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( 541-482-3315; www.ashlandcreekinn.com ; 70 Water St; d $265-425; ) This gorgeous
creekside inn offers 10 impeccable and eclectic suites, each with a nice living area. Most
have a kitchenette and private deck over the water. There's a small but pretty garden and
deck areas in which to relax, and a multicourse breakfast is included.

Arden Forest Inn B&B$$$ $$$

( 541-488-1496; www.afinn.com ; 261 W Hersey St; d $195-230; ) This lovely and
comfortable B&B has five tastefully decorated rooms (including a two-bedroom suite), a
wonderful large garden and theater-loving hosts. There's a casual and liberal atmosphere,
the gourmet breakfast is bountiful, and it's very gay-friendly.

Eating
There are plenty of great eating choices in Ashland, which levies a 5% restaurant tax.
Dinner reservations in summer are a good idea at the fancier spots.

Morning Glory CAFE$
( 541-488-8636; www.morninggloryrestaurant.com ; 1149 Siskiyou Blvd; mains $11-13;
8am-1:30pm) This colorful, casual cafe is one of Ashland's best breakfast joints. Creative
dishes include the Alaskan crab omelette, vegetarian hash with roasted chilis and shrimp
cakes with poached eggs. For lunch there's gourmet salad and sandwiches. Go early or
late to avoid a long wait.

Ashland Food Cooperative SELF-CATERING$
( 541-482-2237; www.ashlandfood.coop ; 237 N 1st St; 7am-9pm) Head to this awesome
food co-op if you've scored a kitchenette in your hotel room. All the typical healthy
foods are available, along with a small cafe-deli and to-go food bar.

Agave MEXICAN$
( 541-488-1770; www.agavetaco.net ; 92 N Main St; tacos $2.75-4.50; 11am-9pm Sun-Thu, till
10pm Fri & Sat) Tasty and creative tacos are cooked up at this small, trendy joint. There's
the regular stuff like carnitas and grilled chicken, but for something more exotic go for
the shredded duck or sautéed main lobster ($8.25). A few salads and tamales too.

Smithfields STEAKHOUSE$$$
( 541-488-9948; www.smithfieldsashland.com ; 36 S 2nd St; mains $17-27; 11:30am-2:30pm &
5-9pm Tue-Fri, 10am-2:30pm & 5-9pm Sat & Sun) Excellent, meat-centric (and boasts it) res-
taurant. Start with the roasted bone marrow and head straight into the char-grilled hanger