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Ashland, Oregon, is a "big" little town, located about halfway between San Francisco, California, and Portland, Oregon on Interstate 5. Beautiful views, fresh air, a creek that runs through a very accessible downtown park (co-designed by John McLaren, who designed SF's Golden Gate Park), and a city-owned ski mountain draw residents and visitors alike. There is something for everyone just about every time of the year. While in town, come visit us for a beautiful dinner on our decks overlooking the downtown plaza or the creek, or, in the winter, around our fireplaces. We promise great food, a wide selection of local and national wines and beers, mixed drinks, and live music from great local bands to national acts. Locals know Alex's as the "place to be." We hope you join us for lunch, dinner, drinks, or music. For detailed information, see the Ashland Chamber of Commerce web site. Below are some of the major attractions and events.
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Oregon Shakespeare Festival
The Oregon Shakespeare Festival's vision is to create theatre of extraordinary quality. Plays range from traditional to contemporary, and the theatre company draws actors from some of the major ensembles in the U.S. The season generally runs from February through November and it is the major tourism draw for Ashland--transforming the town from a quiet mountain hamlet in the winter to a bustling destination. Learn More |
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4th of July Celebration
From early morning to long past sunset, Ashland's Fourth of July celebration is a full day of fun, sun, music, art, food, and the year's most amazing light show. Locals sometimes line up their chairs along Main Street two days in advance for this event. And, like most events, all roads lead to Alex's, where many residents go for a vantage point on the festivities, or to dance away the night. Learn More |
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A Taste of Ashland
"A Taste of Ashland" is presented by the Ashland Gallery Association every spring. Don't miss this delightful tour of Ashland's best art work, wine tastings, and cuisine samplings. Learn More |
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Ashland Independent Film Festival
For five days each spring, AIFF brings filmmakers and audiences together in the Varsity Theatre to screen some of the best independent films of the year. Learn More
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Festival of Light
Start off your holiday season the right way, the day after Thanksgiving, with Ashland's Festival of Light. The memorable parade ends with Santa on Alex's balcony, lighting the town up for Christmas. It is one of the most charming and beautiful events of the year. Learn More |
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Mt. Ashland
Imagine a town owning a Ski Mountain! The Mt. Ashland Ski area is nestled in the magnificent Siskiyou Mountains, the alpine gateway to the Pacific Northwest. There is an annual snowfall of over 300 inches; plenty of snow for powder hounds and plenty of sun all winter long. Learn More |
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Oregon Chocolate Festival
The annual Oregon Chocolate Festival is held at the Ashland Springs Hotel located in the heart of downtown Ashland. Tastings of an array of goods created by Oregon chocolatiers include chocolate bars, truffles, and chocolate-covered famous Oregon pears, hazelnuts, berries as well as toffees, biscotti and local fudge. Learn More
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Science Works Hands on Museum
Featuring interactive science exhibits, live demonstrations and performances, ScienceWorks is ideal for explorers of all ages. Exhibits touch on a multitude of fascinating phenomena, exploring energy, anatomy, chemistry, perception, motion, engineering and more. Performances and activities change frequently, offering something new every time you visit the museum . Learn More |
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Southern Oregon University
Southern Oregon University combines quality education with a spectacular location. Surrounded by rugged mountains, rivers, and lakes, the beautiful 175-acre campus is home to 5,500 students from around the world. Learn More |
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Winery Tours of Southern Oregon
In the past few decades a new southern Oregon treasure has emerged in the form of vineyards and wineries producing wines that are garnering national and international attention. The rugged mountain valleys and diverse climates allow a wide variety of intensely flavored wine grapes to be grown. Learn More |
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