Food scene
Trail Head Bar & Grill Ashford’s newest restaurant is decorated with wood, corrugated metal, and pipe shelving for a rustic industrial vibe. The bar menu features 10 taps, along with hard kombucha, cider from Eatonville’s Mill Haus Cider Co., and an assortment of cocktails. Entrees like the Whiskey Burger are sure to become a popular favorite along with the Trailhead’s elk burger, street tacos, nachos with house-made dressings, and sauces.
32 locals recommend
Highlander
30319 WA-706Trail Head Bar & Grill Ashford’s newest restaurant is decorated with wood, corrugated metal, and pipe shelving for a rustic industrial vibe. The bar menu features 10 taps, along with hard kombucha, cider from Eatonville’s Mill Haus Cider Co., and an assortment of cocktails. Entrees like the Whiskey Burger are sure to become a popular favorite along with the Trailhead’s elk burger, street tacos, nachos with house-made dressings, and sauces.
Base Camp Bar & Grill The perfect jumping off point for your Rainier adventures, Base Camp Bar & Grill offers a variety of freshly prepared foods to fill you up before and after a day of hiking, climbing or sightseeing.
38 locals recommend
Base Camp Grill
30027 WA-706Base Camp Bar & Grill The perfect jumping off point for your Rainier adventures, Base Camp Bar & Grill offers a variety of freshly prepared foods to fill you up before and after a day of hiking, climbing or sightseeing.
Copper Creek Inn & Restaurant Warm smiles welcome you while the aroma of fresh breads and homemade blackberry pies lures you to stay for a meal. A broad menu includes steaks and salmon as well as homemade stews, hamburgers, and our world famous blackberry pie and homemade breads. Copper Creek Restaurant is voted #1 Best Restaurant on TripAdvisor.
55 locals recommend
Copper Creek Inn & Restaurant
35707 WA-706Copper Creek Inn & Restaurant Warm smiles welcome you while the aroma of fresh breads and homemade blackberry pies lures you to stay for a meal. A broad menu includes steaks and salmon as well as homemade stews, hamburgers, and our world famous blackberry pie and homemade breads. Copper Creek Restaurant is voted #1 Best Restaurant on TripAdvisor.
Sightseeing
Alder Lake: A 20 minute drive from Ashford is Alder Lake, situated about midway between Eatonville and Elbe. This large lake has 2 boat ramps, a swimming beach, picnic area, playground, and is a great place for outdoor summer recreation.
17 locals recommend
Alder Lake
Alder Lake: A 20 minute drive from Ashford is Alder Lake, situated about midway between Eatonville and Elbe. This large lake has 2 boat ramps, a swimming beach, picnic area, playground, and is a great place for outdoor summer recreation.
Visitors enjoy a premier wildlife adventure center including a tram ride, hiking trails, and zip line. A great family experience.
106 locals recommend
Northwest Trek Wildlife Park
11610 Trek Dr EVisitors enjoy a premier wildlife adventure center including a tram ride, hiking trails, and zip line. A great family experience.
E Z Times Horse Rides
18703 WA-706Offers horseback trail rides for adults and kids.
Ex-Nihilo means something created from out of nothing in Latin. Check out the amazing recycled spirits of iron.
28 locals recommend
Recycled Spirits of Iron Sculpture Park
22410 WA-706Ex-Nihilo means something created from out of nothing in Latin. Check out the amazing recycled spirits of iron.
City advice
Getting around
Grocery Shopping
Please stock up on groceries before leaving the city. Ashford does have two convenience stores with a very limited selection. We provide coffee, tea, cream, some spices and oil.
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Gasoline Availability
Gasoline – again, fill up before you get here. Hours can be limited at the gas station in Ashford.