Medford and Ashland: Shakespeare, Shopping,
Sunshine, and Sauvignon
Folks who have spent time in the
Medford-Ashland area generally come back as soon as they can. Whether it is
Ashland's charming downtown boutiques and eateries, Medford's working class
character and convenience, the authentic Shakespeare festival, tasty locally
made wines, its notariety as a gateway to phenomenal outdoor activities, or
weather that really can't get much better, there is something for everybody in
this neck of the Southern Oregon woods.
Medford, Oregon is a friendly
place with all major city amenities including a fantastic regional airport with
commercial service from throughout the country. Ashland is 15 minutes south of
Medford and 15 minutes north of the California-Oregon border. It is a small,
good energy place with a variety of unique locally owned businesses and outdoor
adventure destinations that result in a tapestry of discovery opportunities.
The world-famous Shakespeare festival, which produces a wealth of outdoor plays
and Olde English atmosphere, is a capping reason to explore this region. We
suggest you come visit. Odds are you will visit again.
For more info
on the Medford and Ashland area please see below:
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Ashland/Medford
Lodging: You want choices! You got choices! For an elegant and
friendly Ashland vacation rental
and room rental that is very convenient consider
The DeLaunay House. For a nice
Ashland Bed and Breakfast
consider the Ashland Mountain
House, a friendly and quiet place that highlights Ashland's open country
history and setting. For motels, why not rest your head at the
Windmill Inn? There is one in Ashland
and one in Medford.
Ashland
Dining: Where do we start...Oh yeah, start at
Beasy's on the Creek. This
restaurant is first class. Great scenery, great upscale menu, and great
service! For a bit more basic but very tasty chow and the home of icy an
Ashland Oregon microbrew how about the
Siskiyou Brew Pub?
Medford
Dining: Head to Rooster's
Homestyle Cooking and Pies. We are a sucker for great homestyle cooking and
pies. Because of that and the great friendly staff we find Rooster's to be
paradise.
Whitewater Rafting: The
closest whitewater tour to Ashland for the day is an
Upper
Klamath river rafting trip. This is a whitewater wonderland, with lots of
class III-IV+ rapids. Trips depart from Ashland daily. You may also want to
consider an
Umpqua
river rafting trip, near Crater Lake. Destination Wilderness offers trips
on both of these rivers and many others, inlcluding multi-day trips on the
world class
Rogue
river.
Fishing: Guided fishing
trips on rivers in the Medford and Ashland area are offered by Rogue
Excursions. First rate Rogue river drift
boat trips, Umpqua river fishing
trips, and virtually any Southern Oregon steelhead fishing or
Oregon salmon fishing charters are
available through Rogue Excursions. All gear is provided for fly fishing, spin
casting, and pulling plugs. Rogue Excurions guides are also patient and
knowledgable fly fishing instructors if you are new to the
sport.
Jetboat Trips: The closest
Rogue river jetboat trip is
offered through Hellgate Jetboat
Excursions, in Grants Pass. Their store and office is about 45 minutes
north of Ashland.
Wine Tasting:
Considered for but ultimately rejected as a possible summer Olympic event, we
still recommend sipping a Syrah or Sauvignon while in Southern Oregon. Here is
why: some of the best wines in the world are produced within earshot of Ashland
and Medford. Consider:
Paschal
Winery: A very close-to- Ashland
winery with a nice tasting room and great wines.
Valley View Winery: For a great
ambience with a friendly staff and fantastic wines, consider this
Oregon Rogue Valley Wine maker.
Include spending time in historic Jacksonville as part of your wine tasting
experience!
Ashland
Oregon Hiking Tours: Here is the rare
opportunity to hike in the company of a caring guide and feel like you are
alone in a wild place. Check out Gentle
Journeys!
Ashland Bike Rentals:
It is Bear Creek
Bicycle for a great selection and helpful staff. They also offer a shuttle
from Ashland to the nearby ski hill which makes for a great downhill ride!
Ashland Golf Courses: We recommend
Eagle Point Golf Course in the nearby town of Eagle Point for the best in
Southern Oregon golf courses. Their
phone number is 541-826-8225.
Ashland Kayak Rentals: Check
out Kokopelli for kayak rentals and lessons. They are the leader in Southern
Oregon kayaking
instruction.
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