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Ashland, Ore.: Shakespeare & Beyond

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http://www.viamagazine.com/weekenders/ashland_mar10.asp
March/April 2010 [1]
Location
City: 
Ashland
State/Province: 
OR
Country: 
United States
By: 
Michael McRae [2]

For the Oregon Shakespeare Festival's diamond jubilee, toast the Bard with a local wine or a melted-chocolate drink in this artsy town with urban tastes.

TO DO
Oregon Shakespeare Festival 15 S. Pioneer St., (800) 219-8161, osfashland.org [3]. Oregon Chocolate Festival Tastings, speakers, and workshops—next door to a year-round chocolate bar at Enchanted Florist. 212 E. Main St., (888) 795-4545, ashlandspringshotel.com [4]. Ashland Independent Film Festival A Cinematic marathon with screenings at the Varsity Theatre. 488-3823, ashlandfilm.org [5]. A Taste of Ashland Gourmet foodies present their delicacies in galleries around town. 488-8430, atasteofashland.com [6].

SIPS
Enoteca by EdenVale A wine library that showcases southern Oregon offerings. 17 N. Main St., 482-3377, edenvalleyorchards.com [7]. Liquid Assets More than 20 vintages by the glass in a classy wine bar and restaurant. 96 N. Main St., 482-9463, liquidassetswinebar.com [8]. Southern Oregon Wine Tours $79 (includes lunch). Guided four-hour odysseys among the area’s 50-plus wineries and 140 vineyards. (888) 488-5075, ashland-tours.com. Or design a self-guided wine tour using a map of the region’s producers. sorwa.org [9].

SHOPPING
American Trails Native crafts and whim-sically painted Oaxacan animal figurines. 27 N. Main St., 488-2731, americantrails.com [10]. Out of the Blue An eclectic gallery bursting with beads, baubles, and exotica from around the world. 101 E. Main St., 482-6416.

EATS
New Sammy’s Cowboy Bistro The renowned little restaurant halfway between Ashland and Talent has doubled its capacity and kept its quality. 2210 S. Pacific Hwy., 535-2779. The Peerless Restaurant & Bar Perfection is a garden table and chef Mark Carter’s affordable small plates. 265 Fourth St., 488-6067, peerlessrestaurant.com [11]. Standing Stone Brewing Company A former auto garage turned high-tech brewpub and eatery. 101 Oak St., 482-2448, standingstonebrewing.com [12].

SLEEPS
Ashland Creek Inn From $135. Ten unique suites overlook gardens and Ashland Creek. 70 Water St., 482-3315, ashlandcreekinn.com [13]. Ashland Springs Hotel From $125 for AAA members. A nine-story 1925 tower with 100 luxurious rooms. 212 E. Main St., (888) 795-4545, ashlandspringshotel.com [14].

GET GOING
Request the Oregon & Washington TourBook and map at AAA.com [15] or any AAA branch office. To learn more about area attractions or to get a winery map, contact the Ashland Chamber of Commerce: 110 E. Main St., 482-3486, ashlandchamber.com [16].

Photography by Robbie McClaren [17]

This article was first published in March 2010. Some facts may have aged gracelessly. Please call ahead to verify information.

Related Links: 

2010 Oregon Shakespeare Festival Schedule [18]
Rogue Valley Wine Country [19]
Medford [20]

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Links:
[1] http://www.viamagazine.com/2010/marchapril
[2] http://www.viamagazine.com/contributors/michael-mcrae
[3] http://osfashland.org/
[4] http://www.ashlandspringshotel.com/
[5] http://www.ashlandfilm.org/
[6] http://atasteofashland.com/
[7] http://edenvalleyorchards.com/
[8] http://liquidassetswinebar.com/
[9] http://sorwa.org/
[10] http://americantrails.com/
[11] http://peerlessrestaurant.com/
[12] http://standingstonebrewing.com/
[13] http://ashlandcreekinn.com/
[14] http://ashlandspringshotel.com./
[15] http://www.aaa.com/scripts/WebObjects.dll/ZipCode?stop=yes/
[16] http://ashlandchamber.com/
[17] http://www.mcclaran.com/
[18] http://www.viamagazine.com/weekenders/oregon_festival_mar10.asp
[19] http://www.viamagazine.com/top_stories/articles/rogue_valley08.asp
[20] http://www.viamagazine.com/weekenders/medford05.asp