Ashland Travel Guide

Ashland, Oregon is a small city in southern Oregon best known for hosting the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. The festival usually draws in around 400,000 guests to the city and performs a total of 11 plays on average, beginning every February.

Things to Do in Ashland

While the festival is a huge hit, there are plenty of other things to do while in Ashland. Head to Caldera’s Brewing Tap House and try some of the unique brews available. If you’re looking for nature, head to the Rogue River Valley for river rafting, fishing, hiking, and some of the prettiest views in the region. Other top parks include Lithia Park, Emigrant Lake, and Ashland Creek. ScienceWorks Museum and Garfield Park are top attractions for kids in Ashland. Ashland locals are reserved and may not go out of their way to greet you, but don’t let that fool you, the people in this town are kind natured and welcoming.

Best Time to Visit Ashland

The best time to visit is from February through November to catch some of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival.