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!

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.

SHOPPING IN ASHLAND

Not every community features such a vibrant downtown economy