Ashland
Welcome to Ashland!
The first Europeans to settle in what is now Ashland came in the mid-nineteenth century and grew the town into a successful logging center, peaking by the 1930s. While the logging has quieted down over the years, Ashland remains a beautiful wooded paradise to this day.
Activities
- Ashland Area Summer Festival Ashland, ME 04732
- Fourth of July weekend the town of Ashland throws a great celebration, including live music, fireworks, a parade, and a wide array of festival games and activities.
- Ashland Logging Museum 86 Garfield Rd, Ashland, ME 04732 | (207) 435-6679
- Fascinating museum showcasing Maine’s historical logging industry, with special focus on the difficult conditions faced by lumbermen.
Dining
- Ashland 1-Stop 117 Main St, Ashland, Maine 04732 | (207) 435-2202
- This combined gas station, convenience store, and restaurant has it all! Serving pizza, sandwiches, hot coffee, baked goods, and more!
- Qwik Stop II 5 Clark Siding Rd, Ashland, ME 04732 | (207) 435-6595
- Seasonally serving big scoops of Gifford’s ice cream and delicious fast food items!
Grocery/General Stores
- Ashland Food Mart 256 Presque Isle Rd, Ashland, Maine 04732 | (207) 435-6451
- Convenient little supermarket serving the Ashland area with the next closest grocery store being 40-miles away. Known for their friendly staff and being well-stocked.
Lodging
- Find lodging options in nearby Portage Lake!
Shops & Services
- Aroostook Fiber Works 918 Presque Isle Rd, Ashland, ME 04732 | (207) 540-4945
- Locally owned company creating high-quality fiber products.
- Ashland 1-Stop 117 Main St, Ashland, ME 04732 | (207) 435-2202
- This combined gas station, convenience store, and restaurant has it all!
- Ashland Drug Store 73 Presque Isle Rd, Ashland, ME 04732 | (207) 435-6200
- Locally owned drug store providing all the typical pharmacy services.
- Gateway Variety 111 Garfield Rd, Ashland, ME 04732 | (207) 435-6890
- Sporting goods store carrying all sorts of gear for outdoor work and play.