From historical architecture, a vibrant arts and culture scene (home to the longest-running Summer Arts Festival in the country! ), thrilling outdoor adventures and a welcoming small-town atmosphere, you’ll find plenty of fun things to do in Springfield, Ohio!
Some of my fondest childhood memories of growing up in Clark County would be savoring a fresh-made donut from Schuler’s Bakery, finding treasures at the Springfield Antique Extravaganza, admiring the beautiful historic homes on South Fountain Boulevard, pretending fallen logs were balance beams at George Rogers Clark Park, collecting leaves for my 7thgrade science project at Snyder Park, devouring yummy homemade ice cream at Young’s Jersey Dairy, eating delicious steamed sandwiches from Mike & Rosy’s Deli and spending every summer showing pigs at the Clark County Fair (did you know that Springfield is the birthplace of 4-H? ).
Visitors can watch the mill work, explore the historic mill and the 1940‘s Gas Station Museum, cross the wooden bridge to view the waterfalls of the Little Miami River, dine at the Clifton Mill restaurant (a local hotspot for delicious homemade pancakes, although I’ll warn you, they are huge! ) and come back during the Christmas season to be dazzled by millions of twinkling holiday lights at the Legendary Lights of Clifton Mill display.
While day trips in Ohio are fun, there’s plenty of fun things to do in Springfield, Ohio to make it a weekend getaway!
