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Before you go
Your trip to Ashland.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Ashland – Oregon Destination Crater Lake (Medford; Ashland)
How to get there
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Rogue Valley International–Medford Airport (MFR) Medford · 25 km
Approximate distances. Check flights and bus, train or boat schedules before you travel.
By car from Medford via I-5, about a 20-minute drive. The nearest airport is Medford. Regional buses connect the two cities.
How many days
One day lets you see Lithia Park and downtown and attend a play. With two days you can see two festival productions.
When to go
From spring through fall, when the festival runs. Summers are usually hot and dry; winter is cold and wet, and the town is quieter.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Not for downtown, which is walkable. For Crater Lake and the rest of the valley, yes.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Ashland
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Morning
Lithia Park
Walk through Lithia Park, following the creek among gardens and ponds.
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Afternoon
Downtown and behind-the-scenes
Explore downtown and, when available, take a backstage tour of the festival.
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Evening
Theater
See a play at one of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival theaters.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
What to do in Ashland, Oregon?
See productions at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, walk Lithia Park, and explore downtown with its bookstores, cafés and restaurants.
Is Ashland a good base for Crater Lake?
It’s possible: the park is about two and a half hours away. Medford is slightly closer and has the airport.
When is the Ashland Shakespeare festival?
The season typically runs from spring through fall, with performances on many days of the week. Check the year’s calendar.
What time zone is Ashland in?
Ashland follows Pacific Time: UTC−8 in winter and UTC−7 during daylight saving time, which runs from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November.