ASHLAND TRAIN DAY:
EVENT MAP

Saturday, April 25, 10am-4pm
Made possible rain or shine by Virtual Railfan, Amtrak Virginia and CSX

PLAN YOUR VISIT

🚂 Ride Amtrak to Ashland Train WEEKEND!

Make it a weekend escape to one of Virginia's most charming small towns. Whether you're a rail enthusiast, a family looking for a fun outing, or simply craving a reason to slow down, Ashland Train Day is your perfect getaway.

Kids ride for half price, and Amtrak provides free on-board activities to keep little ones entertained from the moment you board. Best of all, the train drops you right at the Ashland-Hanover Visitors Center — in the heart of all the festivities. No parking, no hassle. Just step off and start exploring.

💆 Relax & Recharge at Revival Spa

After your train arrives, treat yourself to a little well-deserved pampering at Revival Spa. Book any appointment online April 20–30, enter promo code TRAINDAY, and enjoy 15% OFF your service. It's the perfect way to settle into your Ashland weekend.

📍 10384 Dow Gil Rd, Ste. B, Ashland, VA | Book online →

Offer cannot be combined with other discounts.

🧺 Railroad Grab & Go Picnic at The Henry Clay Inn

Fueling up for a day of exploring? Head to The Henry Clay Inn for a ready-made picnic basket inspired by Ashland's rich rail heritage — the perfect companion for a leisurely afternoon in town.

Each Railroad Grab & Go Picnic includes:

• 🥪 Your choice of The Conductor Club Sandwich or The Garden Car Vegan Wrap

• 🥔 Chips

• 🍪 A train-shaped cookie

• 💧 Bottled water

Grab one and find a sunny spot downtown — Ashland is made for wandering.

🛍️ Vintage Finds at The Shop at 112

No Ashland weekend is complete without a browse through The Shop at 112. Discover curated vintage home furnishings, décor, and one-of-a-kind gifts you won't find anywhere else. Show your Amtrak ticket and take home 10% OFF any in-store purchase.

The perfect souvenir from a perfect weekend. 🏡

Three Park & Ride locations will be open with continuous service to downtown Ashland starting at 11 AM (final shuttle departs at 3:45 PM):

• Green Line (East)
  📍Ashland-Junction Shopping Center (167 Junction Dr)
  ADA-accessible with drop-off at Myrtle Street
  → Grab a bite at Around the Table or La Catrina Tortilleria before boarding!

• Purple Line (East)
  📍Ashland Hanover Shopping Center (205 N Washington Hwy)
  ADA-accessible with drop-off at Myrtle Street
  → Recharge with a Heated Zero-G Massage Chair in XtraSuite Salon Studios, or explore detailed model railroads.

• Red Line (West)
  📍First Baptist Church Ashland
  ADA-accessible with drop-off at Myrtle Street
  → Restroom access, bottled water, and changing tables make this stop a family favorite.

• Handicap parking

  • Huddle Up Sports Bar
    📍407 England St, Ashland, VA 23005

  • Ashland Post Office
    📍 301 England St, Ashland, VA 23005
    Opens at 12 PM

  • Former Henry Clay Elementary School
    📍310 South James Street Ashland, VA 23005

Pro Tip: Skip the line! Use GRTC on the Go.

• Download the app. Visit ridegrtc.com/link to download the GRTC on the Go app and create an account - available on the App Store® and on Google Play™. To book by phone, call (804} 358-4782.

• Book & wait for your ride. Enter your starting point and destination within the zone. If you need space for a wheelchair, be sure to select the passenger type that meets your needs. A LINK van will meet you at the pick-up location. Note the arrival time and be ready 5 minutes early. Maximum 4 passengers per booking. 

• Enjoy your ride! LINK is a comfortable, safe, and sustainable way to navigate around your community. You may pick up other riders traveling in the same direction during your trip. Book another ride in the app to your next destination or connect with nearby GRTC bus routes. 

Closed Roads:

• 8 AM - 4 PM

  • Both sides of the 100 block of North Railroad Avenue

  • The 100, 200 and 300 blocks South Center Street and Railroad Avenue on both sides of tracks from Route 54 to Myrtle Street

  • The 100 block of Hanover Avenue.

  • Robinson Street between South Railroad Avenue and Maple Street

  • Lee Street between South Railroad Avenue and the driveway of the Ashland Branch library closest to Virginia Street

• 10 AM - 4 PM

  • England Street - Thompson Street

DOWNTOWN ASHLAND

Local businesses in Ashland, Virginia are proud to offer unique shopping, entertainment, food & drink to visitors!

The following shops and restaurants will be participating in Ashland Train Day:

VENDORS

🎪 Vendors & Exhibitors

Ashland/Hanover Visitors Center1
12 N Railroad Ave

🚆 Amtrak Virginia
⚡ Division of Utility and Railroad Safety

N Railroad Ave
Corner of N Railroad Ave & England St

🎧 DJ Chef Kev
🏙️ INFO BOOTH - Downtown Ashland
🖨️ Minuteman Press of Ashland

Dominion Energy Innovation Center
201 Duncan St

🚒 Ashland Volunteer Fire Department
🏠 Hanover Safe Place

Town Hall Sidewalk
121 Thompson Street

🏡 Atlantic Coast Mortgage
⚖️ Berdan Law
📱 Be Mobile
🪵 C'vrd-N-Dust Woodworking
🧠 Healing Circle Counseling and Services
🔦 Harris Laser Engraving
🧼 Heart and Soap
🌿 Giving Hope Lawn Management
🚗 Kar Creations
🪟 Renewal by Andersen
💆 Revival Spa
🌾 Virginia Farm Bureau
🏖️ Westgate Resorts

Town Hall Parking Lot
121 Thompson Street

🏠 AAPCO Home Improvement
💧 Cascades
💎 Crystal Cove Jewelry and Gifts
🎓 Hanover Academy
💐 Haven House Florals
✝️ Knights of Columbus
🧭 Miles Counseling
🍽️ Nana's Place
🔨 Smallwood Renovations
✨ Spark 4 Joy
🪷 Suhani Art & Craft Henna Artist
🍬 Meme's Treats Shop

Hanover Avenue

⛪ Calvary Chapel Mechanicsville
🎨 Cara Mia Arts
🐔 Chick-fil-A Center of the Universe
📻 Cross-Reference Radio
🔪 Cutco
🎵 Music 4 Everyone
🐾 MOMS VA K9 Rescue
🧼 Norwex
🍕 Pepicellis Pizza
🧸 Stuff'd Pals
🚂 Tiny Tim's Trains and Toys
🥐 Bravo Bakeshop
🐸 Blue Frog Soft Wash
🛤️ Your Path Counseling Center

Outside 110 Thompson Street
110 Thompson Street

📚 Author Jordan Hamner
🪵 AR Workshop Mechanicsville
🫐 Berry Lin & Fin
🌱 CornerStone Community Development Center
🦷 Commonwealth Dentistry
🏠 31FURNISH
⛪ Gwathmey Baptist Church
💪 Select Physical Therapy
🖊️ Pens in The Park 4 U
🍞 Riverside Sourdough
🎨 SUNYADESIGN
🧶 Twysted Threads Crafts & Collectibles

Cafe 54
100 Thompson St

💍 Besties Bits-N-Bling
👜 Mayuree Women Accessories
🕊️ Nelsen Funeral Home – Ashland and Signal Hill Memorial Park
🎨 TBS Dream Designs

Ashland Train Day is proud to host model train displays and railroad historical exhibits at the following locations:

Our sincere thanks to the volunteer organizations making each of these exhibits possible!

Every gearhead will enjoy displays of antique cars, heavy equipment, a fire truck and ambulance, dump trucks, and tractors!

Hosted by RCI Builders, trucks and heavy equipment will be on display on England Street:

• Ashland Fire Department

• Ghostbusters, Virginia

• Glen Allen Transmission

• Wells Tree Service

• Veterans of Foreign Wars

• Gulf Seaboard

• T-Mobile

• RCI Builders

• Jdog Junk Removal

• River City Wranglers

The Old Dominion Model A Ford cars will be displayed on S. Railroad Avenue.

Tiny Tim’s Trains & Toys issues a challenge to all Ashland Train Day participants: Play the free Scavenger Hunt to win a prize! Find the card on the back of Ashland Train Day maps printed by Minuteman Press of Ashland, explore the event to take pictures at each location, and pick up a prize at the Hanover Arts and Activities Center.

OFF THE RAILS RAFFLES

Ashland Train Day is proud to showcase the community’s arts and culture! Don’t miss these attractions:

• Hanover Concert Band

  • 11:00am - Hanover Arts & Activities Center lawn, 500 S. Center St

• Center Street Sound Company

  • Ashland Town Hall Pavilion, 121 Thompson St

• Swingers Jump Rope Team

  • 11 AM - Ashland Town Hall Parking Lot, 121 Thompson St

• Ashland Museum

  • 105 Hanover Ave

• Ashland Dance Academy

  • Every half hour, 12-4 PM

    • Ashland Town Hall Pavilion, 121 Thompson St

    • Henry Clay Inn, 114 N Railroad Ave

    • Ashland Library, 201 S. Railroad Ave

    • Hanover Arts & Activities Center porch, 500 S. Center St

• Santa and Mrs. Claus

  • Ashland Town Hall Lawn, 121 Thompson St

    • Ride with Santa when you enter the Ashland Santa Train raffle!

• Ashland Theatre
  205 England St

• Ashland Branch Library

  • 201 S. Railroad Ave

  • Storyteller Matthew Dodd

  • Friends of the Ashland Library Children’s Book Sale

• Largest Virtual Railfan Group Wave EVER!

  • 3 PM - Ashland/Hanover Visitors Center, 112 N Railroad Ave