Ashland, Oregon is in Southern Oregon and Ashland is the best place on the planet.

Sorry. I’m not sorry.

It has culture. Plays and stuff.

It has a cute downtown.

It has food. Over 75 amazing restaurants. Meat. Veggies. Pizza. Tacos! Everything.

It has beer and wine. Made in Ashland. Right here. OMG! So Good.

It has outside stuff. Hiking. Mountain biking. Fishing. Rafting. You know. Outdoorsy stuff for outdoorsy folks. If you’re into that. Sunshine stuff.

It has a FREEWAY! A fricken FREEWAY! Hello. You can drive here. On. A. FREEWAY. Say no more.

It has rolling hills, mountains, valleys, hippies, yuppies, hipsters and tourists.

It does not have a casino. No casino. My mom won’t visit until we get one. Please sign this petition to keep a casino out of Ashland.

Ok, so soon, I will create a list of things for you over achiever millennials to do while your here in Ashland, birthplace of Teague. Yup. We even have our own hospital and public schools with indoor plumbing.

Not bad for a small town, huh?

Watch this space.

— here you go – lifted straight from AshlandChamber.com

Everyday is BRIGHT in Ashland…

• See a play at one of the local, community theatres that have Monday performances
• Explore the wineries from the Ashland and Bear Creek Wine Trails to the Applegate and Upper Rogue AVA’s
• Bring your bike or rent one and enjoy the Bear Creek Greenway, many trails and bike friendly roads
• Enjoy tax free shopping
• Take a day trip up to the Mountain Lakes for swimming, boating and more. Request an Ashland Map Guide for more information
• See the historical homes and feel the fun vibe of the shops in the Historic Railroad District
• Enjoy the fun water slides at Emigrant Lake park
• Pamper yourself at one of the many amazing spas in Ashland
• Fun for all ages can be had at ScienceWorks Hands On Museum
• Raft, fish, swim, kayak or jet boat on the Rogue River

Take a long weekend Ashland Style…

• Stroll through beautiful 93 acre Lithia Park
• Take a day trip to Jacksonville for shopping, dining or a Britt Festival show
• Play golf at one of the Rogue Valley’s golf courses
• See amazing art at one of Ashland’s many art galleries
• Many tennis courts in Ashland – bring your tennis racket or join a pickle ball game
• Hike on Mt. Ashland and the Pacific Crest Trail for an afternoon
• Swim at Daniel Meyer Pool in Hunter Park
• Cool off with the family at the Garfield Park Splash Pad
• Take a boat ride to Wizard Island at Crater Lake National Park
• Pack a picnic and hike the scenic loop on Grizzly Peak
• Choose from over 100 restaurants in Ashland for breakfast, lunch or dinner
• Tour Oregon Caves and Chateau