Explore Ashland + Beyond
Paschal Winery
Located minutes from Ashland, this hilltop winery overlooks world-famous pear orchards and the Cascade-Siskiyou mountain ranges. Tasting room and picnic area.
Rogue Creamery
This Creamery has won numerous trophies and awards, including World’s Best Blue Cheese at the World Cheese Awards in London, a first for a U.S. creamery.
Rogue River Rafting & Hellgate Jetboat Excursions
Whether you’re looking for a multi-day wilderness adventure through rapids or just a day trip full of thrills and splashes, the Rogue offers it all. From the cool and relaxing upper floats at Shady Cove to the beginning of the lower canyon in Galice, the Rogue offers the full range of river adventure with many awesome outfitters who make a trip on the river the highlight of most visitors Southern Oregon adventure.
Roxy Ann Winery
RoxyAnn Winery was founded in 2002 at the historic Hillcrest Orchard in east Medford. RoxyAnn’s vineyard is located on the southwest slopes of Roxy Ann Peak. Tasting Room in the historic Hillcrest barn is OPEN DAILY just minutes off Interstate-5 in Medford. Bring a picnic, and join us for wine tasting while enjoying the beautiful gardens overlooking the vineyard and orchard.
ScienceWorks Hands-on Museum
This hands-on discovery museum is fun for the entire family. The exhibits change monthly and offer easy access to the world of science. Open Wednesday thru Saturday 10:00am to 5:00pm and Sundays 12:00pm to 5:00pm. Admission: Fee varies.
Skiing (downhill, cross country and Nordic), snowboarding and snowshoeing
Mt. Ashland, at 7,532-ft altitude, is located just a 30 minute drive from Ashland. Its 200 acres of skiable terrain offers 23 ski runs served by four lifts, and breathtaking views of Northern California and Southern Oregon.
For the cross country and Nordic skiers out there, Southern Oregon has many options, including 17 serene miles of groomed trails at Buck Prairie.
Snowmobiling
Check out the numerous Sno-Parks of Southern Oregon. The most popular spot for snowmobiling can be found by Lake of the Woods Resort.
Southern Oregon Pride Festival – OCTOBER
October is the national ‘coming out’ month and we celebrate it big in Ashland. Join Southern Oregon Pride in their annual festivities that include a kick off dance party, a street parade, and more.
Standup Paddle Boarding, Swimming, Kayaking
Southern Oregon is home to breathtaking mountain lakes that are perfect for swimming, paddle boarding, kayaking and more. Enjoy Emigrant Lake just miles from our hotel, or take a short scenic drive to Lake of the Woods. Take in the great outdoors on the water this summer.
The Rogue Valley Food Trail
A self-guided culinary journey through the fertile lands of the Rogue Valley. Choose a section of the trail for a day (or week) of food adventure: farms stands, u-pick farms, farm-to-table restaurants, farmers markets, craft beverages, chocolatiers, cheese makers, bakeries and cafes. The businesses along the Rogue Valley Food Trail share a commitment to promoting and sourcing products that are grown, raised and created in the Southern Oregon region.