The tourism industry in Ashford is supported by the Mystic Country region of the State of Connecticut’s Department of Tourism and the Quinebaug-Shetucket Heritage Corridor also known as The Last Green Valley. Some of the tourism-related businesses located in Ashford include:
Farms & Vineyards
BOTL FARM
Westford Rd. (Rte. 89), Westford Village, Ashford
Farm stand offering organically grass-fed raised meats, eggs and specialty products
HORSE LISTENERS ORCHARD
317 Bebbington Rd., Ashford
(860) 429-5336
RIVERS’ EDGE SUGAR HOUSE
326 Mansfield Rd., (Rte. 89), Ashford
(860) 429-1510
Pure Connecticut maple products and honey from the Ashford Hills.
SEAN PATRICK’S PLANTS
34 East Howey Rd., Ashford
(860) 208-9698
In its 20th year, this family owned greenhouse provides customers with expert advice and highest quality plants
WESTFORD HILL DISTILLERS
196 Chatey Rd., Ashford
(860) 429-0464
New England’s first craft distiller of fine spirits offering tours, tastings and cocktails in a 200-acre farm setting.
Dining
ASHFORD DAIRY BAR
432 Ashford Center Rd. (Rte. 44 & Pumpkin Hill Rd.), Ashford
(860) 429-1501
A New England Classic since 1959 serving soft serve and hand packed ice cream, burgers, shakes, fries and seafood
CASH’S COUNTRY STORE
261 Ference Rd., (Rte. 89), Ashford
(860) 477-0505
Offering a selection of homemade breakfast sandwiches, grinders and pizza, plus sundries
MIDWAY RESTAURANT & PIZZA
174 Ashford Center Rd., Ashford
(860) 429-1932
Take out or dine in choosing from a variety of entrees and sandwiches, pizza and a full bar
THE WOODEN SPOON
217 Pompey Hollow Rd., (Rte. 44 at Rte. 72)
(860) 429-3825
www.woodenspoonfamilyrestuarant.com
Tues-Sat. 6 AM-12:45 PM, Sun. 8 AM-12:45 PM, Dinners Th-Fri 5-8 PM
A family-owned favorite featuring specialty breakfasts and lunch
Lodging
ASHFORD MOTEL
26 Ashford Motel Rd., Ashford
(860) 487-3900
Convenient and affordable lodging for exploring northeastern CT
HENRIETTA HOUSE BED & BREAKFAST
125 Ashford Center Rd., Ashford
(860) 477-0318
www.historichenriettahousebnbct.com
Campgrounds
BriaLee Family Campground
174 Laurel La., Ashford
(860) 429-8359