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Weekend Getaway

THE FOODIE WEEKEND 

 

DAY 1:

BREAKFAST:

Coffee at Winans Chocolates + Coffee

Great selection of coffees and tea along with a

variety of chocolates and other treats.

Le Torte Dolci - A European style

bakery with American flair - amazing

selection of pastries and other items.

 

LUNCH:

Speakeasy Ramen - Award winning menu with

amazing ramen as well as a list of other tasty

choices - a must try.

 

DINNER + DRINKS:

Stella Bleu - Located in the historic Bushnell

Building, Stella Bleu Bistro offers a unique

dining experience, in a freshly renovated space.

Cocktails at Hi-Hat - Great cocktails.

 

DAY 2:

BREAKFAST:

Clifton Mill - Amazing breakfast + amazing

setting especially during the holidays.

 

LUNCH:

Charlo’s Provisions & Eatery - A Springfield

favorite offering a restaurant to discover

American Heritage style foods and a market.

 

DINNER + DRINKS:

Winds Cafe (Yellow Springs) - Fine dining with

amazing food and drink selection.

 

DAY 3:

BREAKFAST FOR THE ROAD:

Schuler’s Bakery - Springfield classic -

the best doughnuts in town.

Based on an itinerary created for

@pursuitofdelights

pursuitofdelights.com

 


 

GIRL’S TRIP

EVENING 1:

DINNER + DRINKS:

Mother Stewart’s Brewery + Food Trucks

Local brewery with taproom that

hosts food trucks for the win-win.

 

DAY 2:

MORNING:

Springfield Farmers Market (June-Sept)

Stroll the farmers market for fresh food,

flowers and other locally sourced goodies.

UnMundo Cafe - Great coffee, smoothies,

and other breakfast items

right next to the market.

 

AFTERNOON:

Antique hunting at Heart of Ohio

& Springfield Antique Centers

 

EVENING:

Sip & Dipity / Wine & Paint

A Social Art-working studio for in

person and online crafty paint parties!

 

DAY 3:

MORNING:

Coffee & Breakfast at Ironworks

Waffle Cafe - Belgian waffles

and espresso for a great

start to the day.

Based on an itinerary created for

@consistently_curious

consistentlycurious.com

 


 

FAMILY FUN

DAY 1:

EVENING:

Arrive to stay the night at

Simon Kenton Inn in one of the tree houses.

Dinner at the Inn’s restaurant.

 

DAY 2:

MORNING:

Family bike trail ride on the Simon Kenton Trail

from the Inn to Downtown.

Un Mundo - Hit Un Mundo in the Heritage

Center for a top notch breakfast sandwich.

 

AFTERNOON:

Public Art - Snap some family selfies at the

multiple murals downtown.

Shop - Hit the shops on Fountain

for some Springfield swag from

Champion City Guide & Supply.

 

EVENING:

Young’s Jersey Dairy

Visit the renowned Young’s Jersey Dairy to see

their newly renovated facility and grab some

dinner and ice cream. After dinner take in a

game of mini-golf at Udders and Pudders.

 

DAY 3:

MORNING:

Heritage Center Museum

After grabbing some breakfast, head

downtown to walk through the Heritage Center

Museum for some great local history

with national implications.

Based on an itinerary created for

@breakfastwithnick

breakfastwithnick.com

 


 

OUTDOORS WEEKEND

DAY 1:

MORNING:

Mad River Adventures Kayak Trip

Grab a bite for breakfast and head to

Mad River Adventures for a leisurely

kayak trip down the Mad River.

 

AFTERNOON:

Picnic at Buck Creek State Park - Grab a to

go lunch from Mike & Rosy’s near Wittenberg

University campus and head to Buck Creek State

Park for an afternoon picnic.

After you eat, play the disc golf course

located on the grounds.

 

EVENING:

Mela Urban Bistro - Enjoy dinner and a few

cocktails on the patio of Mela Urban Bistro.

 

DAY 2:

AFTERNOON:

Rock Climbing at Mad River Gorge - A newly

cleared area of the Mad River Gorge provides a

great location to practice your climbing skills.

 

EVENING:

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Crust & Company - Hit COhatch for

some Italian style pizza.

 

DAY 3:

MORNING:

Hike Clifton Gorge - Grab your hiking boots and

hike the trails. This 268-acre preserve protects

one of the most spectacular dolomite and

limestone gorges in the state.

Based on an itinerary created for

Traveling with Nina

rootedinohio.com

 


 

ARTS FOCUS

DAY 1:

MORNING:

Hartman Rock Garden - Visit a folk art

masterpiece created by Harry “Ben” Hartman

from 1932 through 1944.

 

AFTERNOON:

Frank Lloyd Wright’s Westcott House

Take a tour of Frank Lloyd Wright’s only

Prairie Style house in Ohio designed for Burton

and Orpha Westcott.

 

EVENING:

Hatch Artist Studios - Visit the First Friday of

every month to enjoy incredibly fresh, talented

and eclectic artists, along with live music and

light refreshments.

 

DAY 2:

MORNING:

Summer Walking Tours - Grab a coffee

and join a walking tour that examines the

architecture, design, and history of the built

environment in the Greater Springfield Region.

 

AFTERNOON:

Springfield Museum of Art - Springfield is

home to the only Smithsonian Affiliate art

museum in the state of Ohio.

 

EVENING:

Springfield Symphony Orchestra

Take in a performance by 72 of the area’s

finest professional musicians, as well as

internationally renowned guest artists.

 

DAY 3:

MORNING:

Public Art - Snap some family selfies

at the multiple murals downtown.