Ashland (Oregon) – quick travel guide

One of America’s favorite small towns…cute, charmy, artsy, nature, peaceful.

Ashland is a common midway stop between San Francisco and Portland. If you’re not staying Mount Shasta, Ashland makes a great pitstop if even for only a couple hours. That’s the limit of how I’ve ever known it.

Couple hours is enough. Couple days if you absolutely love it.

Where to stay:

• Anywhere is good. The town is small and you’ll probably have a car, so any location is convenient enough. Of course, I’d imagine some houses on the hills would have a more scenic view of the surrounding mountains and valleys.
• In terms of being central to the town stuff, I’d probably choose Lithia Park as the most walkable area to be.

Hostels & Hotels:

• Haven’t tried any.

Neighborhoods, walking areas, public squares:

• Downtown Ashland Plaza
• Lithia Plaza, Lithia Park, Japanese Garden

Activities to do:

• Viewpoints, landmarks, sunsets, hikes:
• Buildings & architecture:
• Parks, gardens, green spaces:
  • Lithia Park – check out the Japanese Garden and then some hikes if you like.
• Beaches, bridges, water-points:
• Arts, museums, culture:
• Markets, shopping:
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Bars, clubs, and nightlife:

Miscellaneous tips:

• Quick travel tips for America.

Itinerary:

• DAY 1 – drive straight through to Lithia Plaza. Get down and get a bite to eat, then Japanese Garden, then a hike if you have time.

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