Get a taste of North Dakota small town life at the delightful and quaint town of Ashley, ND. With a population of only 750 people, there is no rush or hustle here. It is a great destination to get away from a busy life and just appreciate the small things.
Ashley was founded in 1888.
J. Stephen Conn/Flickr Like many North Dakota small towns, it was founded when the railroad reached that point. The name came from that, too - a railroad man named Ashley E. Morrow. By 1910, the population was at 682 and rapidly climbing.
This mural was created for the centennial of the town.
J. Stephen Conn/Flickr One spot you can visit for a stroll out on a nice day is the Centennial Park, featuring everything you need for some casual outdoor fun.
The town is the county seat for McIntosh County.
Andrew Filer/Flickr This beautiful county courthouse resides in Ashley, and isn’t the only lovely site in the town.
When visiting, you can check out some of the historical and retro buildings that still stand.
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One of these buildings is the perfect place for you to stay - the Ashley Lodge.
Isern1952/Tripadvisor Built in 1921, this industrial looking building has been renovated to be a unique hotel. The rooms have been modified into fun spaces that have full kitchens, bedrooms, and other features that will make for an interesting and comfortable stay.
Dan R/Tripadvisor You can see the industrial theme the lodge adapted to fit the actual building it’s in, and it is beautiful! For more information on the lodge, click here.
From the grain elevators and water tower, to the friendly and hospitable people who live there, Ashley will welcome you to the small town life with open arms.
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Other amenities in Ashley include a golf course, numerous lakes that are open for fishing, historical landmarks, and more. Visit the City of Ashley site for more information.
J. Stephen Conn/Flickr
Like many North Dakota small towns, it was founded when the railroad reached that point. The name came from that, too - a railroad man named Ashley E. Morrow. By 1910, the population was at 682 and rapidly climbing.
One spot you can visit for a stroll out on a nice day is the Centennial Park, featuring everything you need for some casual outdoor fun.
Andrew Filer/Flickr
This beautiful county courthouse resides in Ashley, and isn’t the only lovely site in the town.
Isern1952/Tripadvisor
Built in 1921, this industrial looking building has been renovated to be a unique hotel. The rooms have been modified into fun spaces that have full kitchens, bedrooms, and other features that will make for an interesting and comfortable stay.
Dan R/Tripadvisor
You can see the industrial theme the lodge adapted to fit the actual building it’s in, and it is beautiful! For more information on the lodge, click here.
Steve Lyon/Flickr
Check out this other awesome small town in North Dakota you might not have even known existed. There’s something special about it that no other town can claim they have!
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