Oregon · 2 to 4 days · about 25 miles

Oregon Shakespeare Festival: Ashland and the Rogue Valley

Theater nights in Ashland with gold-rush and I-5 overflow stays.

The festival runs in repertory for most of the year, so many visitors stack two or three plays over a long weekend. Ashland's inns sit a short walk from the theaters and Lithia Park; Medford and Jacksonville hold more beds when town fills.

Official event site: Oregon Shakespeare Festival

Where to stay, night by night

1. Stop 1 · 2 nights

   Ashland, OR

   Walk to the theaters, Lithia Park and downtown restaurants.

   Our pick: Ashland Springs Hotel

   Boutique inns in AshlandPrivate homes on Vrbo

2. Stop 2 · 1 night

   Jacksonville, OR

   Historic gold-rush town with inns and wineries nearby.

   Our pick: Jacksonville Inn

   Boutique inns in JacksonvillePrivate homes on Vrbo

3. Stop 3 · 1 night

   Medford, OR

   Larger hotels on I-5, about 20 minutes from the theaters.

   Our pick: Inn at the Commons

   Boutique inns in MedfordPrivate homes on Vrbo

When to go

Usually spring through fall. Check the official calendar for the play schedule.

Check exact dates and tickets on the Oregon Shakespeare Festival page before you book.

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