Explore Ashland + Beyond

This gold rush town of the 1850’s is full of antiques, restored homes, shops and museums and home to the famous Britt Festival with outdoor performances taking place between June and September. Just 20 miles outside of Ashland.

It’s that time of year again to lace up your skates and hit the ice! Go ice skating in Lithia Park under the twinkling lights. Grab craft coffee, hot cocoa, and pastries from nearby bakeries. Winter magic awaits!

Located in the heart of downtown, at the historic Ashland Springs Hotel Larks restaurant celebrates Oregon: its farms, orchards, creameries and wineries offering dishes that excite and surprise with freshness and flavors. They offer the freshest & local ingredients possible. Larks celebrates Oregon’s bounty by creating innovative cuisine from scratch. Dishes like homemade meatloaf, hearty soups, colorful salads and grilled Northwest steelhead are the most popular. Pastry chef’s creations depend on what is available that season and include fruit tarts, chocolate cake with housemade salted caramel ice cream, or cranberry-pumpkin bread pudding. Beverage selection extends the theme of local and seasonal with a choice of herb infused cocktails made with Oregon spirits, local wines, and beers.

Voted one the Top 10 Chocolatiers in North America by Dessert Professional Magazine, chocolatier Jeff Shepherd has turned his passion for all things chocolate into an international tourist destination. His exhibition kitchen and eclectic shop in Central Point has become a “must see” for every visitor to Southern Oregon. With over 100 different award winning chocolates on display it is no wonder Oprah, Martha Stewart, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, and Wolfgang Puck all have one thing is common; a love for Lillie Belle Farms Hand Made Chocolates. Open 7 days a week.

Casual eatery with great tastes and treats for the whole family! Located inside the Ashland Hills Hotel & Suites, this Oregon-centric restaurant offers food inspired by the flavors of the region. A hip throwback to the 70’s. Take in the best views in town while eating on the deck overlooking the beautiful hills of Ashland, or under umbrellas on the animal friendly patio. Enjoy a craft cocktail inside at the bar, or at rattan and retro settees and tables. Traveler-friendly, with grab-n-go picnic and road trip provisions.

Enjoy the 220 acre ski and snowboard wonderland perfectly situated just off of exit 6 on I-5, and 20 miles from our hotel. Soaring at 7,500+ feet, it’s the highest point in the Siskiyou Mountain range. After a day on the slopes, enjoy our groovy property with scenic views of Ashland.

Historic Mountain Lodge featuring a full service cafe and bar, affordable ski passes, full rental and retail shop, and ski school.
Average snowfall of over 265″
All ability levels welcome! Vertical drop of 1,150 feet and plenty of open-bowl skiing.
23 runs to choose from, the majority geared to intermediate and advanced skiers.
Separate beginner area near the lodge that’s ideal for learning how to ski.
Programs for both younger and older kids are offered – private lessons available.
Main trails are served by two triple and two double chairs, and the beginner area has a rope tow.
Snowshoeing trails for all ability levels
Snowboarding
Sledding for kids

Enjoy first-rate entertainment in an elegant yet comfortable setting of the historic “Old Pink Church” featuring stained glass windows and crystal chandelier. Five cabaret productions of dynamic musicals, revues, and comedies performed February thru December. Dinner, desserts and beverages available prior to shows.

Annual festival takes place in April. Oregon-inspired culinary events, including a farmer’s market-style artisan food and wine festival, kick off with the Meet the Cheesemakers and Winemakers Dinner. Sample cow, sheep and goat cheese from Oregon creameries. Held under 1 large tent at Rogue Creamery’s Central Point facility.

Chocolate lovers’ paradise! The festival takes place at the Ashland Springs Hotel during the first weekend in March. Features Oregon chocolatiers and specialty food vendors. Includes chef demonstrations, workshops, Chocolate Makers Dinner, baking class and more.

Founded in 1935, the Tony Award-winning Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF) is among the oldest and largest professional non-profit theatres in the nation. Each year OSF presents an eight-and-a-half-month season of eleven plays in three theatres plus numerous activities, and undertakes an extensive theatre education program.