Guidebook for Ashfield
Arts & Culture
The Howe brothers, some of the earliest photographers, were from Ashfield, and a collection of there glass plated early photographs showcase the area as it used to be.
Ashfield Historical Society
457 Main StThe Howe brothers, some of the earliest photographers, were from Ashfield, and a collection of there glass plated early photographs showcase the area as it used to be.
Entertainment & Activities
This incredible troupe of creative actors, bring this old farm to life every summer with a wonderful, outdoor wandering theatrical experience like none you've every imagined. A total delight. Book tickets well in advance. You will treasure this experience.
16 locals recommend
Double Edge Theatre
948 Conway RdThis incredible troupe of creative actors, bring this old farm to life every summer with a wonderful, outdoor wandering theatrical experience like none you've every imagined. A total delight. Book tickets well in advance. You will treasure this experience.
Sightseeing
A nice hike on a well maintained trail that leads to a beaver pond and connects to the longer Ashfield Trail System where you can hike for a whole day if you choose.
Bear Swamp
A nice hike on a well maintained trail that leads to a beaver pond and connects to the longer Ashfield Trail System where you can hike for a whole day if you choose.
Parks & Nature
Beautiful and soothing waterfall and cliff face, short hike, great little jaunt any time of the year.
20 locals recommend
Chapel Falls
Beautiful and soothing waterfall and cliff face, short hike, great little jaunt any time of the year.
All your outdoor activities, from boating to swimming, to hiking and fishing. Group campsite for larger events.
33 locals recommend
DAR State Forest
78 Cape StreetAll your outdoor activities, from boating to swimming, to hiking and fishing. Group campsite for larger events.
Shopping
This artistic center has a food co-op, glass art and pottery shops, a florist, stylish bistros, a small bookstore, an old fashioned drug store with a soda fountain, a pizza parlor, an ice-cream/sandwich shop, a homemade chocolate shop, and much more. All overlooking the historic Salmon Falls, and while you are there, stroll across the bridge of flowers.
54 locals recommend
Shelburne Falls
This artistic center has a food co-op, glass art and pottery shops, a florist, stylish bistros, a small bookstore, an old fashioned drug store with a soda fountain, a pizza parlor, an ice-cream/sandwich shop, a homemade chocolate shop, and much more. All overlooking the historic Salmon Falls, and while you are there, stroll across the bridge of flowers.
Elmer's Store
396 Main StLocal country store and restaurant. Occasional live special events
Food Scene
Delicious breads, baked goods, pizza, and afternoon live music on the weekends. They also have a booth at the Ashfield farmer's market on Saturday mornings in the summer.
30 locals recommend
Bread Euphoria
206 Main StDelicious breads, baked goods, pizza, and afternoon live music on the weekends. They also have a booth at the Ashfield farmer's market on Saturday mornings in the summer.
Essentials
A nice local butcher provides excellent meats, and prepared luncheon items, deli counter, and fully stocked mini-grocery store.
9 locals recommend
Williamsburg Market
3 Main StA nice local butcher provides excellent meats, and prepared luncheon items, deli counter, and fully stocked mini-grocery store.