As the air turns crisp and the leaves dance in shades of gold, downtown Ashland, Virginia, becomes the ultimate autumn escape. Whether you're a local or a visitor, here are 5 fall finds that will have you fall-ing in love with the season all over again!
1. Pick the Perfect Bouquet at The Freckled Flower Farm
Step into a floral wonderland at Freckled Flower Farm, voted Virginia’s Best Flower Farm! With the last blooms of the season peeking through, it’s your chance to pick fall flowers before the final bloom. Book your visit.
Whether you’re leafing through the parks on foot, pedaling through on a bike, running toward the vibrant foliage, or cozying up for a picnic, the Town of Ashland’s parks and trails offer a stunning display of bold fall colors and gourd-geous sights. It’s the perfect way to leaf your worries behind! Play in Ashland parks.
3. Savor Seasonal Delights in Downtown Ashland
Take a bite out of autumn at downtown Ashland restaurants, where seasonal farm-to-fork dishes will make your taste buds autumn-atically sing. Don’t forget to shop locally for autumn treasures that are pumpkin spice and everything nice. Chow down and start shopping.
4. Fall into Fun at Ashland’s Fourth Fridays
Mark your calendar for the final Ashland Fourth Fridays event of the season on September 27! Enjoy a festive evening with vendors from Trans Jam Events, a concert by The Sweet Potatoes, music from Ashland Song Contest winners, a fall-tastic book giveaway by Free to Read, and spook-tacular entertainment from Ashland Dance Academy, RED VEIN Escape, and Ashland Haunted History Tours. Fall into Ashland Fourth Fridays.
5. Experience 31 Days of Halloween in Downtown Ashland
Get ready for a month of spooky fun with 31 Days of Halloween in Downtown Ashland! Think you have the spookiest house on the block? Sign up for the Spooky Light Tour and show off your haunted handiwork. For more ghoulish delights, visit AshlandHalloween.com.
There’s always something festive happening in downtown Ashland! Universe. Don’t wait to plan your visit to the Center of the Universe! Every season offers its own special charm, but fall is simply unbe-leaf-able!