Attractions & Locations
Frank Lloyd Wright's only Prairie Style home in Ohio, the Westcott House is one of the country's premier Wright house museums — and it has the details to prove it. Completed in 1908 and meticulously restored inch-by-inch, every feature — art...
Ohio's only Smithsonian Affiliate Art Museum lives right here in Springfield. The permanent collection features work by Berenice Abbott, George Bellows, and Charley Harper, while rotating contemporary exhibitions mean there's always something new...
What began as a modest concrete fish pond in H.G. (Ben) Hartman's backyard is now revered as a folk art masterpiece. More than 250,000 individual stones weave together history, religion, and Depression-era pop culture across a full residential...
Nearly 1.5 million people a year find their way to Young's Jersey Dairy — and once you taste the ice cream, you'll understand why. Play a round of "Udders & Putters" mini-golf, hit the batting cages, visit the petting zoo, hop on the carousel...
Built in 1890 and extending an entire city block, the Heritage Center Museum occupies one of Springfield's most striking Richardsonian Romanesque buildings. Inside, the collection faithfully tells the story of America's Heartland and the historic...
At 122,000 square feet and 800+ booths, the Heart of Ohio Antique Center is the largest indoor antique mall in the United States — and it's climate-controlled, so you can take your time. Dealers span virtually every genre of collecting, from...
One of only three Underground Railroad stops in Ohio owned by free Black Americans, the Gammon House is one of Springfield's most powerful historic sites. Built in the 1850s by George and Sarah Gammon, the home features secret passages to the...
MMother Stewart's Brewing is a family-owned production brewery in downtown Springfield, with a large tap room and spectacular outdoor beer garden. Food trucks and live entertainment are a regular part of the offering. The tap room is open...
The village of Yellow Springs - located just 10 minutes south of Springfield - offers an eclectic mix of boutique shopping, art galleries, coffee houses and dining options. Among our favorites are the Winds Cafe, Ye Olde Trail Tavern and Sunrise...
The largest aviation museum in the world is just 25 minutes from downtown Springfield. The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force spans 10 acres of exhibits, 300+ aircraft, and a full IMAX Theatre — from the Wright Brothers to spacecraft, all...
One of America's most beautiful campuses is right in Springfield's backyard. Wittenberg University's 114-acre grounds — steeped in 19th-century architecture — make for a wonderful afternoon stroll, and the campus disc golf course is a genuine...
Since 1944, the Springfield Symphony Orchestra has been the heartbeat of the city's arts scene. Performing at the stunning 1,500-seat Kuss Auditorium at Clark State, the SSO brings 72 professional musicians and internationally renowned guest...
Cyclotherapy rents adult fitness bikes in a range of sizes, as well as kids' bikes and kid and dog trailers. Each bike comes equipped with every non-personal item someone would need to enjoy a day on the paths including a cargo rack, bag for...
South Fountain blends mid-sized vernacular houses with high-style Victorian mansions, forming one of Springfield's most walkable and architecturally rich neighborhoods. Just south of downtown, the district's tree-lined streets were once home to...
Built in 1839 along the Historic National Road, the Pennsylvania House Tavern & Inn was a vital stopover for pioneers and livestock drovers heading west. Today the beautifully restored 24-room inn houses one of the country's most extensive...
The Springfield Metropolis is a historic Springfield landmark reimagined as a vibrant home for celebrations and gatherings. Originally built as the Central Methodist Episcopal Church, the building now features a grand event space we call The...
The Champions Center – located within the Clark County Fairgrounds – is the Midwest’s premier equine and expo center. The center plays host to regional and national equine shows, specialty breed dog shows and other special events. Check their...
In 1780, the Revolutionary War Battle of Peckuwe was fought on the ground where George Rogers Clark Park now stands. The Davidson Interpretive Center brings that history to life through free interpretive displays and educational programs — a...
Stop and visit Snyder Park and the Snyder Park Gardens & Arboretum (SPGA) and include it in your “must see” destination and local attraction in Clark County, Ohio. Tourists will discover one of our community’s largest parks as Snyder Park...
Cedar Bog Nature Preserve was the first nature preserve in Ohio purchased with state money and is considered by many to be Ohio’s premiere natural area. More than forty endangered, threatened, and rare plants and animals can be found at Cedar Bog...
The Crabill Homestead is located in Buck Creek State Park and is accessible by way of a private road accessed from Overlook Drive. The Crabill House dates to 1821 and is a three-bay, Federal-style house. The property hosts a number of annual...
Springfield's own College Prospect League team plays wood-bat baseball at Carleton Davidson Stadium all summer long. The competition is serious — these are the players scouts are watching — and you might be sitting in the stands when a future...
The Clark County Fairgrounds — right off I-70 — is home to some of Springfield's biggest events. The world-renowned Springfield Antique Extravaganza draws 20,000+ shoppers from all 50 states three times a year, the Swap Meet & Auto Show...
Located in Yellow Springs, the Little Art Theatre is one of the country's oldest independent cinemas. The Little Art showcases contemporary and classic films in full digital quality while offering beer, wine and other refreshments.
This historic Opera House, located within South Charleston’s Renaissance Revival-style Town Hall, was built in 1879 and returned to active use in 1984. Known for its phenomenal natural acoustics, it has hosted countless musicians, singers and...
Built by wealthy mill owner Daniel Hertzler in the 1850s, this Pennsylvania Bank-style house in George Rogers Clark Park is furnished exactly as it would have appeared before the Civil War. Tour the period rooms on Sundays 1–3 pm from June...
The “Made-in-Springfield” Museum is in a 190 year old building that was built as the Home of Jeremiah & Ann Aston Warder in 1835. It was for many years the Home of “RECO Sporting Goods” but, after a $250,000 reclamation project, it has been...
Situated in southern Clark County, Ivory Meadows is a barn wedding venue surrounded by idyllic vistas. Fields roll into treelines surrounding this chic setting ideal for “I dos” and their accompanying celebrations. This locale is about...
A great way to explore the scenic beauty and fascinating history of Springfield is to participate in a tour offered by the Westcott Center for Architecture + Design. The Summer Tour Series celebrates Springfield’s distinctive architecture and...
Ranked one of America's Best Flea Markets by CNN, Country Living, and Fodor's, the Springfield Antique Extravaganza is a world-class event drawing 20,000+ shoppers from all 50 states. Held each May and September at the Clark County Fairgrounds, 2...
The National Road Commons downtown park is home to Springfield's celebrated Madonna of the Trail. One of 12 such statues commissioned by the Daughters of the American Revolution along the National Old Trails Road — from Maryland to California —...
