Things to do in  Ashland

Spread out over roughly 100 acres (40 hectares), Lithia Park is the largest green space in the Southern Oregon city of Ashland. The park extends from just south of Ashland's Downtown Plaza to just beyond the Granite Street Reservoir, about a 1.5-mile (2.5-kilometer) walk south, and flanks both sides of the Ashland Creek.

On the outskirts of Ashland, Dana Campbell Vineyards is a great stop if you're looking for a low-key place to sip wine while taking in beautiful views. Here you can sample wines made from a variety of grapes grown on-site, including tempranillo, malbec, mourvèdre, and viognier.

Set in the expansive countryside just outside of Ashland, Irvine & Roberts is a vineyard and tasting room specializing in pinot noir and chardonnay. There’s a big patio to stretch out and take in the views on warmer days, plus an indoor setting with a fireplace during the cooler months.

On the outskirts of Ashland, a city best known for hosting the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Belle Fiore is a sprawling winery with multiple tasting rooms and dining options, plus a massive main building that resembles a castle. It produces a variety of wines—including Sauvignon Blanc and Muscat—in French, Spanish, and Italian styles.

Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot are just a few of the wines produced at Eliana in Southern Oregon, a family-owned winery started by rose growers who brought their passion for flowers to the wine business. You can either stop by their original Ashland winery, or head to nearby Medford to visit the newer main tasting room.

In the heart of the Southern Oregon city of Ashland, Downtown Plaza is the city's main square and a great place to hang out and people watch. At the center is a fountain topped by a statue of a pioneer known locally as “Pioneer Mike”.