Attractions
Vintage Depot
Family owned and operated antique store with an eclectic mix of vintage collectibles.
Madonna of the Trail at National Road Commons
A newly-constructed downtown connector park is now home to Springfield’s celebrated Madonna of the Trail. Originally commissioned by the National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution, twelve such Madonna statues were placed along the National Old Trails Road extending from Maryland to California, in each of the 12 states the road passed through. Springfield’s Madonna was the first to be dedicated on July 4th of 1928.
Springfield Antique Show
A favorite source for thousands of collectors and dealers for over 25 years. Three times a year, in May, July, and September, the Market holds its famous Extravaganza. Wear your walking shoes and prepare for a day of fun shopping over 2,000 dealers who’ll be set up in a dozen buildings and outdoors across the entire Clark County Fairgrounds. Inside tip: Arrive during the “early bird” hours on Friday to get first crack at all the best pieces.
Historic Walking Tour
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 history with eighteen amazing tours. The series starts in late May and runs throughout the summer. Architects, historians, curators, and local professionals guide each tour. The series includes walking tours, youth tours, happy hour tours and bicycle tours of areas including the South Fountain Historic District and “Millionaire’s Row”.
John Bryan State Park
John Bryan is the most scenic state park in western Ohio. The 752-acre park contains a remarkable limestone gorge cut by the Little Miami River which is designated as a state and national scenic river. A portion of the gorge itself is designated as a national natural landmark.
Daniel Hertzler House
The Pennsylvania Bank-style house is furnished in the pre-Civil War 1850s period style. The house was built by Daniel Hertzler – a wealthy mill owner, who legend has it, still haunts the house to this day. Open on Thursday afternoons and by appointment.
South Charleston Opera House
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 productions.
Clark County Fairgrounds
The Clark County Fairgrounds is located directly adjacent to I-70 and plays host to major events including the Springfield Swap Meet & Auto Show, the Springfield Antique Extravaganza and...the Clark County Fair.
Gammon House
Built in the 1850s, the Gammon House was an Underground Railroad site. Originally owned by a black abolitionist named George Gammon, the famous stop features secret passages leading into the attic and a tunnel into the basement.
Crabhill Homestead
The David Crabill House is of late Federal design. It is located in Moorefield Township, Clark County, Ohio, on the grounds of the Clarence J. Brown Dam and Reservoir. It is of the 1825-1830 style architecture. It was restored, starting in 1973, and was open to the public after completion.
Cedar Bog Nature Preserve
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.
Yellow Springs
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 Cafe. A great way to get to Yellow Springs is by taking the Little Miami bike trail. This way you'll also get to experience Young's Jersey Dairy on the way and burn off a few calories after that double-dip cone. Be sure to visit Glen Helen while you're in town for a fascinating dose of nature.
Ferncliff Cemetery and Arboretum
You are invited to visit the 70-acre grounds during regular visitation hours to pay your respects to the people, history, and natural features that make Ferncliff, and Springfield, truly unique. Ferncliff’s arboretum consists of over 50 common and unique tree species for visitors to view, identify, and appreciate.
The Champions Center
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 online schedule and make plans to stop by for an event. Admission is always free.
Pennsylvania House Museum
Springfield was once known as the end of the Historic National Road. True to this heritage, the Pennsylvania House Tavern & Inn was an important stopover for livestock drovers and pioneers during the 19th century westward expansion of the United States. The beautifully renovated 24-room former inn, built in 1839 along with the Historic National Road, includes an extensive display of antique furnishings, antique dolls, and one of the largest antique button collections in the United States.
Champion City Kings Baseball
The Champion City Kings play in the wood bat, Prospect League throughout the Summer. The Kings make their home at the newly renovated Carleton Davidson Stadium. The quality of play is high as these potential professional prospects work to impress both scouts, and fans. Great, affordable family fun!
Boonshoft Museum of Discovery
Featuring more than 20,000 sq. ft. of exhibits, the Boonshoft Museum of Discovery Springfield, located in the Upper Valley Mall, encompasses everything your family loves about science, history, art, biology, and more!
South Fountain Historic District
South Fountain blends unique, mid-sized vernacular houses with high-style Victorian mansions. Prominent Americans like Oliver S. Kelly (403), William N. Whitely (1107), and Francis W. Bookwalter (611) are counted among the district’s founding residents. The district is just south of downtown and very walkable.The National Museum of the United States Air Force.
National Museum of the United States Air Force
The National Museum of the United States Air Force collects, researches, conserves, interprets and presents the Air Force's history, heritage and traditions, as well as today's mission to fly, fight and win ... in Air, Space and Cyberspace to a global audience through engaging exhibits, educational outreach, special programs, and the stewardship of the national historic collection.
Located just 25 minutes south of Greater Springfield.
Heart of Ohio Antique Center
Clocking in at about 116,000 sq. ft., Springfield’s Heart of Ohio Antique Center is the country’s largest indoor antique mall featuring over 650 dealers spanning virtually every genre of collecting. If you can’t find it at Heart of Ohio, chances are it doesn’t exist!What began as a modest concrete fish pond in H.G. (Ben) Hartman’s back yard is now revered as a folk art masterpiece.
Hartman Rock Center
The Hartman Rock Garden includes over 250,000 individual stones that combine a mixture of history, religion and depression-era pop culture. Among the Hartman Rock Garden’s many unique attributes, the sheer scale of the work and its contextual location in a residential neighborhood, contributes greatly to its status as an iconic “outsider” art site. Fully restored by the Kohler Foundation in 2009, the Garden is open daily from dawn to dusk with no admission charge.
