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Key Info for Visitors
- Currency: USD
- Languages: English
- Climate: Mediterranean
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Population: Ashland has a population of approximately 21,000.
- Best Time to Visit: best time to visit Ashland is during spring and summer for optimal weather and festival events.
- Visa Requirements Ashland, being part of the United States, follows U.S. visa policies. Citizens of certain countries may enter visa-free under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP), while others may need a non-immigrant visa. U.S., EU, and UK citizens typically do not require visas for tourism.
About Ashland
Ashland is a charming town in southern Oregon, renowned for its vibrant arts scene and natural beauty. The annual Oregon Shakespeare Festival is a major draw, offering a rich cultural experience. Visitors can enjoy hiking and biking in the surrounding mountains and forests, or explore the town's boutique shops and galleries. Ashland's unique blend of artistic expression and outdoor adventure makes it a compelling destination for travelers seeking both culture and nature.
Top Attractions
1. **Oregon Shakespeare Festival**: This festival is a highlight of Ashland's cultural scene, featuring productions of Shakespeare's plays and other works. 2. **Lithia Park**: A beautiful park in the heart of Ashland, perfect for picnics and strolls. 3. **Ashland Creek**: Offers scenic views and a tranquil atmosphere. 4. **Siskiyou Mountains**: Provides opportunities for hiking and exploring. 5. **Downtown Ashland**: Features boutique shops, galleries, and restaurants.
Popular Activities
Ashland offers a variety of activities, including hiking in the Siskiyou Mountains, attending performances at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, and exploring the local art scene. Visitors can also enjoy wine tastings at nearby vineyards or take a stroll through Lithia Park.
Ashland Tours & Experiences
- Top Attractions: Highlights of Oregon
- Duration Range: 2 to 10 hours
- Group Size: Intimate Groups
- Difficulty Level: Easy to Moderate
- Recommended For: The best time to visit Ashland is during spring and summer for optimal weather and festival events. Visitors should pack layers for cooler evenings and comfortable shoes for walking. Cultural etiquette includes respecting the town's artistic vibe and supporting local businesses.
Average Tour Price: $65
Lowest Price Tour: $45
Highest Price Tour: $180
20 Available Tour Excursions in Ashland
Escape games are unique and interactive live-action adventure experiences in which players like you and your friends, family or coworkers, become active participants in our immersive stories, and must work as a team to solve a multitude of intriguing problems and discover the final clue to “escape” before time runs out! Escape Ashland's games are designed for Ashland residents and visitors alike with the help of local artisans, electrical engineers and contractors, and we have become the go-to activity for visiting families, school groups and those seeking a memorable way to celebrate a special occasions. Our games, “The Scottish Play” and “The Ramblin Rogue Saloon,” are light-hearted, accessible to all and success focused. Our exceptional game hosts ensure that each group leaves feeling challenged and connected in an unforgettable way.
Price: $50.00
Duration: 1 hours
The Rogue River thrill seeker is the trip for the group who can’t decide on the experience they want so they choose to do it all. In the morning paddle yourself in an inflatable kayak through the pristine pools in the bottom of Hellgate Canyon. Take on some adventure and paddle yourself through the class II rapids of the Rogue River in your own inflatable kayak! Our guides will teach you the skills and show you the lines, but paddling through will be all you, and you can certainly do it! Mid-day the group will enjoy lunch on our patio between games of ladder golf. After you have had your fill we load in the van for a short drive to the put-in for the Nugget Falls section of the Rogue River. This section of the river has much bigger whitewater so we load into a paddle raft where you paddle as part of a team through the frothing torrents. The afternoon section builds in difficulty, culminating in the famous Tilomikh falls, a combination of two drops plummeting over 10 feet in total.
Price: $149.00
Duration: 10 hours
We will be on the Wild & Scenic Rogue River, near the town of Grants Pass, Oregon. This river section is known as the Hellgate Canyon Section, and is brimming with spectacular views, fun water, and wildlife sightings. Your guide will train you on basic paddling and river language before you hit a variety of water along the river, including calm pools, small riffles, and class I-II whitewater rapids. There are ample opportunities to swim, enjoy the scenery, and have fun in splashy whitewater. The river section length is about 10.5 river miles.
Price: $110.00
Duration: 3 hours
This 5.5 mile stretch of river has more to offer in whitewater excitement and adventure than any other section of the entire Rogue River, and nobody knows it better or provides more fun and safety than Noah’s guides and crew. This trip departs Ashland twice a day, seven days a week, when four or more river enthusiasts are ready to go. We depart at 9am and 1:30pm. Trips return at 12:30 and 5pm.
Price: $106.00
Duration: 3 hours
A fully customizable river tour between the months of September and November. Our multi-day river trips include just about anything you may be interested in. From hiking, camping, fishing, swimming, cliff jumping, photography, the options are endless! We offer many different options of watercraft, camping/lodging, duration, meals, and have the some of the best trained guides backed with years of experience.
Price: $2,600.00
Duration: 96 hours
Discover the magic of the Rogue River in the early evening, when crowds fade and the canyon takes on a tranquil rhythm. As twilight descends, wildlife re-emerges, the wind calms, and the canyon’s light transforms into a stunning spectacle. This moment feels like a secret among true river enthusiasts. We begin our adventure by loading into a raft and heading toward the glowing horizon. Navigate through Hellgate Canyon and witness the breathtaking shift in light as the sun sets behind distant ridges. Approaching Taylor Creek Gorge, the sky becomes a canvas of vibrant hues, creating a memorable evening. We pause to savor this stunning transition while relaxing in comfortable chairs and enjoying a light meal. Breathe in the fresh air, listen to the soothing sounds of nature, and let the outside world fade away. As the first stars twinkle above, we float downstream under the enchanting dusk. Join us for the Gold Hours on the Rogue River and create unforgettable memories!
Price: $119.00
Duration: 3 hours
A river trip down the Wild & Scenic section of the Rogue River may be one of the the best vacations you ever take. The Rogue River canyon is stunning and encapsulates a true sense of relaxation and nature that is hard to find anywhere else. We have a limited number of launch dates and specialize in small group trips where we can customize our itineraries to fully enhance your Wild Rogue experience.
Price: $1,225.00
Duration: 72 hours
Rafting trips on the Rogue River depart twice per day from Phoenix, Oregon. These trips offer the closest whitewater rafting to the Rogue River Valley and feature a steady progression from easy to larger rapids. The trip is perfect for families with young kids or groups of mixed experience levels.
Price: $95.00
Duration: 3 hours
After over 100 years, a stunning and remarkable canyon has come back to life with the removal of the Klamath dams. The Kikacéki Reach of the Klamath River was bypassed for hydroelectric production, but today flows have been restored and the reveal has been nothing short of spectacular.
Price: $250.00
Duration: 9 hours
Ages 2+ Pick up in downtown Ashland 10-4pm Discovery Park is open May 8- September 8th- Trips outside this window will have lunch provided by Noahs and prices may vary -- call to book! Our Scenic Float on the Rogue River is a scenic, casual, relaxing affair. There are small class I & II riffles and rapids along the way. The Rogue River Scenic Float is where we use our large, comfortable, excursion rafts with padded seats and backrests on this mellow but beautiful and secluded piece of the famous Rogue River. We take our lunch at The Discovery Park. This park is a boat-in only park on the Rogue River and will be a favorite for families! You will have the option to purchase lunch/snacks, beverage of your choice, and play in the private park. Food options to accommodate everyone's taste; Vegan & GF to meat lovers will be available from The Discovery Park food truck. Snack foods, ice cream and a large assortment of non-alcoholic & alcoholic options are available!
Price: $111.30
Duration: 6 hours
Our introduction to whitewater. This 5.5 mile stretch of river has more to offer in whitewater excitement and adventure than any other section of the entire Rogue River, and nobody knows it better or provides more fun and safety than Noah’s guides and crew. This trip departs Ashland once a day, seven days a week, when four or more river enthusiasts are ready to go. Guests leave the Ashland area by 10:30 a.m. and return approximately by 3:30 p.m. Minimum age is 7-8 yo based on size and experience
Price: $116.60
Duration: 5 hours
The half-day trip on the Rogue River through Hellgate Canyon is our most scenic half-day trip. The forbidding walls of Hellgate Canyon rise out of the water at the rivers edge marking a dramatic point of transition into the whitewater downstream. As we float through the canyon osprey and eagles fly over head as the search the river for fish. This trip flows through two distinct gorges and concludes with two of the best class II rapids on the day section of the Rogue River. This is a great trip anyone wanting to learn to inflatable kayak or any family with younger kids wanting to raft.
Price: $109.00
Duration: 4 hours
The uncovered Klamath River! See parts of the Klamath Dam removal and the new whitewater. 3 miles of jam packed class 4 whitewater! This trip departs Ashland once a day, seven days a week, when four or more river enthusiasts are ready to go. Guests leave the Ashland area by 10:00 a.m. and return approximately by 3:30 p.m. Private groups and different time schedules can be easily arranged with advance notice. Special family and group rates are also available for your Upper Klamath rafting adventure.
Price: $201.65
Duration: 5 hours
Our 1/2 Day PM Rogue River Hellgate rafting trip is an ideal way to enjoy the beautiful Southern Oregon sun in the summer time. Hot weather, plenty of whitewater, lots of swimming, and a riverside lunch make this a perfect family afternoon adventure.
Price: $109.00
Duration: 5 hours
The 1-day trip on the Rogue River through Hellgate Canyon is ideal for almost anyone looking to get a day on the river. This trip meets your needs whether you want the perfect raft trip to introduce your family to the river life or you want to try paddling an inflatable kayak for the first time. This scenic day section with it’s mix of pools for swimming, whitewater for paddling, and scenery for inspiring, really satisfies all groups looking to spend a day on one of America’s most famous rivers.
Price: $149.00
Duration: 8 hours
Embark on a town quest with your team and Riddle Routes! Solve clues, discover local treasures, learn fascinating city history, enjoy beautiful views, and make lasting memories with your crew. Challenge your team with puzzles, riddles, trivia, GPS navigation, and keen observations. Our mobile app games, available 24/7, blend adventure and intellect. Play at your pace and let the journey begin anytime! Our Routes average a distance of 2 miles and a duration of 3 hours. Play anytime as there is no need to go inside any stores. The purchase is for a team of 2-4 people with game access on one phone. Contact Riddle Routes directly if you have a large group (corporate event, field trip, birthday parties, team building, etc).
Price: $21.00
Duration: 4 hours
Our four-day Rogue River wilderness trips will begin in southern Oregon, just outside of Grants Pass (50 miles Northwest of Ashland) and end to the west near Foster Bar Campground. During your four-day, three-night adventure we will run a variety of both rapids and flat water, all of which are suitable for ages 7 or older, non-swimmers and for families. Our guides will lead you down the river, telling stories, cooking meals and setting up camp along the way. You will experience world-renowned fishing, time with family and friends, and an on-water experience to last a lifetime!
Price: $1,550.00
Duration: 96 hours
There are so many unique tributes to this river trip! Come see some of the west best whitewater and experience the largest dam removal project in the world! Recently 4 dams cam out on the Klamath River. This is a 14 mile full day trip with 34 class 3, 4, and 4+ whitewater. Expect to get splashed and have a smile on your face for days! You will be in a remote area of Southern Oregon and float into Northern California. You will be floating through an area rich in history, flora and fauna. -Ages 12+ and in good health- this is an active trip with lots of paddling -A continental river side breakfast and a full deli style lunch is provided -14 river miles -5 hours on the water -4-6 people per boat depending on water levels -All transportation provided, we pick up and drop off in Ashland, Or 1.25 hour drive from Ashland (multiple pick up locations available; North, South, and Downtown) -Noah’s provides all transportation in 15 passenger vans or buses -Water temp 65-70 degrees F
Price: $272.50
Duration: 9 hours
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Local Food & Cuisine
Ashland's food scene is characterized by farm-to-table cuisine, with a focus on local ingredients. Signature dishes often feature fresh produce and artisanal cheeses. Noteworthy restaurants include those serving gourmet meals with a focus on sustainability. Local specialties include Oregon wines and craft beers.
Getting Around
Ashland is accessible by car via Interstate 5. The nearest airport is the Medford International Airport, about 15 miles away. Local transportation includes walking, biking, and using public buses. Car rentals are available for exploring the surrounding area.
Travel Tips
The best time to visit Ashland is during spring and summer for optimal weather and festival events. Visitors should pack layers for cooler evenings and comfortable shoes for walking. Cultural etiquette includes respecting the town's artistic vibe and supporting local businesses.
Culture & Customs
Ashland's culture is deeply rooted in the arts, with a strong emphasis on community and sustainability. Visitors can experience this through the Oregon Shakespeare Festival and local art galleries. Significant events include the festival and various cultural performances throughout the year.
