New Ashford

New Ashford is a small town in the Berkshire Hills region of Massachusetts.

Get in

New Ashford is north of Lanesborough and south of Williamstown. Route 7 is the primary road through the town, and is the main entry point from Williamstown and Lanesborough. From Hancock, you can take Brodie Mt. Rd. north through Lanesborough to the junction with Rt. 7 near the New Ashford border.

Get around

Route 7 is the only primary road through New Ashford, and most attractions are along the route. The drive is very scenic, cutting through the forested Taconic Range.

See

• Several nicely shaded rest stops are along Route 7. A short drive up to Greylock Regional School in Williamstown offers a spectacular view of Mt. Greylock.
• 🌍 1792 Schoolhouse (New Ashord Schoolhouse), Mallery Rd (The schoolhouse is across from the Townhall, which is located at 199 Mallery Rd). Built in 1792, the schoolhouse building was also the site where Phoebe Jordan became the first woman to vote in a United States national election, casting her vote on Nov. 2, 1920. (updated Apr 2016)

Do

Buy

Eat

• 🌍 The Mill on the Floss, 342 Route 7, ☎ [phone]. 5pm-close, Tuesday-Sunday. Contact restaurant to reserve customized hours for special events. French country cuisine served at an 18th century farmhouse $25-$100. (updated Apr 2016)

Drink

Sleep

• 🌍 The Spring's Inn (Econolodge), 94 Route 7 (On Rt. 7), ☎ [phone], fax: [phone], e-mail: [e-mail]. A classic New England Motor Court. Pet friendly with dog walk, and has trail access and a fresh spring water supply. Free breakfast and wifi. 2.3 miles from Jiminy Peak (updated Apr 2016)
• 🌍 Berkshires Shirakaba, 20 Mallery Rd (Located on Mallery Rd, off Rt. 7), ☎ [phone]. Check-in: 3pm, check-out: 11am. Japanese-American bed & breakfast. Very highly reviewed and recommended. Two suites offered. Massage therapy sessions can be scheduled. Does not accommodate pets. $345 - $385 (Average based on standard rates). (updated Apr 2016)
• 🌍 New Ashford Inn & Motor Inn, 259 Route 7, ☎ [phone]. Family owned and run. Free wifi. No pets. King, queen and double size beds. $52 - $85 June-October, $42 - $62 November-May. (updated Apr 2016)

Go next

• Williamstown is a short drive to the north, and offers many cultural attractions including the Clark Art Institute and the historic Williams College.
• Further north is Vermont state
• To the east of Williamstown is North Adams, which provides access to the northern side of Mt. Greylock.
• Ramblewild, in Lanesborough, and Jiminy Peak, in Hancock, are a short drive south, off Route 7 on Brodie Mt. Rd. Lanesborough is also south on Rt. 7, and from there Pittsfield.

Routes through New Ashford

Rutland ← Williamstown ←

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→ Pittsfield → Danbury