What to do and see in Springfield, Ohio (OH): The Best Budget-friendly Things to do

November 9, 2021 Lean Nau

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

Springfield, OH http://www.littlemiamibiketrail.com
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4.5 based on 98 reviews

Little Miami Scenic Trail

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. Frank Lloyd Wright's Westcott House

85 S Greenmount Ave, Springfield, OH 45505-1150 +1 937-327-9291 [email protected] https://www.westcotthouse.org
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4.5 based on 251 reviews

Frank Lloyd Wright's Westcott House

The Westcott House was built in 1908 for Burton J. And Orpha L. Westcott. The Westcott property is the only Prairie style house designed by Wright in the state of Ohio. The grounds include the main house and a garage with pony stable connected by an extensive pergola. In 1946, due to the housing crisis following World War II, the house was divided into multiple apartments. The house no longer reflected the vision of its architect. The original furniture and most of the original light fixtures and other details were removed from the house. Lack of resources led to an extreme deterioration of the structure. The house has recently undergone a multi-million restoration. Each of its features - from art glass to original hardware and hand-decorated encaustic walls to massive urns - has been returned to its 1908 appearance. Furniture has been rebuilt according to Wright's specifications and gardens re-landscaped in keeping with the time. The house is now managed by a non-profit organization.

Reviewed By Fatrap5

It was a wonderful and private and very informative tour of the home. The docent was very knowledgeable and friendly.

3. Snyder Park

Snyder Park Road Snyder Park Road and US Highway 40, Springfield, OH 45503 http://www.ntprd.org/Park/Snyder_Park.html
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4.5 based on 24 reviews

Snyder Park

4. Hartman Rock Garden

1905 Russell Ave, Springfield, OH 45506-2950 http://www.hartmanrockgarden.org
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4.5 based on 139 reviews

Hartman Rock Garden

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!

5. Heart of Ohio Antique Center

4785 E National Rd, Springfield, OH 45505-1857 +1 937-324-2188 http://www.heartofohioantiques.com
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4.5 based on 170 reviews

Heart of Ohio Antique Center

6. Heritage Center of Clark County

117 S Fountain Ave, Springfield, OH 45502-1267 +1 937-324-0657 [email protected] http://www.heritagecenter.us
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4.5 based on 65 reviews

Heritage Center of Clark County

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.

7. George Rogers Clark Park

936 S Tecumseh Rd, Springfield, OH 45506-4238 +1 937-882-6000 http://www.clarkcountyparks.org
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4.5 based on 43 reviews

George Rogers Clark Park

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)

8. Mother Stewart's Brewery

109 W North St, Springfield, OH 45504-2546 +1 937-717-0618 http://motherstewartsbrewing.com
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4.5 based on 23 reviews

Mother Stewart's Brewery

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

9. The Pennsylvania House

1311 W Main St, Springfield, OH 45504-2815 +1 937-322-7668 http://www.pennsylvaniahousemuseum.info/
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4.0 based on 21 reviews

The Pennsylvania House

Built in 1839, the Pennsylvania House was a popular and respected inn along the National Road. The 7000 square foot Federal-style structure was built using tenon and mortise construction. The Pennsylvania House has been included on the National Register of Historic Places since 1973. The first floor houses one of America's finest button collections. A gift of Lagonda Chapter member Grace Porter upon her death in 1948, the collection of 100,000 buttons offers a historic showcase of one of fashion's favorite forms of adornment and status. The recent restoration saw the re-interpretation of several rooms to reflect the house's use and function as an inn and tavern from 1839 to 1869. This can be seen in the recreation of the tap room, general store, ladies parlor or formal dining room, and the drovers' room. The first floor assembly room offers a pictorial timeline showing the house's place within local and national history. It is accompanied by a display of artifacts from the entire lifespan of the house discovered during the basement's excavation. The second floor children's room spotlights a fully furnished, twelve-room Federal dollhouse donated by Lagonda Chapter member Ruth Bayley. It contains period furniture in black walnut and cherry handcrafted by John Kunkel. In the 1870s, Drs. Samuel and Ada Adams rented space in the house for their joint medical practice. A second floor room in the 1850s wing has been furnished with medical equipment of the period including Dr. Samuel Adams' electroschock therapy kit.

10. Springfield Museum of Art

107 Cliff Park Rd, Springfield, OH 45504-2501 +1 937-325-4673 [email protected] http://www.springfieldart.net
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4.0 based on 45 reviews

Springfield Museum of Art

Situated in beautiful Cliff Park along Buck Creek, Springfield Museum of Art (SMoA) mounts a broad array of changing exhibits featuring outstanding creations from both established and emerging artists, balanced with galleries that showcase works from the Museum’s superb permanent collections, including significant work by Ohio and self-taught artists. The Museum boasts a remarkable permanent collection of American art from the late 1700s to the present. The seven exhibit galleries surprise and delight visitors with artwork from the familiar to the fantastic. Visitors can explore a wide variety of changing exhibitions, walk the Sculpture Trail and engage in activities in the Chakeres Interactive Art Lab. Partnerships with community organizations bring art classes, concerts, and artist talks to the Museum.

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