Laurel Cottages Guest Manual
Food Scene
Great organic food store 1 block away. They have a hot deli that serves breakfast, lunch and dinners.
91 locals recommend
Ashland Food Co-op
237 N 1st StGreat organic food store 1 block away. They have a hot deli that serves breakfast, lunch and dinners.
Good locally-owned food store. Hot deli. Good lunch/dinner selections.
30 locals recommend
Market of Choice - Ashland, OR
1475 Siskiyou BlvdGood locally-owned food store. Hot deli. Good lunch/dinner selections.
Zoey's Cafe & All Natural Ice Cream
199 E Main StBest icecream all around!
Local favorite for a quick bite and small plates. Amazing food! Full-service bar with unique cocktails.
9 locals recommend
Ostras! Tapas and Bottle Shop
47 N Main StLocal favorite for a quick bite and small plates. Amazing food! Full-service bar with unique cocktails.
Yummy wrap/salad place on the main drag. Organic ingredients and the best soup in town! Perfect for something quick and casual.
7 locals recommend
Pangea
272 E Main StYummy wrap/salad place on the main drag. Organic ingredients and the best soup in town! Perfect for something quick and casual.
This is right around the counter from our units. Local hang out with great food!
51 locals recommend
Ruby's
163 N Pioneer StThis is right around the counter from our units. Local hang out with great food!
Gils
175 N Pioneer StBeer garden favorite with locals, right around the corner from our units!
Theatres
OSF is a favorite to visitors and tourists alike. Check out their website for current events. The Green Show runs daily during the season. This is a free event that families love - different shows each day.
267 locals recommend
Oregon Shakespeare Festival
15 South Pioneer StreetOSF is a favorite to visitors and tourists alike. Check out their website for current events. The Green Show runs daily during the season. This is a free event that families love - different shows each day.
Fun cabaret theatre right downtown Ashland. A great way to mix up your theatre experience while in town.
50 locals recommend
Oregon Cabaret Theatre
241 Hargadine StFun cabaret theatre right downtown Ashland. A great way to mix up your theatre experience while in town.
Outdoor Activities
Local ski resort that caters to families and advanced skiers alike. Kids under 6 ski for free. 30 minutes from downtown Ashland. Check their website for road conditions. All wheel drive is usually just fine on the road. You will need to pay for a daily parking pass which you can get in the lodge. Ski and snow board rentals at the lodge as well.
20 locals recommend
Mount Ashland
Local ski resort that caters to families and advanced skiers alike. Kids under 6 ski for free. 30 minutes from downtown Ashland. Check their website for road conditions. All wheel drive is usually just fine on the road. You will need to pay for a daily parking pass which you can get in the lodge. Ski and snow board rentals at the lodge as well.
This can be a day trip out of Ashland - or you can stay overnight in one of the campgrounds or cabins. Beautiful alpine lake. The marina has small boat rentals, an ice cream shop, a pizza parlor, and a full-service restaurant. Weekends in the summer often have live music in the outdoor arena.
61 locals recommend
Lake of the Woods
This can be a day trip out of Ashland - or you can stay overnight in one of the campgrounds or cabins. Beautiful alpine lake. The marina has small boat rentals, an ice cream shop, a pizza parlor, and a full-service restaurant. Weekends in the summer often have live music in the outdoor arena.
Visiting this National Park can be done as a day trip while staying in Ashland. Worth the trip if you have the time.
385 locals recommend
Crater Lake National Park
Visiting this National Park can be done as a day trip while staying in Ashland. Worth the trip if you have the time.
Designed by the same person who created Golden Gate Park - this park has something for everyone. Quiet paths, a playground, a year-round creek and summertime concerts in the bandshell.
198 locals recommend
Lithia Park
Winburn WayDesigned by the same person who created Golden Gate Park - this park has something for everyone. Quiet paths, a playground, a year-round creek and summertime concerts in the bandshell.
City advice
Customs and culture
Dog Leash Law
Most of Ashland's parks do not allow dogs. Lithia Park does not allow dogs. Dogs are also not allowed to be tied up outside of retail stores or restaurants. We do have a dog park at the end of Helman Street.
Customs and culture
Smoking & Vaping
Smoking and vaping are not permitted in the downtown area.
Getting around
Uber or walk downtown.
Parking can be difficult downtown in the summer. There are a few public parking lots that have a nominal fee. Best if you can walk into town or take a rideshare. Uber and Lyft work in Ashland.