A popular pitstop among road cyclists, Ashland is ideally situated for exploring cycling routes in and around the Richmond area. And with parks, playgrounds, and miles of wooded walking trails all within Town limits, there is much to explore outdoors.
Guided, seasonal ghost tours of Downtown Ashland, featuring researched history and ghost stories as related by business owners and residents of this historic town.
108 Robinson Street
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 752-1081
hauntedashland.com
The Ashland Trolley Line Trail is a 2-mile linear trail along the historic Ashland-Richmond Trolley Line. The trail extends from 11644 Gwathmey Church Road at the southern end to the intersection of Maple Street and England Street in Downtown Ashland.
Click here to download our guide to bike routes in Downtown Ashland and nearby.
For a family-friendly ride choose between the Trains & Brains or the Horses & Trolleys route.
The Carter Park Pool is an eight lane junior Olympic-sized swimming pool (25 meters) with a beach entry and kiddie pool. The facility is open seasonally to Ashland residents and non-residents.
Ashland Museum offers walking tours of Downtown Ashland and the historic district free of charge. Contact the museum ahead of your visit to arrange a tour guide, or use your smartphone by downloading the free Ashland Virginia mobile application from iTunes or Google Play.
Ashland Museum
105 Hanover Avenue
(804) 368-7314
Located in Downtown Ashland at Randolph Street and Myrtle Streets, Pufferbelly Park offers visitors a newly renovated playground, shaded picnic area, grassy play area, skate park, and parking.
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Visit the playgrounds, public pool, skate park, fishing pond, and many bike paths that make up the network of parks within Ashland. Learn more about each facility here.
Randolph-Macon College is an NCAA Division III school and a member of the Old Dominion Athletic Conference. R-MC Athletics encompasses 18 sports:
Men: Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball
Women: Basketball, Field Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Volleyball.
Railfans of all ages flock to Downtown Ashland to watch more than 60 freight and passenger trains per day pass through the center of our main street.
Check out our 7 Tips for Railfans to make your visit extra special!
The United States’ two cross-country bicycle trails intersect in only one place: Ashland, Virginia. Whether you wish to cycle for an afternoon or a week, Downtown Ashland is the best place to start! Click here to see a map of the bike routes.
The "Secretariat Racing Into History" monument, sculpted by acclaimed artist Jocelyn Russell, stands as a remarkable tribute to the legendary Triple Crown champion in Virginia.
At the corner of England Street and Railroad Avenue on Randolph-Macon College
Ashland’s tribute to trains includes a massive mural depicting a locomotive that traveled Ashland’s tracks 50 years ago.
108 S Railroad Ave, Ashland, VA
Located in the historic Ashland Train Station, the Ashland-Hanover Visitors Center provides information on destinations, food, lodging and more in Ashland and Hanover County. Hours: Monday-Sunday, 9am-5pm.
112 N Railroad Ave
Ashland, VA 23005
(804) 752-6766
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