<http://schema.org/articleBody>
"  WHAT TO DO Chozu Bath and Tea Gardens, chozugardens.com Traditional Japanese bath gardens of salt water pools, sauna, and steam rooms rejuvenate the body and soothe tensions, while the tea room serves authentic drinks that promote health. More Info: 832 A Street; (541) 552-0202 Ashland Vineyards and Winery, winenet.com Only 2 miles from downtown, this 120-acre estate vineyard and winery produces award-winning wines and offers tastings and group tours. More Info: 2775 E. Main Street; (541) 488-0088 Oregon Shakespeare Festival, orshakes.org Founded in 1935, it&amp;#039;s one of the oldest and largest professional non-profit theaters in the nation. The season runs for 8 1/2 months between February and November, which gives you plenty of options for planning your trip. Lithia Park, ashland.or.us  A 93-acre oasis in the heart of the city, featuring a crystal-clear reservoir, Japanese gardens, swan ponds, tennis courts, hiking trails, and playgrounds. First Friday Art Walks, ashlandgalleries.com The Ashland Gallery Association gives patrons a change to meet the artists, view demonstrations, and enjoy browsing in a gallery atmosphere on the first Friday of the month. Rogue Valley Growers &amp;amp;amp; Crafters Market, ashlandchamber.com Talk to local farmers and browse a selection of unique items for the home and garden every Tuesday in March through November. More Info: (541) 472-9409  WHAT TO EAT   Mix Sweet Shop  Order a coffee with Portland&amp;#039;s famous Stumptown beans, plus a croissant or lemon-meringue tart. More Info: 57 N. Main Street; (541) 488-9885 Morning Glory, morninggloryrestaurant.com Breakfast favorites made with local produce. Dragonfly Cafe and Gardens, dragonflyashland.com Latin-Asian Fusion cuisine located below the Oregon Cabaret Theater. More Info: 241 Hargadine Street; (541) 488-4855 Amuse Restaurant, amuserestaurant.com Northwest-French menu with a careful selection of Oregon and California wines. More Info: 15 N. First Street; (541) 488-9000 Chateaulin Restaurant, chateaulin.com Three-course, prix fixe French menu for $29.95 per person. More Info: 50 E. Main Street; (541) 482-2264 Larks, ashlandspringshotel.com Located in the Ashland Springs Hotel, Larks serves a farm-to-table meal. More Info: (541) 488-5558 Breadboard, passport2ashland.com Eat home-style food, while enjoying views of Grizzly Peak. More Info: (541) 488-0295  WHERE TO SHOP   Ashland Recycled Furniture  Always fun, a bit retro, and lots of bargains. More Info: 258 A Street; (541) 482-7585 Prize, prizeshoppe.com Vintage furniture and accessories, stationery, jewelry, apothecary, and baby gifts. More Info: 264 E. Main Street; (541) 482-0345 Bloomsbury Books, passporttoashland.com Independent bookstore with a coffeehouse located upstairs. More Info: 290 E. Main Street; (541) 488-0029 Rogue Creamery, roguecreamery.com Artisan cheese shop, featuring the &amp;quot;World&amp;#039;s Best Blue Cheese.&amp;quot; More Info: 311 N. Front Street (Hwy. 99), Central Point, OR 97502; (541) 664-1537  WHERE TO STAY  Ashland Mountain House, ashlandmountainhouse.com Located 10 minutes outside of Ashland, this relaxing B&amp;amp;amp;B once served as an inn during the Gold Rush. Rates start at $165 per night from May 1 through October 31. Ashland Springs Hotel, ashlandspringshotel.com This restored historical landmark has the charm of a small European hotel with the feel of a spa resort. Room rates include complimentary continental breakfast and parking. Plaza Inn &amp;amp;amp; Suites at Ashland Creek, plazainnashland.com Centrally located, and you can easily walk to many of Ashland&amp;#039;s best attractions. Flagship Inn of Ashland, ashlandflagshipinn.com Reasonable rates, convenient location, and a friendly staff make the Flagship one of our top choices. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
<http://www.countryliving.com/life/travel/a2804/plan-trip-ashland-oregon-0509/>