Ashland Welcome Center - Travel Oregon — Attraction in Ashland

I stopped in at this excellent rest stop/welcome center on my drive to Eugene from Sacramento after having delays with my flights that meant I would be unable to get to Eugene at all that day - unless I drove or took the train. The train had already left (and took longer), so I just rented a car at the Sacramento airport and drove the 7+ hours and dropped it off at the Eugene airport.

I was tired and it was a long and unplanned-for drive, but stopping in at this welcome center rest stop really boosted my spirits! It's in a gorgeous location, the restroom was clean and well-stocked, and the staff are absolutely fantastic, super knowledgeable and friendly (and offered coffee, but I was all coffeed out at that point - reading about the coffee in other reviews I now have regrets - I'll have to go back)!

We exchanged stories of Oregon ice cream favorites (they shared Umpqua as a fave - I shared Junction City's Lochmead Farms that can be obtained at the Eugene metro area Dari-Mart stores, and we all agreed that any of the BJ's locations on the Coast was also a must stop when visiting there). They also shared a great hole-in-the-wall gem off I-5, K&R Drive-in https://maps.app.goo.gl/2zvY1faUSM1HfE5s7, to get said Umpqua ice cream generously served; turns out they have good burgers and fries, too!

Anywhoo, this stop has all the best people and vibes. What a...

Stopping at the Ashland Welcome Center was easily the best decision we made upon arriving in town. From the moment my friends and I walked in, we were greeted with truly outstanding service and hospitality, primarily thanks to Tammy and Dan.

Their welcoming nature was immediately apparent. They didn't just point us toward brochures; they engaged with us warmly, even offering us free coffee right off the bat. The service they provided felt genuine and personalized, setting a perfect tone for our time in Oregon.

What truly made the experience memorable was the quality of the conversation. Tammy and Dan were incredibly easy to talk to and showed a sincere, unforced interest in our travel plans. They were genuinely intrigued by where we were coming from and eager to hear what we planned to do during our stay. It quickly turned into a fantastic, engaging conversation rather than a typical, brief visitor interaction.

If you are starting your visit to Ashland, or just passing through, I cannot recommend stopping here highly enough. Tammy and Dan are true ambassadors of this community, delivering an exceptional level of care and making every visitor feel valued. Thank you for the great start...

Oregon's Newest Welcome Center Rest Area is located Northbound Interstate 5 at the base of the Syskiyou Pass just south of Ashland Oregon. The rest area has robust parking, multiple covered picnic areas, walking paths, Multiple Oregon must see/do information plaques between the restrooms and the Welcome Center. Restrooms are clean, stocked, and very well maintained.

The Welcome Center is impressive, I've visited and seen many State Welcome Centers around America and this one is one of the best. Staff are knowledgeable and curteous. There are maps, pamphlets, and general reading material for you to review and take with you. One last important feature, there is a Pet Exercise Area with green grass for your pets pleasure after the long trip in the car. If you find my review helpful please give me a thumbs up...