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Ashland. And wine-lovers take note - the area has several good wineries worth seeking
out, exploring and tasting, of course.
Sights & Activities
Schneider Museum of Art MUSEUM
( 541-552-6245; www.sou.edu/sma ; 1250 Siskiyou Blvd; suggested donation $5; 10am-4pm
Mon-Sat) Ashland's culture extends beyond the OSF; if you like contemporary art, check
out this Southern Oregon University museum. The university also puts on theater per-
formances of its own, along with classical concerts and opera performances.
Scienceworks MUSEUM
( 541-482-6767; www.scienceworksmuseum.org ; 1500 E Main St; adult/child 2-12yr $9/7;
10am-6pm; ) Families with children shouldn't miss this hands-on interactive museum.
It has plenty of fun science-oriented exhibits like a bubble room, hall of optical illusions
and shadow wall that captures your silhouette. Free admission first Wednesday of each
month.
Lithia Artisans Market MARKET
If you're in town on a weekend between April and mid-November, catch this crafty mar-
ket behind the plaza.
Jackson Wellsprings SPA
( 541-482-3776; www.jacksonwellsprings.com ; 2253 Hwy 99; 8am-midnight, shorter hours
winter) For a good soak check out this casual, New Age-style place, which boasts a
mineral-fed swimming pool, private soaking tubs, saunas and steam rooms. There's also
yoga, massages and spa services, plus camping. It's 1 mile north of town.
Kokopelli RAFTING
( 866-723-8874; www.kokopelliriverguides.com ; 2475 Siskiyou Blvd) Rafting trips on the
Rogue River.
Mt Ashland Ski Resort SKIING
( 541-482-2897; www.mtashland.com ; lift passes adult/child 7-12yr $43/33) Powdery snow is
abundant at this resort 16 miles southwest of town on 7533ft Mt Ashland.
Siskiyou Cyclery CYCLING