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Nestled in the foothills of the Siskiyous at the base of snow-capped Mt. Ashland, Ashland is a charming town of 19,000.
It boasts a peaceful, easy lifestyle and a thriving economy fueled largely by two, enviable industries... education and tourism. Here you’ll find a university, world-class theater, art galleries, a hands-on science museum, personal and friendly dining and shopping opportunitites, a variety of lodging styles, and unlimited outdoor recreation only minutes away.
The historic Ashland Springs Hotel, right in the middle of town, has been a Southern Oregon landmark since it was built in 1925. Turn-of-the-century, casual elegance has been resurrected for the new millennium with beautifully refurbished guest rooms, a conservatory, English gardens, a grand ballroom, meeting rooms, and a restaurant.The hotel’s restaurant combines a gracious atmosphere with “Home Kitchen” cuisine. Celebrating Rogue Valley farms, orchards, vineyards & chocolatiers, “Larks” insists on “farm to table” freshness!
Mouth-watering dishes are specially paired with award-winning local wines
212 E. Main St. Ashland, 541-488-1700 One block from Shakespeare Festival and Oregon Cabaret!
Larks Restaurant 212 E. Main St. Ashland, 541-488-5558
The Avalon Bar & Grill is located on Valley View Road, between I-5 and Hwy. 99. Look for the big Cedar Barn. The Avalon is right next door in the Talent Plaza. The Avalon offers an eclectic lunch and dinner menu of Panini, salads, sandwiches, sweet potato fries, hand-cut steak, pasta, seafood and home-made desserts, as well as fine wine and spirits. The casual, welcoming interior opens to a year-round, heated patio overlooking Talent’s hills and vineyards. The Avalon’s smoke-free lounge and restaurant features live music and just about the friendliest folks around. Lunch starts at 11 a.m. daily and late-night dining continues until midnight every night. The Avalon Bar and Grill. It’s got personality.
105 Valley View Rd. Between I-5 Exit 21 and Hwy. 99, 512-8864
Camelot is centrally-located right at Talent and Main Streets! Comedies, dramas and musicals are offered here in a comfortable, intimate setting. The 2008 season includes 7 presentations; “Sockdology”, “Do I Hear A Waltz?”, “Dancing at Lughnasa”, “Promises, Promises”, “Lend Me A Tenor”, “1984” and “Brigadoon In between productions, Camelot presents their extremely popular “Musical Biography Spotlights” where audiences get an in-depth look at the personal and musical lives of some of America’s most beloved entertainers. This year, 2008, the musical spotlight falls on Mel Torme, Tony Bennett, The Blues, and “Girl Singers of the Big Band Era”. At Camelot Theatre, the “season” is year ‘round!
Talent and Main Streets. Talent, Box Office 535-5250
Oregon Cabaret Theater is renowned for its lively musicals, revues, & comedies, all produced with flair and panache in an elegant nightclub setting. A New York City reviewer recently called the Oregon Cabaret the "BEST cabaret in the country!" Gourmet dinners, delectable desserts and a fine selection of wines and other beverages are also available to complete your evening’s entertainment. There are six performances a week from February through December, including Sunday brunch matinees. This Cabaret is an Ashland gem!
1st & Hargadine, one block off Main St. Ashland, 541-488-2902
Lithia Springs Resort And Gardens Of Ashland
Beautifully-appointed, this true "country inn" is reminiscent of a by-gone era. Located in a peaceful country setting, you’re only 2 miles from the hustle and bustle of Ashland's fine dining and theater district, The Day Spa, open to the public, utilizes the Inn’s natural, hot mineral springs in its body treatments and soaks.
2165 W. Jackson Road Ashland, 800.482.7128
The Festival is the largest and most successful theater in the country with over 400 professionals presenting a 9-month season from February through October. Three unique theaters feature 4 plays by Shakespeare and 7 others by either classic or contemporary playwrights. In the summer, dancers and musicians entertain patrons from around the world on the courtyard stage before each evening show ... Green Shows are free and always draw enthusiastic crowds.... In addition, enjoy daily backstage tours, lectures, and classes.
Box Office Phone (541) 482-4331
The Wild Goose Café and Bar is one of those fun, unpretentious, Ashland kind of places. Their menu and specials are imaginative. The Wild Goose is continually voted among the best in Ashland by readers of the Sneak Preview and you'll discover why. All of their dishes are made from scratch using local and northwest ingredients whenever possible. Enjoy delicious breads, pastries, and desserts in their on-site bakery. And their personalized, friendly service is one of the reasons the Wild Goose is so popular. Their extensive wine list features Oregon & Northwest wines…their menu has been termed “eclectic American”, and their hours are for everyone. Early birds can start breakfast at six, night owls order dinner 'til midnight in the café, 1 a.m. in the bar. The Wild Goose features a full bar, karaoke & live entertainment in the lounge.
The Wild Goose Café and Bar 2365 Ashland St. 488-4103
The hilltop vineyard of Paschal Winery in Talent is just minutes from Ashland. This family-owned winery has a very Tuscan feel to it. Paschal considers winemaking an art form and offers a limited production of fine wines of unique character, finesse, and longevity. You can taste these wines indoors in Paschal's beautifully-appointed tasting room or outdoors while you take in the extraordinary view of the surrounding valleys and mountains.
Paschal Winery 1122 Suncrest Rd. Talent 541-535-7957