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Ashland/Medford/Grant's Pass Oregon
Hello!
Taking a trip from the SF Bay area north to Seattle in early November. Normally, we do the drive straight through, but one of us will be in the third trimester of pregnancy, and we thought we'd take a day (two nights) in the Ashland/Medford/Grant's Pass area. Two adults and two kids, 3 and 5 (who actually do great on long car trips). We'd like to stay at a place we can relax, hopefully catch a little of the beautiful scenery (we've been through many times). We are most likely looking at Ashland, but would consider other nearby spots if folks are persuasive. I know weather will be unpredictable, but we can handle that. I'd like to find a place to stay with some charm, some activities, and that is reasonably priced. Looked through the lodging site on the Ashland Chamber of Commerce, and looked at a couple of places. Any suggestions? Any idea if midweek specials are likely to come up later on? Family activities? Theater is probably out (unless it is a show for children). Outdoor activities that are likely to be enjoyed in November. (Any good places to sled that are fairly likely to have snow?). Museums/galleries that would be enooyable by the general 3-5 year old (or enough to let the parent's enjoy)? Also, suggestions on places to eat? So far, through googling this newsgroup for the past few years, I have: In Ashland Firefly (http://www.fireflyrestaurant.com/) Il Giardino (5 Granite St (541)488-0816) Kat Wok Beasy's (51 Water St. (541)488-5009) Amuse (which I think replaced Firefly?) Morning Glory (?) The Greenleaf In Grants Pass Summer Jo's (hard to find) the Brewery (less expensive) Thanks for any help! -Robert |
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robert stephens wrote: Two adults and two kids, 3 and 5 (who actually do great on long car trips). We'd like to stay at a place we can relax, hopefully catch a little of the beautiful scenery (we've been through many times). We are most likely looking at Ashland, but would consider other nearby spots if folks are persuasive. Ashland is nice, but I've never felt as though I got a decent value there. Earlier this year, we stayed at the Riverside Inn in Grants Pass, which has some interesting character, and was a reasonably-priced place to stay. There is a river walk, a nearby park (with jungle gym), and a central location. I personally favor brewpubs, and walked there. Also, Oregon Caves National Park is an excellent family stop. It was no true "destination," but we (me, wife, 3 kids) enjoyed our stopover there. Ashland does have a very nice city park, and good food. I can't really say anything bad about Ashland, although Grants Pass is more of a budget stop. Skip Medford, for sure. |
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robert stephens wrote: Two adults and two kids, 3 and 5 (who actually do great on long car trips). We'd like to stay at a place we can relax, hopefully catch a little of the beautiful scenery (we've been through many times). We are most likely looking at Ashland, but would consider other nearby spots if folks are persuasive. Ashland is nice, but I've never felt as though I got a decent value there. Earlier this year, we stayed at the Riverside Inn in Grants Pass, which has some interesting character, and was a reasonably-priced place to stay. There is a river walk, a nearby park (with jungle gym), and a central location. I personally favor brewpubs, and walked there. Also, Oregon Caves National Park is an excellent family stop. It was no true "destination," but we (me, wife, 3 kids) enjoyed our stopover there. Ashland does have a very nice city park, and good food. I can't really say anything bad about Ashland, although Grants Pass is more of a budget stop. Skip Medford, for sure. |
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robert stephens wrote: Two adults and two kids, 3 and 5 (who actually do great on long car trips). We'd like to stay at a place we can relax, hopefully catch a little of the beautiful scenery (we've been through many times). We are most likely looking at Ashland, but would consider other nearby spots if folks are persuasive. Ashland is nice, but I've never felt as though I got a decent value there. Earlier this year, we stayed at the Riverside Inn in Grants Pass, which has some interesting character, and was a reasonably-priced place to stay. There is a river walk, a nearby park (with jungle gym), and a central location. I personally favor brewpubs, and walked there. Also, Oregon Caves National Park is an excellent family stop. It was no true "destination," but we (me, wife, 3 kids) enjoyed our stopover there. Ashland does have a very nice city park, and good food. I can't really say anything bad about Ashland, although Grants Pass is more of a budget stop. Skip Medford, for sure. |
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robert stephens wrote: Normally, we do the drive straight through, but one of us will be in the third trimester of pregnancy, Probably not the one named Robert? :-) and we thought we'd take a day (two nights) in the Ashland/Medford/Grant's Pass area. Sounds like a good plan. I'd like to find a place to stay with some charm, some activities, and that is reasonably priced. Looked through the lodging site on the Ashland Chamber of Commerce, and looked at a couple of places. Any suggestions? Any idea if midweek specials are likely to come up later on? Not knowing what you consider reasonably priced, I'll mention that the Stratford Inn is good, and I'm about to stay at the Best Western Bard's Inn, which some friends of mine have spoken highly about. It's just a block or so from Lithia Park. Family activities? Theater is probably out (unless it is a show for children). Well, OSF ends their season in October. I don't know whether there would be any other theater available in early November. Outdoor activities that are likely to be enjoyed in November. If it isn't too cold, walking along the creek in Lithia Park is fun. Also, suggestions on places to eat? So far, through googling this newsgroup for the past few years, I have: Kat Wok Yummm. I've eaten there 2-3 times. Beasy's (51 Water St. (541)488-5009) If it's the place I'm thinking of, I had a nice lunch there once, on the balcony overlooking the creek. Morning Glory (?) Yeah, some friends and I had a nice breakfast there once. There are lots of good restaurants in Ashland. You can find some more listings he http://www.osfashland.org/visit/visguide.html Patty |
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"robert stephens" wrote in message om... Hello! Taking a trip from the SF Bay area north to Seattle in early November. Well, sometime you gotta stop at Crater Lake--but not in November. Marianne |
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Mimi wrote: "robert stephens" wrote in message om... Hello! Taking a trip from the SF Bay area north to Seattle in early November. Well, sometime you gotta stop at Crater Lake--but not in November. Marianne We've done that (sunrise at Crater Lake is absolutely brethtaking), and will again, but, as you say, not this trip :-) -Robert |
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Thanks Todd and Patty for your suggestions! -Robert |
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Thanks Todd and Patty for your suggestions! -Robert |
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