Overview
Ashland is in Central Virginia.
2 things to do · 6 places to eat · 5 places to stay
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Best things about Ashland
Center Of The Universe Brewing Company
Slash Church
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Summer highs reach about 90°F; winter lows dip to about 29°F. Very hot (Jul) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Aug and Jun. (climate data from nearby Richmond)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- RIC Richmond International Airport, Richmond — 20 mi away (major hub). Directions
- CHO Charlottesville Albemarle Airport, Charlottesville — 59 mi away. Directions
You can get in via access I-95. It is also services one airport, Hanover County Municipal Airport (OFP).
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Center Of The Universe Brewing Company
- Lunch Industrial Taphouse
- Afternoon Slash Church
- Dinner Cracker Barrel
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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Understand
Get in
You can get in via access I-95. It is also services one airport, Hanover County Municipal Airport (OFP).
Do
Do Slash Church
Eat
Eat Industrial Taphouse
Burgers and craft beer with an industrial ambience.
Sleep
Go next
- Doswell to the north, where the Kings Dominion Amusement Park is located
- Richmond/Northside to the south
Nearby
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