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OREGON'S SIREN CALL (ASHLAND)

By Chuck Kapelke
Ashland is another charming small town in Southern Oregon, with Victorian houses and rolling creeks and rivers. But it is also in easy striking distance of all the region’s natural beauty, plus wineries, great food and other Oregonian treats.

The city is perhaps best known as the site of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival ( orshakes.org), which sells group tickets and can arrange educational events for groups, such as discussions with cast members.

Not far from Ashland is Oregon Caves National Monument (nps.gov/orca), a coniferous forest atop a giant marble cave and a perfect playground for team-building activities like hiking and candlelight cave tours. A six-story chateau from 1934 that can host special events stands nearby. 

Ashland Springs Hotel - ashlandspringshotel.com
Number of Rooms/Meeting Space: 70 rms/5,700 sq. ft. Built in 1925 and restored to its original grandeur in 2000.

The Plaza Inn & Suites - plazainnashland.com
Located in Ashland. Number of Rooms/Meeting Space: 91 rms/704 sq. ft. Downtown, in the heart of the theater district.

The Windmill Inn & Suites - windmillinns.com
Located in Ashland. Number of Rooms/Meeting Space: 230 rms/12,000 sq. ft. 14 acres includes a spa, pool, tennis courts and guest bicycles.

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Getting There

Portland International Airport (PDX), which is served by 17 international and domestic airlines and offers direct or nonstop service to more than 100 cities worldwide.

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Not To Be Missed
Wine and Beer Tasting - Oregon has hundreds of wineries scattered across the state, in the high desert, along the coast and in the Columbia Gorge, and produces more handcrafted beers than any other state. Most of the wineries have small tasting rooms that tend to be casual and welcoming. oregonwines.com

 

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Fast Facts
Population21,630
Altitude1,895 ft
Temperature27°f - 86°f
Nearest AirportRogue Valley International-Medford Airport

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