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:
- Tours:
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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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