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It’s easy to fall in love with Ashland. We don’t blame you for extending your stay.

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. Nestled at the base of the Siskiyou and Cascade mountain ranges, Ashland has a reputation for great outdoor recreation in the city limits and beyond. And with the famous Mt. Ashland Ski Area nearby, fun stays in Ashland year-round.

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Nearby Cities: Talent, Phoenix, Medford, Jacksonville, Central Point

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What Ashland activities do you recommend?

Ashland is our hometown, and we love it! I’m sure you’ll enjoy a visit. Without knowing your interests, I can tell you that we believe the Oregon Shakespeare Festival to be a must-do; this season of high quality plays and performances run nearly year-round and peak in the spring through summer. I recommend seeing at…

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December 29, 2016
Amy Whitley
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Ashland Sarcasm Festival
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Ashland Sarcasm Festival
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Ashland Welcome Center

Website 541-625-0575
at milepost 12.7 (Northbound Access Only)
Latitude: 42.1678, Longitude: -122.6527
Ashland , OR 97520
Open to the PublicPublic RestroomPublic Wi-Fi
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