Rogue Valley AVA · Oregon

Ashland

Oregon Shakespeare Festival Town with Southern Oregon Wine Access

Ashland is one of Oregon's most cultured small cities — home to the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, excellent restaurants, a vibrant arts scene, and proximity to the Rogue Valley's wine country including the Applegate Valley wine producers.

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Wineries
Nearby
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Best For
Wine & dining
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Tasting Fees
$15–$50
Vibe
Wine country charm
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🤓 Did You Know?
Wine has been produced commercially in the United States since the 1830s — California alone now has over 140 designated American Viticultural Areas (AVAs), more than any other state.

Wineries to Visit

Cowhorn Vineyard & Garden
📍 Ashland, Oregon
Troon Vineyard
📍 Ashland, Oregon
Abacela Winery
📍 Ashland, Oregon

Where to Eat

Peerless Restaurant$$$

Ashland's most celebrated restaurant — farm-driven cuisine with an outstanding regional wine list.

Amuse Restaurant$$$

Farm-to-table in a lovely space — creative Pacific Northwest cuisine and excellent Southern Oregon wine selections.

Mix Bakeshop$

Ashland institution for breakfast pastries and coffee before a day of wine country exploration.

Things to Do

  • ✓ Oregon Shakespeare Festival performances (February–November) — book tickets well in advance
  • ✓ Cowhorn Vineyard appointment tasting (25 min north)
  • ✓ Jacksonville historic district visit (20 min north)
  • ✓ Mount Ashland skiing (winter) or hiking (summer)
  • ✓ Lithia Park — the city's extraordinary 93-acre park along Ashland Creek
🍷 WinoNotion Insider Tip
Ashland works brilliantly as a 3-4 night base for Southern Oregon wine country. Use the mornings for winery visits and the evenings for Shakespeare — it's one of the most satisfying wine-and-culture combinations in the American West.
Known For

Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Rogue Valley wine country access, culinary scene, outdoor recreation

Drive Times
Jacksonville
20min
Medford
15min
Grants Pass
45min
Where to Stay
Ashland Springs HotelBoutique

The grande dame of Ashland hotels — beautifully restored 1925 landmark with an excellent restaurant.

Coolidge House B&BB&B

Victorian B&B within walking distance of the Shakespeare Festival theaters.

Inn at the CommonsMid-range

Modern boutique hotel with pool — comfortable and well-located for festival and wine country visitors.

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