Ashland

WHY YOU'LL LOVE ASHLAND, OR

A strong, growing community in Southern Oregon

In no other Oregon town will you uncover such a surplus of wind chimes, books, and artisanal hula hoops. Ashland is known for its brews and views, and we pride ourselves on West-Coast-Woodstock vibe. Our cultural, culinary and outdoor experiences are unmatched. All four seasons are beautiful here, and more sunshine that you might expect for Oregon.

Home to the world-famous Oregon Shakespeare Festival and ranked in the top 10 of “The 100 Best Small Art Towns in America,” Ashland is a cultural hot spot, with award-winning galleries, theaters and restaurants bursting from its seams.

 

Some Ashland Accolades

  • Top 10 Best Wine Travel Destinations in the World — Wine Enthusiast 2016
  • America’s Best Small Towns — Fodor’s Travel
  • #1 Perfect Summer Getaway for Couples — DatingAdvice.com

Nestled at the base of the Siskiyou and Cascade mountain ranges, Ashland has a reputation for great outdoor recreation right here within the city limits. With Mt. Ashland Ski Area nearby, winter is just as exciting as summer.

 

What Ashland has to offer

Ashland has more than its fair share of all the best features you could want in a city:

  • Parks & recreation spots, fruit & botanical orchards, lakes & boat tours, sightseeing tours, bike tours—A MOUNTAIN!—hiking trails, river rafting & tubing—the list goes on.
  • More of a quiet refresh type of person? We’ve got performances, concerts, museums, libraries, and historic landmarks.
  • For the food and beverage fans, Ashland boasts breweries/beer tastings & tours, wineries/wine tastings & tours, and even dinner theaters.
  • Want to try some outside-the-box options? Check out Ashland’s glass studio, artisan galleries, thrill games, and MANY gift & specialty shops.

Fun stays in Ashland year-round, and we hope you will too.

 

Small Sampling of Ashland Highlights

You’ll never run out of things to do in Ashland. The list below includes just a fraction of the local attractions.

We collected a list of parks and recreation areas that residents of Ashland can enjoy!

Lithia Park

340 S Pioneer St, Ashland
541-488-5340

Garfield Park

E Main St & Garfield St, Ashland
541-488-5340

Schneider Museum of Art

1250 Siskiyou Blvd, Ashland
541-552-6245

Ashland Creek Park

27 E Hersey Street, Ashland
541.488.5340

Siskiyou Mountain Park / Oredson Todd Woods

541-488-5340
Ashland Loop Rd, Ashland

ScienceWorks Museum

1500 E Main St, Ashland
541-482-6767

Belle Fiore Winery

100, Belle Fiore Ln, Ashland
541-552-4900

Emigrant Lake Park

5505 Highway 66, Ashland
541-774-8183

North Mountain Park

620 N Mountain Avenue, Ashland
541-488-6606


Looking for more?

Check out the additional community info below— info on schools and shopping in Ashland. More reasons you’ll love it here!

 

SCHOOLS IN ASHLAND, OR

Education is the bedrock of any strong community. And Ashland has it all.

We compiled a list of all the public schools in Ashland. This information was gathered from the Ashland School District.

High School

Ashland High School

201 South Mountain Ave., Ashland
541-482-8771

 

Middle School/Junior High

John Muir School (Ashland Middle School)

100 Walker Ave, Ashland
541-482-1611

 

Elementary Schools

Walker Elementary School

364 Walker Ave, Ashland
541-482-1516
Elementary

Helman Elementary School

705 Helman St, Ashland
541-482-5620
Elementary

Pinehurst Elementary School

541-482-1910
Elementary

Bellview Elementary School

1070 Tolman Creek Road, Ashland
541-482-1310

Preschool

Willow Wind Learning Center

1497 E Main St, Ashland
541-488-2684

 

University Campuses in Ashland, OR

For nearly 100 years, Ashland has been lucky enough to host a public university right here in town.

Southern Oregon University

1250 Siskiyou Blvd, Ashland
541-552-7672

Private Schools in Ashland, OR

Ashland is home to several renowned private schools, mostly for young kids and teens.

The Siskiyou School

631 Clay Street, Ashland
541-482-8223
Elementary & Middle School

Children’s World

541-482-1314
Elementary & Middle School

Pomegranate PreSchool for the Arts

541-488-2909
Preschool

Pilot Rock Christian School

50 W Hersey St, Ashland
541-482-7625
Preschool

Schneider Children’s Center

541-552-8224
Preschool

 

Specialty Education in Ashland

If childhood and young adulthood classroom education aren’t your thing anymore, there’s another option: learn to fly!

Skinner Aviation Inc.

403 Dead Indian Memorial Rd, Ashland
541-482-7675

 

 

SHOPPING IN ASHLAND

Not every community features such a vibrant downtown economy

Paddington Station

125 E Main St, Ashland
541-482-1343

Ashland Shopping Center

1658 Ashland St, Ashland
541-488-5827

Three Penny Mercantile

101 E Main St, Ashland
541-482-3760

FlowerTyme On the Plaza

55 N Main St, Ashland
541-482-1588

Bloomsbury Books

290 E Main St, Ashland
541-488-0029

Ashland Outdoor Store

37 3rd St, Ashland
541-488-1202

Red’s Threads

42 E Main St, Ashland

541-488-2862

Thread Hysteria

19 N Main St, Ashland
541-488-3982

Soundpeace

199 E Main St, Ashland
541-482-3633

Sunday Afternoons

167 E Main St, Ashland
541-488-6155

Unicorn Gifts & Toys

242 E. Main Street, Ashland
541-488-5943

Ashland Food Co-op

237 N 1st St, Ashland
541-482-2237

Renaissance Rose

37 N Main St, Ashland
541-488-0119

Rare Earth

340 A St, Ashland
541-482-9501

Tudor Guild Gift Shop

15 S Pioneer St, Ashland
541-482-0940

The Paddington Jewel Box

180 E Main St, Ashland
541-488-1715

Heart & Hands

255 E Main St, Ashland
541-488-3576

Deja Vu

1664 Ashland St, Ashland
541-552-0720