Christina’s guidebook
Favorite nearby eateries
We are foodies and prefer restaurants and bars with extraordinary selections. These are some of our favorites.
Award winning wines enjoyed in a spectacular setting. A great way to start or end a day in Ashland!
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Irvine & Roberts Vineyards
1614 Emigrant Creek RdAward winning wines enjoyed in a spectacular setting. A great way to start or end a day in Ashland!
Fun hip joint with super good breakfast burritos. A favorite hangout for after mountain bike rides!
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Ruby's
163 N Pioneer StFun hip joint with super good breakfast burritos. A favorite hangout for after mountain bike rides!
Don’t judge a book by its cover! It’s been remodeled but some of the old building remains and can look kind of divey....ignore that concern and go inside to find some of the most fantastic food and expansive wine selections around. You won’t be sorry unless you fail to get reservations! Sometimes you can get lucky with a walk in and also their lunch menu is worth a mention too. Upscale food and prices....
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New Sammy's Cowboy Bistro
2210 S Pacific HwyDon’t judge a book by its cover! It’s been remodeled but some of the old building remains and can look kind of divey....ignore that concern and go inside to find some of the most fantastic food and expansive wine selections around. You won’t be sorry unless you fail to get reservations! Sometimes you can get lucky with a walk in and also their lunch menu is worth a mention too. Upscale food and prices....
Nice upscale bar and eatery with lots of friendly bartenders.
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Brickroom
35 N Main StNice upscale bar and eatery with lots of friendly bartenders.
Very yummy Mexican inspired dishes served in a casual setting. Great happy hour prices. Try the purist margarita. Yum
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Taqueria Picaro
76 N Pioneer StVery yummy Mexican inspired dishes served in a casual setting. Great happy hour prices. Try the purist margarita. Yum
Louie’s has fantastic food including their ‘recession burger’....a good sized burger with all the fixin’s for $6.99. Plus they will deliver....nice...
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Louie's of Ashland
41 N Main StLouie’s has fantastic food including their ‘recession burger’....a good sized burger with all the fixin’s for $6.99. Plus they will deliver....nice...
All kinds of fantastic pizza pie....they provide free delivery too.
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The Great American Pizza Company
1448 Ashland StAll kinds of fantastic pizza pie....they provide free delivery too.
Granite Taphouse
23 N Main StHuge beer selection. Food can be hit or miss in my opinion but it’s a cool bar....
Perfect spot to cool off and wind down after mountain bike riding...huge beer selection and very casual atmosphere that draws some crowds.
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The Growler Guys
345 Lithia WayPerfect spot to cool off and wind down after mountain bike riding...huge beer selection and very casual atmosphere that draws some crowds.
Our most favorite spot to go in the evening, grabbing a spot on the patio for some award winning beer and fantastic upscale food....not your typical pub food. Dogs are welcome on the patio!
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Caldera Brewery & Restaurant
590 Clover LnOur most favorite spot to go in the evening, grabbing a spot on the patio for some award winning beer and fantastic upscale food....not your typical pub food. Dogs are welcome on the patio!
Nice intimate spot for a casual breakfast. They make their own bagels and croissants (butter...yum) and have good healthier options like frittatas and yogurt with fruit. There are a couple cozy couches and some copies of The NY Times to be had which is a nice way to spend a relaxing morning.
Café 116
116 Lithia WayNice intimate spot for a casual breakfast. They make their own bagels and croissants (butter...yum) and have good healthier options like frittatas and yogurt with fruit. There are a couple cozy couches and some copies of The NY Times to be had which is a nice way to spend a relaxing morning.
Oh yeah you’ve got to go here for the best breakfast spot around but get there early unless you don’t mind a wait. Very creative food options, good strong coffee and a casual laid back atmosphere.
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Morning Glory Cafe Permanently closed
1149 Siskiyou BlvdOh yeah you’ve got to go here for the best breakfast spot around but get there early unless you don’t mind a wait. Very creative food options, good strong coffee and a casual laid back atmosphere.
A hidden gem that’s been around forever. Try Sunday brunch for some grits and NFL football.
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Omar's Fresh Seafood and Steaks
1380 Siskiyou BlvdA hidden gem that’s been around forever. Try Sunday brunch for some grits and NFL football.
Activities
Fun things to do....
An intimate outdoor venue to see various concerts.... rock, pop, jazz, classical....it just depends on the night. We often get lawn seats and hang out on a blanket sipping wine and enjoying the show.
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Britt Festival Pavilion
350 S 1st StAn intimate outdoor venue to see various concerts.... rock, pop, jazz, classical....it just depends on the night. We often get lawn seats and hang out on a blanket sipping wine and enjoying the show.
Fun film festival that occurs every April here in Ashland. Our movie theaters are small and intimate but that means that often you can interact with actors, directors, and producers. Get in line early for the best seats!
Ashland Independent Film Festival
389 E Main StFun film festival that occurs every April here in Ashland. Our movie theaters are small and intimate but that means that often you can interact with actors, directors, and producers. Get in line early for the best seats!
World renowned....try to catch a show in the outdoor theater for a new experience! They provide blankets and sell hot chocolate and mulled wine on the chilly evenings!
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Орегонский Шекспировский фестиваль
15 South Pioneer StreetWorld renowned....try to catch a show in the outdoor theater for a new experience! They provide blankets and sell hot chocolate and mulled wine on the chilly evenings!
A beautiful little park for hiking, casual strolls, sitting and relaxing. They have tennis and pickleball courts, sand volleyball, and free yoga on lots of Sunday mornings. Enjoy the tranquil setting.
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Лития Парк
Winburn WayA beautiful little park for hiking, casual strolls, sitting and relaxing. They have tennis and pickleball courts, sand volleyball, and free yoga on lots of Sunday mornings. Enjoy the tranquil setting.
Beautiful lake for fishing, picnicking, waterskiing, jetskiing, canoeing, paddle boarding, crew rowing. You will often see bald eagles and ospreys as well as herons and an occasional golden eagle. There is even a water park for the kids with slides and the park has paddle board rentals. On sunny breezy days you can often see paragliders and hang gliders practicing their take offs and landings on the hill! It’s only 1/2 mile away so you can go for morning and evening strolls without needing to drive very far. We have a canoe to rent for a nominal fee for the day if you need one...it includes life jackets, paddles, and beach towels.
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Emigrant Lake
Beautiful lake for fishing, picnicking, waterskiing, jetskiing, canoeing, paddle boarding, crew rowing. You will often see bald eagles and ospreys as well as herons and an occasional golden eagle. There is even a water park for the kids with slides and the park has paddle board rentals. On sunny breezy days you can often see paragliders and hang gliders practicing their take offs and landings on the hill! It’s only 1/2 mile away so you can go for morning and evening strolls without needing to drive very far. We have a canoe to rent for a nominal fee for the day if you need one...it includes life jackets, paddles, and beach towels.
So worth a leisurely drive to Jacksonville to enjoy some wine in this beautiful setting and watch paragliders and hang gliders land in the back yard!! It’s a wonderful way to spend a sunny afternoon. The gliders will start jumping soon in May and watch for the competition weekend!
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LongSword Vineyard
8555 OR-238So worth a leisurely drive to Jacksonville to enjoy some wine in this beautiful setting and watch paragliders and hang gliders land in the back yard!! It’s a wonderful way to spend a sunny afternoon. The gliders will start jumping soon in May and watch for the competition weekend!
There are lots of PCT trailheads in/around Ashland to explore if you like hiking.
Pacific Crest Trail
Pacific Crest National Scenic TrailThere are lots of PCT trailheads in/around Ashland to explore if you like hiking.
A beautiful and challenging hike that offers fantastic panoramic views as its reward. Even more challenging and not for the faint of heart is hiking from Pilot Rock to the Greensprings Inn....a 15 mile hike along the PCT with the reward of the greensprings inn at the end (exceptional food and beer! Yay!) This one needs preparation though... carry food and water and be in good shape to handle 7-8 hours of continuous hiking.....you also need a shuttle driver to pick you up at the end unless you have the foresight to drop a car up there before starting at the other end....whew!
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Pilot Rock Trailhead
41-2E-3A beautiful and challenging hike that offers fantastic panoramic views as its reward. Even more challenging and not for the faint of heart is hiking from Pilot Rock to the Greensprings Inn....a 15 mile hike along the PCT with the reward of the greensprings inn at the end (exceptional food and beer! Yay!) This one needs preparation though... carry food and water and be in good shape to handle 7-8 hours of continuous hiking.....you also need a shuttle driver to pick you up at the end unless you have the foresight to drop a car up there before starting at the other end....whew!
A wild 4 day rafting trip thru the backcountry where you’re guaranteed to see bears, eagles and maybe even a cougar. You need a permit and rafting experience or to go with a registered outfitter. Reserve your spaces early because these usually develop a wait list. There’s also rafting along the gentler parts of the river thru outfitters in Shady Cove....not so imperative to book ahead and this is a nice way to spend a hot summer day. If you go on the wild and scenic we would store your luggage if you book with us before and after your rafting trip.
Rogue National Wild and Scenic River
A wild 4 day rafting trip thru the backcountry where you’re guaranteed to see bears, eagles and maybe even a cougar. You need a permit and rafting experience or to go with a registered outfitter. Reserve your spaces early because these usually develop a wait list. There’s also rafting along the gentler parts of the river thru outfitters in Shady Cove....not so imperative to book ahead and this is a nice way to spend a hot summer day. If you go on the wild and scenic we would store your luggage if you book with us before and after your rafting trip.
This a a terrific spot to sample and purchase award winning cheeses made locally and organically. Talk to them about farm tours to see their “smart farm setup” and the happy cows! Grab an interesting blue cheese and honey grilled cheese sandwich and take it next door to Ledger David tasting room to eat with the Chenin Blanc. Top it off by a stroll next door to Lille Belle Chocolates and you have a true culinary experience!
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Rogue Creamery
311 N Front StThis a a terrific spot to sample and purchase award winning cheeses made locally and organically. Talk to them about farm tours to see their “smart farm setup” and the happy cows! Grab an interesting blue cheese and honey grilled cheese sandwich and take it next door to Ledger David tasting room to eat with the Chenin Blanc. Top it off by a stroll next door to Lille Belle Chocolates and you have a true culinary experience!
Lavendar caramels with a sprinkling of sea salt, Smokey blue cheese chocolate truffle spread, chocolate aged in charred oak whiskey barrels, the flying pig bar (chocolate bar with bacon in the middle!!) .....some of them might sound deranged, gross, or far fetched.....trust me....they are all heavenly. Be ready to work out before and after a trip here. Calories, calories.....but so worth it.
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Lillie Belle Farms Artisan Chocolates
211 N Front StLavendar caramels with a sprinkling of sea salt, Smokey blue cheese chocolate truffle spread, chocolate aged in charred oak whiskey barrels, the flying pig bar (chocolate bar with bacon in the middle!!) .....some of them might sound deranged, gross, or far fetched.....trust me....they are all heavenly. Be ready to work out before and after a trip here. Calories, calories.....but so worth it.
A funky little tasting room that gets packed to the brim because of its fantastic wine...this is part of the triangle of tasting pleasure in Central Point. See above description under the Rogue Creamery. 🍷 ❤️ Get there early on Saturdays and Sundays when they have music, get yourself a bottle or two, and spend a lovely afternoon amongst friends or soon to be friends.
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Ledger David Cellars Tasting Room
245 N Front StA funky little tasting room that gets packed to the brim because of its fantastic wine...this is part of the triangle of tasting pleasure in Central Point. See above description under the Rogue Creamery. 🍷 ❤️ Get there early on Saturdays and Sundays when they have music, get yourself a bottle or two, and spend a lovely afternoon amongst friends or soon to be friends.
Fun little ski mountain that’s about 30 minutes from our house. The runs are short but steep and usually not too many lines to be had. The bar is comfortable and fun.
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Mount Ashland
Fun little ski mountain that’s about 30 minutes from our house. The runs are short but steep and usually not too many lines to be had. The bar is comfortable and fun.
A really close little par 3 course....only 3 miles away from our house and a fun spot for some easy golfing. For a more upscale course, go to Centennial in Medford or Eagle Point Golf Course. A little rough but with promise would be Stone Ridge Golf Course also out in Eagle Point.... a really fun course.
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Oak Knoll Golf Course
3070 OR-66A really close little par 3 course....only 3 miles away from our house and a fun spot for some easy golfing. For a more upscale course, go to Centennial in Medford or Eagle Point Golf Course. A little rough but with promise would be Stone Ridge Golf Course also out in Eagle Point.... a really fun course.
A small boutique bike shop, these guys have high end mountain bikes and knowledge of the available trails. Rent a bike from them and they will assist you with the proper fit and needed gear for your style of riding. We can assist with bike delivery and a shuttle if needed.
Marty’s Cycle
1908 Ashland StA small boutique bike shop, these guys have high end mountain bikes and knowledge of the available trails. Rent a bike from them and they will assist you with the proper fit and needed gear for your style of riding. We can assist with bike delivery and a shuttle if needed.
Another fun little bike shop....they have group mountain bike rides every Wednesday night and road rides on Sunday mornings. Definitely worth the short ride to Jacksonville.
Cycle Analysis
110 N 5th StAnother fun little bike shop....they have group mountain bike rides every Wednesday night and road rides on Sunday mornings. Definitely worth the short ride to Jacksonville.