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Ashland has a unique ambience with
its diverse culture and its historical buildings.
Tourists flock to Ashland to see internationally-renowned
Shakespearean plays, shop at quaint boutiques, dine
at fine restaurants and stroll through Lithia Park.
The park is one of the most beautiful parks in the
state.
Located just 15 miles north of the California-Oregon
border on Interstate 5, Asland is 350 miles north
of San Francisco and 285 miles south of Portland,
Oregon. The city is located in the foothills of the
gorgeous Siskiyou and Cascade mountain range. Ashland
is home to 21,500+ residents who enjoy four mild
seasons similar to other cities in the Rogue Valley.
The elevation of Ashland is 1,895 feet. The City
of Ashland encompasses 6.5 square miles. |
The economy of Ashland
is driven by tourism. Over 100,000 tourists visit
Ashland every year to take in a play during the Oregon
Shakespeare Festival. The five largest employers
in Ashland are Southern Oregon University, the Oregon
Shakespeare Festival, Ashland Public Schools, Ashland
Community Hospital and City of Ashland.
Ashland offers lush green landscapes surrounded
by beautiful mountains, flowing creeks and roaring
rivers. Some homes and buildings date back to the
1850s. Dreaming of a city that thrives on "Quality
of Life?" Then Ashland, Oregon is the place
for you. |
