Location: Springfield
Top Things to do in Springfield
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Rich with history and looking to the future, Springfield is a lively Midwestern city with all of the charm of a small town and the amenities of a larger city. Its past, dating to as early as 700 B.C. with ancient First Nations settlements, is preserved in artifacts, village sites, the new Heritage Center Museum - once the Springfield City Hall - and historic buildings along the National Road. Springfield's artistic trailblazers are celebrated in the city's theaters, dance venues and galleries.
Restaurants in Springfield
1. Little Miami Scenic Trail
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 98 reviews
Used by hikers, bikers and horseback riders, this scenic trail is part of an 80-mile trail network extending from eastern Cincinnati to Buck Creek State Park.
Reviewed By JayneT567 - Cuyahoga Falls, United States
Cycling the LMST is great. The surface is paved and the terrain is flat. You can ride to bike friendly towns mostly under 30 miles.
2. Hartman Rock Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 139 reviews
Reviewed By FromSea2ShiningC - Howard, United States
We went here June 25, 2020 (Thursday), and were the only ones here. It was a nice treat to have the place all to ourselves! This was my first time to the Hartman Rock Garden, and it was better than I imagined! It's located in a residential neighborhood, and parking is on either side of the street. Our gps took us right to where we needed to be. It's free to enter, but they do have a donation box on the back side of the home. It's very creative and you can tell a lot of time was spent creating this outdoor work of art. There is a sign on the outside of the fence, and there are signs at the gate you enter to left of the house. Children are welcome, but must be accompanied by an adult. No dogs/pets allowed. It is open from dusk until dawn. There is also a sign on the back of the house talking about the vision of the Hartman Rock Garden, and there's pamphlets available there in a box. There is an angel rock gate that you enter from the left side of the house. Then you turn the corner to the right and the garden is fenced in the backyard and side of a home. The grapevine trellis is a beautiful photo opp as sunlight partially shines through. There are flowers on the ground there and throughout the garden, adding to the beauty of it. There is a giant rock basket, a canoe, a cactus, birdbath, and other various exhibits with flowers. The castle with drawbridge is one of the highlights I'd say of the garden, and was one of my favorite exhibits. Another of my favorite scenes, The Lord's Supper, was located on that side of the garden as well. Noah's Ark rounds up my 3rd favorite scene, and is also located on that side of the garden too. There is a Native American/Pioneer scene and Death Valley exhibit. There are many patriotic rock pieces in the garden including the Liberty Bell, Lincoln's Cabin, the Washington Memorial, A colonial house with women sewing the American Flag, colonial soldiers, and more. My 70 year old father has a bad hip and knee, and he had no problem walking in the garden. You could probably spend anywhere from as little as 15 minutes to an hour or two depending on how much time you want to take it all in. It is definitely worth seeing!
3. Ferncliff Cemetery & Arboretum
4. Snyder Park
5. Weaver Chapel
6. Heart of Ohio Antique Center
7. Heritage Center of Clark County
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 65 reviews
The Heritage Center is the home of the Clark County Historical Society museum & archives, which helps preserve, share, & showcase generations of history!
Reviewed By laurelboo - Tipp City, United States
I went there in June of 2019 with my husband and four grandkids. We enjoyed reading all about Springfield and Clark County in their early years. Very educational.
8. George Rogers Clark Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 43 reviews
Reviewed By PJAveryVermont - New Albany, United States
Such a beautiful park to spend a few hours at. Ample things to do for the entire family. We enjoyed the Woodland Indian Village, exploring the different type of buildings that were found in an Indian village. Not only did we enjoy the village, but the trails as well. Trails were easily marked and were suitable for all ages. We enjoyed the trail that to took us to the waterfall just above Hosterman Lake. Highly recommend this place if you enjoy the outdoors for hiking and picnicking. Or looking to learn how local Indians lived and took care of the land. Want to return when the nearby interpretive center and historical house are opened (closed due to COVID)
9. Madonna of the Trail
10. Mother Stewart's Brewery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By gilthorp - Columbus, United States
Planned a stop on way back from Dayton and it turned out to be hosting a montly farmers market inside. Loud and friendly, surprising size, seems a destination for downtown, parking can be rough
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