for every type of traveler. From vacation rentals and boutique inns to country lodges, historic hotels and luxury suites, Ashland accommodations will exceed your expectations whether you want downtown walkability or a secluded room with a stellar view.

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Taste our flavors…Welcome to Ashland’s vibrant culinary scene. Showcasing the abundant growing season we have here, our talented chefs and locally owned restaurants provide a welcoming vibe and innovative menus paired with hand-crafted wines, beers and cocktails. Start your day at one of our coffee shops, explore our food artisans and make sure to visit our Farmer’s markets to round out your experience.

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Sip our wines and explore Rogue Valley Wine Country. From Ashland to the Applegate, Upper Rogue to Roseburg, our wines are distinct. Come for the pinot, stay for the trails. Discover a new varietal produced from our rich microclimates in the southernmost and warmest AVA in southern Oregon.

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Ashland is a cool mountain town with easy access to trails, seriously great dirt year-round to ride, run or hike on located just a short drive from 10 lakes and 5 major rivers. Raft or fish the Rogue or Upper Klamath rivers. Enjoy miles of single-track trails and natural beauty while mountain biking, trail running, hiking or taking a stroll. With the iconic 93-acre Lithia Park at the base of the 15,000-acre Ashland Watershed and Mt. Ashland Ski Area at 7533’, there is something for every skill level for everyone in the family.

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Ashland’s culture is legendary. Mostly widely known for the Oregon Shakespeare Festival that you can experience by streaming this Spring and see live on stage this Fall, Ashland also offers performances at local theatres with world-class talent. Our music scene is very cool too! Visual and interactive art at our museums and galleries will entice you. Shop our unique retail stores for an unmatched customer experience. For an online shopping experience, visit our newest site, www.shopashlandoregon.com. Ashland’s day spas provide pampering, relaxation and a spectrum of services to make you feel completely rejuvenated. Fun for the entire family can be found here in Ashland.

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Ashland is the perfect family destination for a Southern Oregon experience. Explore the Oregon Caves, or take the boat to Wizard Island on Crater Lake. Golf, taste, dance at the Britt Festival, zipline or mountain bike your way through the region meeting many different characters and artisans along the way. These are the stories that create the memories of traveling. Come do something great today. www.southernoregon.org

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