Keep It Local
When asked what it means to “keep it local”, here in Ashton it means a whole lot. Especially when you hear tourists say, “Yes, we drove through Ashton, but didn’t see many businesses. There wasn’t even a bank!”
Well, our goal as the Ashton Area Chamber of Commerce is to get people to EXIT off Hwy 20 into Ashton and be greeted by our many wonderful businesses. As you exit you are greeted by the newly remodeled Angler’s Inn, Dr. Toenjes, our local dentist who keeps us all smiling bright, and a wonderful “Lil taste of Idaho” at the Chriswell’s Trail’s Inn and our Ashton Laundromat.
Following our welcoming committee, you are immediately greeted by Reinke Grain and their iconic graineries. After the railroad tracks, on your left you are met by Tri State Tire who will rent tubes to those wishing to float the river in the summer and make sure we are all “studded” in the winter. On the right you see Stronks and Sons Do It Best Homecenter, and further down HG Lumber where all our appliance, lumber, and hardware needs are met. Yes, this is in Ashton! On your way down Main Street there are many businesses on your left and right waiting for your business ; you will see Dan’s plumbing and heating, Key Bank…yes we have a bank in Ashton, actually two, because just down Main Street a little further you will run into Bank of Idaho. These two banks keep many of us locals happy and content knowing the tellers and managers are looking out and ready to assist us with all our financial needs.
As you drive down Main St. you must not pass up Parts Service, a visit to our old fashioned soda fountain at Five 11 Main, or a nice gift or flower arrangement at the Flower Barn! You’ll notice on your drive down Main that we offer many hairstylists and beauticians; Hair Fair is one of the many talented beauticians the locals enjoy. While you are in the neighborhood you can stop on the corner and check out Arrowhead Reality. Maybe you’d like to become a local. Then there’s Wynn’s Furniture and Flooring to help make your home comfy and cozy. Also, we have Baxter’s Funeral Home, Precision Chiropractic, and our own pharmacy, and a medical clinic for all your health needs.
There are many wonderful denominations of churches we all respect here in Ashton. You can depend on hearing the Zion Lutheran church bells ring every day at 9am, 12pm, 3pm, and 6pm. Something many of us would miss and depend on to know the hour. The United Methodist’s Groundhog supper is always anticipated in the winter, and the friendly acquaintances at the Berean Baptist, Ashton Christian Fellowship, and the Ashton LDS Stake are what keep us in the know of our neighbors and their needs.
On down Hwy 47/Main Street and around the bend into Warm River you can pull off and check out Three Rivers Ranch for some recreational fun, we also have some nice bed & breakfasts along the way including; Carter’s Cabin Rental, Yellow-stone Bed & Breakfast, and Quiet Cabin Rental and Reception Cen-ter. And we can’t forget our little secret of paradise out at Aspen Acres Golf Course.
So, as you come to Ashton on your way to Yellowstone maybe, try to make some time to Exit into Ashton and see what we have to offer. If you don’t, then enjoy our businesses on Hwy 20 including Fall River Electric, Swiss Precision Nursery and Landscaping, Dave’s Jubilee; our grocery store with all the groceries and more, or Frostop Drive-Inn with their yummy root beer freezes. Or, check out Performance Motor Sports and rent a dune buggy for the sand dunes, or check out the Valley Wide Travel Plaza and their Idaho souvenirs and Big Jud’s famous one pound burger. And if you’re just plum tired there is the Rankin Motel or Ashton Inn & R.V. for a rest and while there take a stroll across the street and see our incredible Ashton Living Center.
We as the community members and locals love Ashton because of the many commodities our little town has to offer. And we as the Ashton Area Chamber of Commerce encourage everyone to Shop Ashton…our businesses depend on us and we need them!
