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All the United States Massachusetts Ashland

The Atlas Obscura Guide To Ashland

4 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Ashland, Massachusetts

Updated November 15, 2024

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Ashland, Massachusetts

Ashland Witch Caves

Small caves once used as a hiding place for some of those accused during the Salem Witch Trials.

Ashland, Massachusetts

Stone's Public House

A historic pub with traditional Irish cuisine, fine drinks, and a paranormal past.
The Devil’s Den

Ashland, Massachusetts

The Devil's Den

This cave was once thought to be a hiding place for the devil.
A bronze statue of a golden retriever holding two flags in its mouth.

Ashland, Massachusetts

Spencer the Marathon Dog Statue

This sculpture is dedicated to a local therapy dog who later became the official mascot of the 126th Boston Marathon.
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Sarah Clayes House

A home built and settled by a refugee of the Salem Witch Trials.
1 mile from Ashland

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'Spirit of the Marathon'

A monument to the winner of the 1946 Boston Marathon, Greek runner Stylianos Kyriakides.
2 miles from Ashland

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The Old Field of 1800

Two stone markers honor the Nipmuc people who first settled here millennia ago.
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Stone's Public House

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