Springfield

Springfield is a city in Clark County, Ohio, United States, and its county seat. It is located in southwestern Ohio along the Mad River, Buck Creek, and Beaver Creek, about 45 miles west of Columbus and 25 miles northeast of Dayton. Wikipedia.
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Frank Lloyd Wright's Westcott House
1. Frank Lloyd Wright's Westcott House
4.7
(443)
Museum
Sights & Landmarks
This restored, prairie-style house designed by famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright is now a museum.
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We had a friend come into town for the week and used that opportunity to go see this wonderful house. It starts off with a little movie, and a tour director takes you around the home. The director was very knowledgeable about all aspects of the history and restoration of the house. The architecture of this home is neat to see and experience the genius of the design. He used sunlight to his advantage to bring light into rooms in a spiceal way. The wood working on the built-in cabinets is amazing, and the layout is very clever. Taking into consideration the age, there is no accommodation for wheelchairs. I highly recommend this tour for anyone interested in homes of this style. Our tour took about an hour and a half and was well worth the price. I am now wanting to travel to other similar homes in Ohio to continue to see this master's work.
Well restored Frank Lloyd Wright work. Reasonably priced 1.5 hour tours of the building are available almost every day at multiple times. Gift shop and parking available. Would recommend as a day trip. We had a great time and learned a lot about the house, the family, and the architect.
Fascinating Frank Lloyd Wright house. Tours are scheduled, so buy tickets online and in advance. 90 minute tour is interesting whether you are a Wright expert or this is your first tour. Plenty of details and information about him and the house. The tour is required to see inside the house. Definitely worth the price of admission.
Incredible tour with a super knowledgeable guide. Our guide packed so much information into our 90 minute tour-it was amazing. She gave us a history of the home and really shined a spotlight on the amazing restoration work that had been done. Would highly recommend for anyone with even a passing interest in architecture or design.
We loved it! The tour guide made the whole visit. He clearly knew a lot about the house and FLW. You can tell he really loves sharing this with people and that really made it special. The house is beautiful and lovingly restored. You really get the feel that FLW was going for in this house. The gift shop is full of all sorts of fun things. I definitely want to go back for Christmas presents! This is not handicap accessible. There are multiple sets of stairs and no elevator.
Hidden gem in a diamond in the rough city. Springfield has such a rich architectural and cultural legacy, and it shines still despite economic downturns and negative news coverage. Don’t sleep on the Westcott House! It is a magnificent experience from start to end. Our tour guide was dynamic and super knowledgeable, and kept the entire tour engaging with captivating details.
Was not our first FLW tour … won’t be our last either. The docent spent over an hour and a half with our small group of 5. Very in depth tour and fascinating to hear about all the efforts (and successes) that went into renovations. Sort of a must do if you’re a fan of his style.
Very enjoyable and educational tour. This was my first of more to come, Frank Lloyd Wright designed homes.
Heart of Ohio Antique Center
2. Heart of Ohio Antique Center
4.6
(1678)
Antique store
Shopping
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This place has some of everything you could think of, and some I never imagined! It is clean and orderly! It is secure and a great place for classic jewelry! I also had a great experience speaking and being educated about the National Association of Watch & Clock Collectors! The Time Pieces were beautiful and well preserved. A great outing for shopping for unique pieces as well.
Probably the best Vendors/Peddlers and antique mall we’ve ever been to (and that’s saying something). The atmosphere was great, the employees were great and the selection was amazing. You’re Sure to find some cool pieces here, just don’t expect the prices to be great. Comparing the prices to eBay I found most were higher in the booths but you do get the item here and now, plus you’re supporting a small business. It took us exactly 3 hours to casually walk through, see everything and check out. This place was Definitely worth the drive. 😊👍🏻
Always an enjoyable experience, wonderfully clean and organized. Staff know what they are doing!!! Very helpful and are there when you need them! Plan to spend several hours and have lunch in their cafe!
I had plenty of time today so I took my time looking around. I found a number of items that were what I collect plus bought a few things that I hadn’t planned to buy. The staff was very helpful and patient while I was looking through Lock cabinets.
Awesome antique mall with hundreds of vendors. Bring comfortable shoes because you’ll do a lot of walking.
Always a blast to go here. 3 major sections and a good spot to grab some food. They have everything from the collectible to eclectic to foreign and even taboo! Last time I spent 3 hours there and did not get to the middle section before they closed! Super nice and casually organized - a great place to relax or take somebody to brain dump on.
Stopped here on the way home to Indiana and absolutely loved it. Didn't even know it existed till now. Walked in and was welcomed by the staff who explained the process and gave us a map. I was only able to spend 2 hours here but could easily spend a weekend here with how large this complex was. The staff was very funny and friendly and helped me with any questions or concerns I had. I will definitely be making a trip back here.
We stopped on a whim going home to Illinois from our vaca in Ohio. First impression was huge! We only got through 2/3rds of the building definitely can takes hours to go through everything. As people have mentioned prices are on the "it's not going anywhere for a long time" side. But if you take the time you'll find something.
Hartman Rock Garden
3. Hartman Rock Garden
4.6
(910)
Sights & Landmarks
Garden
Self-guided tours of an iconic, restored folk-art garden created 1932–1944 with 250,000 stones.
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What an amazing treasure! We happened to stumble across a post on Google for this beautiful place and knew we needed to see it and man we are sure happy we did. There is such a sweet incredible history and the time and care that was put into every precious item is incredible. I am so happy that we were able to experience getting to see this garden!
My husband and I decided this should be on Atlas Obscura! Nestled on a private property, the garden is open to the public for viewing. Creative rock scenes fill the space with plenty of photo opportunities available. Donate to show your support!
Just a small garden with lots of amazing works of rock art! It can take 10 minutes or 60, depending on how fascinated you are. Free. And they have interactive brochures for the kids.
This is a very nice place. I really enjoyed learning about Mr. Hartman. My child loved it and talked about it all day. They have a little scavenger hunt for the kids also.
For this to be in the middle of a neighborhood and actually in someone's backyard, is very neat. Literally stumbled upon it and saw the backyard full of people. Was a nice little detour when we were already a little lost.
Took my 2 young boys and we were greeted by Mary. She share with us so much great history on the rock garden. She made our experience there even more enjoyable. The boys liked checking out each exhibit and finding the small detail in each. The place is beautiful and we plan to go back!!
Free to public. Amazing amount of work and time went into this. But results are spectacular!!! These are some of sculptures. Didn't give them all away...
This is a neat place to stop and stretch your legs if you're driving by. It's free and has a lot of rock creations for such a small garden. I wouldn't drive out of my way to see this, but if you're in the area it's a nice little stop.
Buck Creek State Park
4. Buck Creek State Park
4.5
(3312)
State park
Nature & Parks
Rolling hills with hiking & bridle trails, a lake for fishing & boating, plus campsites & cottages.
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Our group rented 2 cabins back in Oct. They were clean and very inexpensive. You can grill right outside the cabin. There were people in near by cabins but we almost couldn’t hear them. There are many little hiking trails that you can take. Highly recommended.
We stayed at the group campground. It has a bathroom for men and women. It does not have showers or an electrical receptacle inside the building. It has several fire rings and picnic tables, a paved parking lot with multiple places to park. The marina is down the road. Signs for the park are not well established. However, each entrance is down in back. The campground side of the park has multiple side road loops and offshoots down to the water, archery, marina, beach or disc golf areas. The Buck Creek trail is closed 2 miles from the head of the trail. The is a bridge is out. Also, at the bottom of the dam it is quite smelly from the effluent being released. We would definitely do another stay. It was an enjoyable place with lots of activities over the first weekend of October for Halloween.
Good state park overall. Didn't have much for us, we were missing that campground vibe, as the campground is fairly spread out and not walkable from cabins. We were also bummed that the camp store was "closed for the season"- we love getting ice cream and having the ability to grab last minute items. However, this park was standard and up to par for Ohio state parks- clean and well maintained!
It was very nice. We just went to swim and the water was warm. kids had fun playing in the sand. They don't have a life guard on duty that I seen great place visit
Really cool lake for fishing boating & watersports. Lake is much bigger than it looks on a map. Very clean cozy campgrounds too. Pic is at the beach and & huge levee behind it.
I stayed here recently with friends and had a great time. The camp staff were amazing and friendly and the veiws were gorgeous.
Beautiful, quiet and hit in July as expected. The staff are helpful, professional and courteous. The bathroom and shower areas are clean. The Park is mowed and well maintained.
Not crowded, well maintained, over abundance of parking, has restrooms and outdoor wash off areas. Long Sand beaches with cobblestone bottom in water. Plenty of room or picnicking or gatherings in grass areas.
Little Miami Scenic Trail
5. Little Miami Scenic Trail
Nature & Parks
Biking Trails
The Heritage Center of Clark County - Clark County Historical Society and Museum
6. The Heritage Center of Clark County - Clark County Historical Society and Museum
4.8
(72)
Museum
Archive
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We had so much fun! We first visited during their Harry Potter Ball and can't wait to bring the kids back to see the regular museum. Harry Potter event: Ball room dancing lessons, good food, fun games, trivia, dance party, a fire show, and so much more!
What better way to spend an unseasonably chilly Autumn Holiday, than an afternoon spent perusing the collection of one of the few local Historical Societies in the surrounding area that I haven't already checked. The collection at Clark County - located within Springfield proper is quite impressive, especially considering when compared with Lucas County(Toledo) they have literally a quarter of the population. Toledo's collection is barely enough to fill up two rooms, whereas Clark County's is considerable. I especially enjoyed learning about the origin of the Chakeres Theater company, their subsequent 90 location expansion - but alas, was a little disappointed when it was sold off to United Entertainment Corp. around 2018. Still, this museum has a very impressive collection of local and regional artifacts and does a pretty good job of narrating specific eras in the history of Clark County and Springfield itself. It's definitely an organization worth supporting and museum worth visiting, especially if you, like many Ohioans only have negative associations with Springfield, due to certain individuals spreading mis-truths in the press.
Outstanding museum. What a great gem located in the heart of Springfield. From the time we walked in till the time we left, the museum volunteers / docents, were very helpful, knowledgeable, and friendly. I haven't lived in this state for over 30 years, and did not realize all of the history and manufacturing that happened right here in Springfield. Makes me now want to visit George Roger Clark Park, sites on the National Trail, and do additional research on Westcott automobiles and Kelly-Springfield trucks. Thanks for a enjoyable visit.
The Heritage Center of Clark County is an awesome local history museum. They have the whole history of the National road and exhibits about 4-h on the first floor and military history, Native American, and some manufacturing exhibits on the second floor. There is a unique dedication plaque to a volunteer in the bathroom that I think might be a one of a kind exhibit.
Marvelously well done displays. Larry, retired history teacher, was the docent who took me through the museum. I learned so much about manufacturing in Springfield in the past.
Fantastic museum with lots to see. Staff was friendly and helpful.
The best place to go to learn about Springfield! The museum has so many interesting things and covers a wide variety of Springfield history. I learn something new every time I go there. Good, cool place to go to get out of the summer heat! The staff and volunteers are always super friendly and helpful!
This is a great museum with excellent staff. The museum is decently sized consisting of two floors with four large rooms and one small room full of exhibits. The museum staff are extremely friendly and knowledgeable. I'd definitely check out this hidden gem if you're passing through the area or in the Dayton region.
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Other notable attractions

Springfield Museum of Art
Art museum
Museums
This museum offers rotating exhibitions & docent-guided tours plus workshops & classes for all ages.
George Rogers Clark Park
Park
Nature & Parks
Springfield Antique Center
Antique store
Shopping
Snyder Park
Park
Fun & Games
Pennsylvania House
History museum
Sights & Landmarks
Museum housing historic furniture, medical equipment & buttons in an 1839 Federal-style inn.
Carleton Davidson Stadium
Sights & Landmarks
Arenas & Stadiums
Mother Stewart's Brewing
Brewery
Food & Drink
Ferncliff Cemetery and Arboretum
Cemetery
Sights & Landmarks
C.J. Brown Dam & Reservoir
Park
Nature & Parks
Weaver Chapel
Church
Sights & Landmarks

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