SUMMER ARTS FESTIVAL - Greater Springfield
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SUMMER ARTS FESTIVAL - Greater Springfield
OFFICIAL 2015 VISITOR’S GUIDE Cover Shot: SUMMER ARTS FESTIVAL Ohio’s oldest free community arts festival. Page 34 Things to Do Places to Stay Where to Eat TAKE A BREAK WITHOUT BREAKING STRIDE. PHOTO BY ROD HATFIELD HERE, YOU’LL FIND NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED ANTIQUE SHOPPING, MUSEUMS & ARCHITECTURE, BEAUTIFULLY SCENIC PARKS & RECREATION, IMPORTANT AMERICAN HISTORICAL SITES, AND UNIQUE EVENTS AND PROGRAMMING. ALL IN A LAID BACK, MIDDLE-AMERICAN SETTING GIVING YOU THE OPPORTUNITY TO— UNPLUG WITHOUT DISCONNECTING. LOSE YOURSELF WITHOUT GETTING LOST. SLOW DOWN WITHOUT STOPPING. DIVE IN AT YOUR OWN PACE. OR TAKE TIME OFF WITHOUT GOING OFF THE GRID. BECAUSE WHEN YOUR DOWNTIME IS SPENT ENGAGED IN ACTIVITIES YOU ENJOY, IT’S NOT SIMPLY WASTED TIME. IT’S TIME WELL SPENT. GREATER SPRINGFIELD Find Your Unwind ™ TITLE HERE Creating a bit-mapped duotoned image is a great way to allow the text to inhabit the same space as a photo. ± More Information TITLE HERE Creating a bit-mapped duotoned image is a great way to allow the text to inhabit the same space as a photo. ± More Information 2015 VISITORS GUIDE CONTENTS THINGS TO DO Attractions6 Recreation12 Shopping16 Antiques20 Regional Map 24 PLACES TO STAY Hotels26 Bed & Breakfasts + Camping 28 WHERE TO EAT Local Favorites 30 Regional Favorites 32 National Chains 33 KEY EVENTS Our Seasonal Events 34 GREATER SPRINGFIELD CONVENTION & VISITOR’S BUREAU 20 SOUTH LIMESTONE ST. - SUITE 100 SPRINGFIELD, OH 45502 937.325.7621 TOLL-FREE 800.803.1553 VISITGREATERSPRINGFIELD.COM FACEBOOK.COM/SPRINGFIELDOHIOCVB @INSPRINGFIELD GREATER SPRINGFIELD 2015 VISITORS GUIDE 5 ATTRACTIONS Greater Springfield is a hub of culture in Ohio featuring a world-class Performing Arts Center, the iconic Hartman Rock Garden, the Smithsonian-affiliated Springfield Museum of Art, the Heritage Center Museum and Frank Lloyd Wright’s Westcott House. We are also home to one of Ohio’s top attractions – Young’s Jersey Dairy – which brings more than one-million visitors annually to Greater Springfield. You’ll find other great attractions like the National Air Force Museum, Ohio Caverns and Glen Helen right around the corner. With so many great things to do you’ll want to plan a weekend visit! 6 GRE ATER SPRINGFIELD 2015 VISITORS GUIDE PHOTO BY ROD HATFIELD FRANK LOYYD WRIGHT’S WESTCOTT HOUSE Completed in 1908, The Westcott House is Frank Lloyd Wright’s only Prairie Style home in Ohio and one of the country’s finest Wright house museums. The Westcott House underwent an inch-by-inch $5.3 million restoration in 2005 and each of its features—from art glass and original hardware to hand-decorated walls and massive urns—has been returned to its 1908 appearance. Call for 90-minute, docent-led tour times offered Wednesday through Sunday. 1340 EAST HIGH ST. SPRINGFIELD, OHIO 45505 FOR DIRECTIONS USE: 85 SOUTH GREENMOUNT AVE. SPRINGFIELD, OH 45505 937.327.9291 WESTCOTTHOUSE.ORG ATTRACTIONS 7 PHOTO BY ROD HATFIELD PHOTO BY ROD HATFIELD HERITAGE CENTER MUSEUM HARTMAN ROCK GARDEN CHAMPIONS CENTER The spectacular City Building & Market built in 1890 is now home to the Heritage Center Museum. Extending an entire city block, the Heritage Center houses an extraordinary museum that faithfully recounts the history of America’s Heartland. Known by architectural aficionados for its stunning Richardsonian Romanesque design, the Heritage Center hosts approximately 30,000 visitors each year. Adults and children alike are sure to be fascinated by the exhibits on display and you can’t beat the admission cost…free! What began as a modest concrete fish pond in H.G. (Ben) Hartman’s back yard is now revered as a folk art masterpiece. 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. 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. 1905 RUSSELL AVE SPRINGFIELD, OH 45506 CHAMPIONSCENTER.NET 117 SOUTH FOUNTAIN AVE SPRINGFIELD, OH 45504 937.324.0657 4122 LAYBOURNE RD, SPRINGFIELD, OH 45505 937.324.4353 HARTMANROCKGARDEN.ORG @HARTMANROCKS HERITAGECENTER.US HISTORIC WALKING TOURS 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”. OFFERED THROUGHOUT SPRINGFIELD MAY-SEPTEMBER 937.327.9291 SUMMERTOURSERIES.ORG 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. SOUTH FOUNTAIN BOULEVARD 8 GRE ATER SPRINGFIELD 2015 VISITORS GUIDE SOUTHFOUNTAIN.ORG @SOUTHFOUNTAIN YOUNG’S JERSEY DAIRY Whether you want to play a round of miniature golf with the family, hit the batting cages, enjoy a relaxing dinner, visit the petting zoo, or get a world-famous ice cream cone, Young’s Jersey Dairy is your destination. Complete your visit to Young’s with a trip to the gift shop. With fun for all ages, Young’s has been a favorite among local families – and nearly 1.5 million annual visitors - for years! SPRINGFIELD MUSEUM OF ART Springfield is home to the only Smithsonian Affiliate art museum in the state of Ohio. The distinction celebrates the Springfield Museum of Art’s adherence to best practices and its exemplary permanent collection, which features artists such as Berenice Abbott, George Bellows and A.T. Bricher. The Museum’s dynamic schedule of changing exhibitions including self-taught and contemporary artists ensures there’s always something new to see. 6880 SPRINGFIELD-XENIA RD YELLOW SPRINGS, OH 45387 @YOUNGSDAIRY FACEBOOK.COM/YOUNGSDAIRY 937.325.0629 YOUNGSDAIRY.COM CLARK STATE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER This state-of-the-art hall hosts events such as Springfield Symphony Orchestra performances, Springfield Arts Council presentations, musicals, theatrical performances by the Ohio Lyric Theatre, the Springfield Civic Theatre, and nationally-known artists and performers. 300 S. FOUNTAIN AVE. 937.328.3874 PAC.CLARKSTATE.EDU LITTLE ART THEATRE Located in Yellow Springs, the Little Art Theatre is one of the country’s oldest independent cinemas. Fully renovated in 2014, the Little Art showcases contemporary and classic films in full digital quality while offering beer, wine and other refreshments. 247 XENIA AVE. YELLOW SPRINGS 937.767.7671 LITTLEART.COM 107 CLIFF PARK RD. SPRINGFIELD, OH 937.325.4673 SPRINGFIELDART.MUSEUM FACEBOOK.COM/ SPRINGFIELDMUSEUMOFART ATTRACTIONS 9 UNITED STATES AIR FORCE MUSEUM With 10 acres of exhibits under one roof, the museum is the largest aviation museum in the world. The museum houses an Imax Theatre and 300 aircraft and missiles in addition to many historical displays. WRIGHT PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE 937.255.3286 NATIONALMUSEUM.AF.MIL DANIEL HERTZLER HOUSE CRABILL HOMESTEAD THE GAMMON 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. 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. 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. GEORGE ROGERS CLARK PARK 930 S. TECUMSEH RD. CLARENCE J. BROWN RESERVOIR 2800 CROFT RD. 620-622 PIQUA PLACE 937.882.6000 937.882.9216 SPRINGFIELD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Performing since 1944, the symphony is one of Springfield’s greatest assets. The music director conducts 72 of the area’s finest professional musicians, as well as internationally renowned guest artists. 300 S. FOUNTAIN AVE. 937.328.3874 SPRINGFIELDSYM.ORG 937.322.8359 SNYDER PARK Springfield’s “Central Park” was established in 1895 as a gift from local businessmen and philanthropists, John and David Snyder. Its creative design is the work of noted landscape architect, Herman Haerlin, with architectural gems by Robert Gotwald. The extraordinary entrance arch at Western Avenue is located just blocks from downtown Springfield. The park includes whitewater runs, an inclusive playground and learning gardens. DAVIDSON INTERPRETIVE CENTER The Davidson Interpretive Center is located adjacent to George Rogers Clark Park, the site of the Revolutionary War Battle of Peckuwe. The center includes interpretive displays and educational programs. 5638 LOWER VALLEY PIKE 937.882.6000 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. 1311 WEST MAIN ST. 937.322.7668 PENNSYLVANIAHOUSEMUSEUM.INFO @OHIOCAVERNS OHIO CAVERNS Ohio Caverns is one of Ohio’s most popular tourist attractions. The caverns remain a steady 54 degrees year round featuring some of the most unique formations in America. Guests from around the world come to experience the 35 acre park for an all-day family fun adventure. 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. 1465 UPPER VALLEY PIKE 2210 EAST STATE ROUTE 245 WEST LIBERTY, OH 35 S. CHILLICOTHE ST. SOUTH CHARLESTON 937.328.5128 937.465.4017 937.462.7167 BOONSHOFTSPRINGFIELD.ORG OHIOCAVERNS.COM BOONSHOFT MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY SPRINGFIELD 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! @OHIOCAVERNS SOUTH CHARLESTON OPERA HOUSE ATTRACTIONS 11 RECREATION Greater Springfield sits at the crossroads of nearly 95 miles of contiguous bike trails running throughout the state of Ohio. Our downtown trail head at the Heritage Center is the perfect place to stop and experience the sights and sounds of Greater Springfield. If adventure is your thing, that’s just the beginning! Grab your kayak and experience the Midwest’s only downtown whitewater runs at the ECO Sports Corridor, then enjoy boating, water skiing and fishing at beautiful Buck Creek State Park. 12 GRE ATER SPRINGFIELD 2015 VISITORS GUIDE ECO SPORTS CORRIDOR WHITEWATER PARK Thanks to the removal of lowhead dams and some significant in-stream improvements, Springfield’s Buck Creek is now whitewater country. The ECO Sports Corridor features four recreational whitewater kayaking areas including a large-scale “park & play” area in Snyder Park. Visitors from all over the Midwest have been drawn to Springfield to experience this unique downtown whitewater site. ECOSPORTSCORRIDOR.COM @ECOSPRINGFIELD FACEBOOK.COM/ECOSPORTS RECREATION 13 MARKIN FARMS ZIPLINE ADVENTURE Enjoy the beauty of their 90 acre farm with your choice of several zipline packages. They offer both Sunset & Twilight zips which offer beautiful sunsets and spectacular views of the night sky. Nothing compares to the sights & thrills of the canopy tour high above the trees. @JORDANHART SPRINGFIELD SPLASH ZONE JOHN BRYAN STATE PARK Springfield’s Splash Zone Waterpark is family fun for everyone including: Over 400 feet of water slides, a 280-foot lazy river, water vortex, sprayground, 25-yard competition pool, 2 one-meter diving boards, zero-depth beach entry, and Ohio’s first bowl slide! 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. 300 EAGLE CITY RD. 550 TOWNSHIP RD. 30 EAST WEST LIBERTY 937-465-0358 MARKINFARMS.COM 937.324.7665 NTPRD.ORG @NTPRD 3790 STATE ROUTE 370 YELLOW SPRINGS 937-767-1274 PARKS.OHIODNR.GOV/JOHNBRYAN GLEN HELEN NATURE PRESERVE Glen Helen is the legacy of Hugh Taylor Birch who donated the wooded glen in 1929. The preserve now encompasses 1000 acres, all accessible from a 25mile network of footpaths. 405 CORRY ST., YELLOW SPRINGS 937-769-1902 GLEN.ANTIOCHCOLLEGE.ORG/ GLEN_HELEN @GLEN_HELEN_ 14 FERNCLIFF CEMETERY & 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. GRE ATER SPRINGFIELD 2015 VISITORS GUIDE 501 WEST MCCREIGHT AVE. 937.322.3491 MAD RIVER FISHING Ohio’s oldest trout stream is the Mad River. Stocking of this river began in the late 1800s with the introduction of brook trout. Then in 1884, rainbow trout were introduced to the stream; and in 1931, ODNR switched to stocking brown trout in the stream. Today the stream is stocked annually with 6”-8” brown trout to supplement the population. Fly fishing is good on the Mad River, as there are good hatches of mayflies, caddis flies, and other popular trout foods throughout the spring, summer, and fall months. WINDY KNOLL GOLF CLUB 500 ROSCOMMON DR. 937-390-8898 WINDYKNOLLGOLFCLUB.COM SPRINGFIELD COUNTRY CLUB 2315 SIGNAL HILL RD. 937-399-4215 SPRINGFIELDCCOH.ORG PRIVATE BUCK CREEK STATE PARK The park’s recreational facilities center on the 2,120-acre lake, offering endless water-related opportunities including boating, water skiing, fishing and swimming. The park also includes campsites, 26 two-bedroom cottages, endless hiking trails and beautiful picnic spots. 1901 BUCK CREEK LANE B.P.O.E. ELKS GOLF COURSE 937.322.5284 1536 VILLA RD. BUCKCREEKSTATEPARK.ORG 937.399.2304 WEB-STER.NET/OHIOELKS/51 PRIVATE ROCKY LAKES GOLF CLUB 3950 S YELLOW SPRINGS ST. SPRINGFIELD 937-322-3211 REID PARK GOLF COURSE 1325 SOUTH BIRD RD. 937-324-7725 NTPRD.ORG/GOLF.HTML BIKING AND HIKING NTPRD CHILLER Springfield offers countless miles of picturesque biking and hiking trails. Ride the Little Miami Scenic Trail to nearby Young’s Jersey Dairy to enjoy their world-famous ice cream, and then continue on to charming Yellow Springs for boutique shopping and dining. Or, leave from downtown on the Buck Creek Scenic Trail which takes you to Buck Creek State Park. NTPRD Chiller - the coolest place for family fun in Springfield! Chiller’s regulation ice surface offers public ice skating, skating and hockey classes, youth and college hockey and special events. LOCUST HILLS GOLF CLUB 5575 N RIVER RD. 937-265-5152 MIAMIVALLEYTRAILS.ORG 301 W. MAIN ST. 937-323-7465 NTPRDCHILLER.COM @NTPRDCHILLER LOCUSTHILLSGC.COM/ NATIONAL GOLF LINKS 276 CLUBHOUSE DR SOUTH CHARLESTON 937.568.9660 NATIONALGOLFLINKS.ORG RECREATION 15 SHOPPING From boutique to big box, Greater Springfield offers unique shopping experiences for every type of shopper. Our revitalized downtown features unique retail shops including Champion Center Guide + Supply and Fair Trade Winds along with multiple dining options. As you move away from the downtown core you’ll find all of the major national retailers you know and love, along with distinctive boutique shops, art galleries and antique stores just to the south in Yellow Springs, and the north in historic downtown Urbana. 16 GRE ATER SPRINGFIELD 2015 VISITORS GUIDE CHAMPION CITY GUIDE & SUPPLY Champion City Guide & Supply is a partnership of the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce, and the Greater Springfield Convention & Visitors Bureau. Champion City is a retail store and visitor center featuring heritage apparel, local artisan goods and Springfield-centric merchandise. The store is located in the historic Tuttle Building, at the corner of Main and Spring Streets, in downtown Springfield. 137 EAST MAIN ST. SPRINGFIELD, OH 45502 937.521.1948 CHAMPIONCITYSUPPLY.COM @CHAMPCITYGUIDE FACEBOOK.COM/ CHAMPIONCITYGUIDESUPPLY SHOPPING 17 PARK SHOPPING CENTER BECHTLE AVENUE & FIRST ST. Serving as a main destination for local shoppers, the Park Shopping Center houses all the necessities including Kroger, Office Max, beauty salons, and banking. This shopping center provides convenient, one-stop shopping. With the nearby Target you’ll have every need covered. 41 CROSSING STATE ROUTE 41 & N. BECHTLE AVE. Easily accessible from I-70, the 41 Crossing area has shopping, restaurants and more. From larger retailers like Wal-Mart and Home Depot to smaller chain restaurants and businesses, this area is a prime destination for Clark County residents. TARGET BONE A FIDO BAKERY BEACON OF HOPE/ KAIROS KOFFEE LA TAN COUNTRY CUSTOM DESIGNS OFFICE MAX FURNITURE EXPRESS WINE WORKS LANE BRYANT BUDGET CAR RENTAL STATE ROUTE 41 & UPPER VALLEY PIKE Upper Valley Mall offers great variety and selection with over 50 specialty stores. AMERICAN EAGLE OUTFITTERS BATH & BODY WORKS BLANKETS AND MORE BONWORTH LOWES HOME IMPROVEMENT HOME DEPOT WAL-MART MATTRESS FIRM KROGER UPPER VALLEY MALL PLANET FITNESS SUNBELT RENTALS PETSMART BEST BUY DOCKERS KOHL’S BED BATH AND BEYOND MARSHALLS SALLY BEAUTY SUPPLY DOLLAR TREE ASHLEY FURNITURE HOMESTORE NATIONAL TIRE & BATTERY AT&T AVIS CAR RENTAL VERIZON WIRELESS WESTERN UNION SPRINT STORE FIFTH THIRD BANK THE UPS STORE HUNTINGTON BANK GFS MARKETPLACE BATTERIES + BULBS GREAT CLIPS GOODWILL GAME STOP JOJO VAPES SLEEP OUTFITTERS WRIGHT-PATT CREDIT UNION BOONSHOFT MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY CARDBOARD HEROS THE CHILDREN’S PLACE CHRISTOPHER & BANKS CLAIRE’S GRE ATER SPRINGFIELD 2015 VISITORS GUIDE Anchored by Kroger, Roses and CVS, Moorefield Square and Northland Plaza Shopping Center are Springfield, Ohio’s NW primary retail shopping district. DEB SHOPS FINISH LINE ROSES FOOT LOCKER KROGER GNC LIVE WELL CVS GOLD & SILVER CONNECTION FAMILY DOLLAR HOT TOPIC HUNTINGTON BANK IREPAIR KEY BANK JOURNEYS DOWNING’S HARDWARE KAY JEWELERS WESTERN UNION KEY BANK LEATHER EXCHANGE LENSCRAFTERS MC SPORTS OSTERMAN JEWELERS RAVEN BOOKS RUE21 RUSTIQUES S&S SPORTS SAMUELS JEWELERS SEARS SHOE DEPT. ENCORE SPENCER GIFTS VICTORIA’S SECRET 18 MOOREFIELD SQUARE SHOPPING CENTER 2963 DERR RD. + NORTHLAND PLAZA SHOPPING CENTER 2972 DERR RD. FOR A FULL DIRECTORY GO TO: UPPERVALLEYMALL.COM/DIRECTORY DOWNTOWN SPRINGFIELD Downtown Springfield is in the midst of a revitalization that has seen the construction of the new National Road Commons Park, Springfield Regional Medical Center, the NTPRD Chiller Ice Arena and the renovation of historic structures like the Bushnell Building. Specialty retailers are slowly moving back downtown and beginning to fill some of the fantastic storefronts along our main corridors. DOWNTOWN URBANA YELLOW SPRINGS 10 MINUTES NORTH OF SPRINGFIELD ON US ROUTE 68 10 MINUTES SOUTH OF SPRINGFIELD ON US ROUTE 68 Historic downtown Urbana (just 10 minutes north of Springfield) offers an assortment of unique shops situated around it’s picturesque town square. Highlights include antique and vintage shops, art galleries, local florists, gift shops and the famous Carmazzi’s corner store. 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. ASANDA IMPORTS ATOMIC FOX BLACK PUG BIKE REPAIR CHAMPION CITY GUIDE & SUPPLY AMERICAN ANTIQUITIES FAIR TRADE WINDS DOUG FRATES GLASS GOURMET GIFT BASKETS & GIFT SHOP DOLLAR DAYS GENERAL STORE THE HUB CLARK’S MARKET DARK STAR BOOKS FIFTH THIRD BANK DELAVERGNE WOODWORKS GALLERY HUCKLEBERRY’S DOWNTOWN DIVA’S DIRTY FABULOUS BOUTIQUE DOWNING’S DO IT BEST HARDWARE EMPORIUM WINES & UNDERDOG CAFE VAPE ON THE SQUARE EPIC BOOK SHOP COUNTRY GENTLEMAN GLEN GARDEN GIFTS LITTLE ONES CHILDREN’S RESALE SHOP HEAVEN ON EARTH EMPORIUM MAJOR FINE ARTS METAPHYSICAL ROCK SHOPPE IMPORT HOUSE ABSOLUTE FLORAL GUILD GALLERIES INTERIORS HOUSE OF RAVENWOOD IONA BOUTIQUE JENNIFER’S TOUCH KALEIDOSCOPE JULIA ETTA’S TRUNK ANTIQUE ALLEY FLD LA LLAMA PLACE COURTNEY’S CUPBOARD MIAMI VALLEY POTTERY MADISON’S DOWNTOWN MARKET & CAFE MR. FUB’S PARTY TOYS & MORE CHOCOLATE SHOP RITA CAZ JEWELRY STUDIO BILL’S ENCHANTED FLORIST & GIFTS SAM & EDDIE’S OPEN BOOKS HOMETOWN MUSIC OHIO SPORTING GOODS PANGAEA TRADING CO. SMOKING OCTOPUS SWEET SANAA SHOES TIBET BAZAAR FRUIT SALAD ANTIQUES TOM’S MARKET FASHION STITCH-FOXWOOD HOUSE TWISTED TINES DEPOT COFFEE HOUSE UNFINISHED CREATIONS URBAN HANDMADE VILLAGE ARTISANS VILLAGE CYCLERY YELLOW SPRINGS POTTERY SHOPPING 19 ANTIQUES Greater Springfield is known by many as the Antique Capital of the Midwest. Is this boasting? Sure…but we can back it up! Each year we host two major Antique Extravaganzas at the Clark County Fairgrounds that each bring upwards of 2000 premier antique dealers and more than 25,000 antique buyers to our community. We’re also home to the country’s largest indoor antique mall – Heart of Ohio – that brings every genre of antiques under one 116,000 square-foot roof! 20 GRE ATER SPRINGFIELD 2015 VISITORS GUIDE SPRINGFIELD ANTIQUE SHOW & EXTRAVAGANZA A favorite source for thousands of collectors and dealers for over 25 years. Twice a year, in May and September, the Market holds its famous Extravaganza. Wear your walking shoes and prepare for a day of fun shopping at 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. 2015 EXTRAVAGANZA DATES MAY 15-16-17 SEPTEMBER 18-19-20 CLARK COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS 4401 S CHARLESTON PIKE I-70 @ EXIT 59 937.325.0053 SPRINGFIELDANTIQUESHOW.COM FACEBOOK.COM/ SPRINGFIELDANTIQUESHOW ANTIQUES 21 22 GRE ATER SPRINGFIELD 2015 VISITORS GUIDE @HEARTOFOHIO @HEARTOFOHIO HEART OF OHIO ANTIQUE CENTER @HEARTOFOHIO 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! 4785 EAST NATIONAL RD. SPRINGFIELD, OH 45505 937.324.2188 SPRINGFIELD ANTIQUE CENTER Over 75,000 square feet of sale space all on the ground floor with an ever-changing, large inventory at both buildings. A spacious lobby with couches, television, and vending, perfect for tired travelers. 1735 TITUS RD SPRINGFIELD, OH 45502 937.324.8448 SPRINGFIELDANTIQUE.COM HEARTOFOHIOANTIQUES.BIZ @HEART_OF_OHIO ANTIQUES 23 41 FERNCLIFF CEMETERY & ARBORETUM SNYDER PARK FOUNTAIN AVE. DOWNTOWN SPRINGFIELD & NATIONAL ROAD CONVENTION DISTRICT 72 SPRINGFIELD MUSEUM OF ART ECO SPORTS CORRIDOR WHITEWATER PARK 40 4 MAIN ST. NTPRD CHILLER LOW CLARK STATE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER & HOLLENBECK BAYLEY CENTER E. HIGH ST. LIMEST ONE ST . SP R ING SS T. BE CH HARTMAN ROCK GARDEN FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT’S WESTCOTT HOUSE COURTYARD MARRIOT HERITAGE CENTER MUSEUM TL E AV E. PENNSYLVANIA HOUSE MUSEUM YEL SOUTH FOUNTAIN HISTORIC DISTRICT GEORGE ROGERS CLARK PARK 235 40 70 EXPLORE SPRINGFIELD 4 Go to our site to explore Greater Springfield even further. VISITGREATERSPRINGFIELD.COM 675 UNITED STATES AIR FORCE MUSEUM OHIO CAVERNS MARKIN FARMS ZIPLINE ADVENTURE 68 URBANA SPRINGFIELD SPLASH ZONE 4 BOONSHOFT MUSEUM OF DISCOVERY SPRINGFIELD BUCK CREEK STATE PARK CRABILL HOMESTEAD 70 SPRINGFIELD HEART OF OHIO ANTIQUE CENTER CLARK COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS & CHAMPIONS CENTER 68 72 YOUNG’S JERSEY DAIRY JOHN BRYAN STATE PARK GLEN HELEN NATURE PRESERVE YELLOW SPRINGS SPRINGFIELD ANTIQUE CENTER 41 BIKE TRAILS Simon Kenton Trail Buck Creek Trail Little Miami Scenic Trail SOUTH CHARLESTON OPERA HOUSE 42 HOTELS With nearly 1300 hotel rooms you’ll have every reason to extend your stay in Greater Springfield. From the Courtyard Marriott in the downtown core, to major national chain hotels along I-70, you’ll find that staying in Springfield is not only enjoyable, but affordable. 26 GRE ATER SPRINGFIELD 2015 VISITORS GUIDE COMFORT SUITES MOTEL 6 121 RAYDO CIRCLE 937.322.0707 11 WEST LEFFEL LANE OFF I-70 / WI-FI / FREE BREAKFAST INDOOR POOL / FITNESS CENTER MEETING SPACE OFF I-70 / WI-FI / INDOOR POOL FITNESS CENTER / BUSINESS CENTER PET FRIENDLY 937.322.4942 QUALITY INN AND CONFERENCE CENTER 383 EAST LEFFEL LANE 937.328.8631 OFF I-70 / WI-FI / FREE BREAKFAST INDOOR POOL / FITNESS CENTER BUSINESS CENTER / MEETING ROOMS PET FRIENDLY COUNTRY INN & SUITES FAIRFIELD INN 1751 WEST FIRST ST. 937.322.2200 1870 WEST FIRST ST. 937.323.9554 OFF ROUTE 68 / WI-FI / FREE BREAKFAST INDOOR POOL / FITNESS CENTER BUSINESS CENTER / LENDING LIBRARY OFF ROUTE 68 / WI-FI / FREE BREAKFAST INDOOR POOL / FITNESS CENTER BUSINESS CENTER RAMADA LIMITED 319 EAST LEFFEL LANE 937.328.0123 OFF I-70 / WI-FI / FREE BREAKFAST PET FRIENDLY COURTYARD MARRIOTT SPRINGFIELD HAMPTON INN SPRINGFIELD 100 S FOUNTAIN AVE 937.325.8480 937.322.3600 OFF I-70 / WI-FI / FREE BREAKFAST INDOOR POOL / FITNESS CENTER BUSINESS CENTER / MEETING ROOMS DOWNTOWN / WI-FI / INDOOR POOL FITNESS CENTER / MEETING SPACE 101 WEST LEFFEL LANE SUPER 8 RED ROOF INN 2 WEST LEFFEL LANE 155 WEST LEFFEL LANE 937.325.5356 937.324.5501 HARMONY MOTEL 4725 E. NATIONAL RD. 937.324.3339 HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES 204 RAYDO CIRCLE 877-859-5095 OFF I-70 / FREE BREAKFAST / WI-FI INDOOR POOL / FITNESS CENTER BUSINESS CENTER / PET FRIENDLY EXECUTIVE INN 325 W. COLUMBIA ST. 937.324.5601 OFF I-70 / WI-FI / FREE BREAKFAST INDOOR POOL / BUSINESS CENTER / MEETING ROOMS / PET FRIENDLY VILLAGER INN TOWN HOUSE 1715 W. NORTH ST. 2850 E. MAIN ST. 937.325.7661 FAIRFAX MOTEL 937.322.8800 2418 E. MAIN ST. 937.323.4915 RELAX INN DRAKE MOTEL 3200 E. NATIONAL RD. 937.325.7334 2207 W. MAIN ST. 937.325.8721 PL ACES TO STAY 27 BED & BREAKFASTS + CAMPGROUNDS HOUSTONIA HOUSE VICTORIA-GREEN PLAINS FARM This Prairie Victorian in historic South Charleston routinely played host to national politicians and gentry of the pre- and post-World War I era. Totally restored original log cabin dating to 1815 in a secluded hilltop setting surrounded by 65 acres of rolling wooded hills. Seven miles of groomed trails for your private use. 25 E MOUND ST SOUTH CHARLESTON 8606 SELMA PIKE SOUTH CHARLESTON 937.462.8855 937.462.8682 HOUSTONIA.NET GREENPLAIN.COM For a uniquely Springfield experience, try one of our historical Bed & Breakfast properties or enjoy the great outdoors at one of our regional campgrounds. There are many options in the region that will allow you to slow down without stopping and provide a fresh perspective that you’ll not soon forget. OHIO BARN B & B An 1895 German bank barn is home to Ohio Barn Bed and Breakfast. Two private guest rooms, with private baths available. 8790 DAYTON-SPRINGFIELD RD. FAIRBORN 28 GRE ATER SPRINGFIELD 2015 VISITORS GUIDE HOWELL FARM LODGING Located just outside Yellow Springs on the 450 acre historic Howell Farm with direct access to the Little Miami Bike Trail. There are 70 acres of woods, 13 acres of prairie with other acreage in row crops on this farm. 937.878.8015 2825 COLLIER RD. OHIOBARNBNB.COM 937.767.1586 HOWELLFARMLODGING.COM CAMPGROUNDS HISTORIC BUENA VISTA MOTEL CHARLESTON FARM BED, BREAKFAST AND ALPACAS Bass Lake 756 HILLIARD ST. 937.323.2981 Once an inn on the National Trail, and later a motor lodge during the heyday of road trips, the Historic Buena Vista Motel is a landmark on the Historic National Road. Conveniently located on State Route 40 just over a mile from two exits from Interstate 70. The Civil War era Charleston Farm Bed, Breakfast & Alpacas is located only 1.5 mile from I-70 between Rt. 40 & Rt. 41 on the east side of Springfield, OH. 1127 FLETCHER PIKE SOUTH CHARLESTON Buck Creek State Park 8518 E. NATIONAL ROAD SOUTH VIENNA 937.322.3524 1901 BUCK CREEK LN. CHARLESTONFARMBBA.COM 937.322.5284 937.568.4904 Beaver Valley 6725 E. NATIONAL RD. 937.324.3263 PARKS.OHIODNR.GOV HISTORICBUENAVISTAMOTEL.COM Crawford’s Market & Campground 7968 E. NATIONAL RD. 937.568.4266 Enon Beach Recreational Park 2401 ENON RD. 937.882.6431 Rei Lakes 3815 CRABILL RD. 407.729.1848 @JESSLENNIS Forest Lake 2365 W. FIRST ST. 937.323.4266 MURRAY HOUSE B & B SIMON KENTON INN Tomorrow’s Stars RV Resort 6716 E. NATIONAL RD. Relax, rejuvenate, and reconnect at The Murray House Bed & Breakfast. Your scenic home away from home is nestled on 11 wooded acres that is close to area attractions and offers you a secluded setting. The new Simon Kenton Inn is a guest house featuring 19th century antiques and collectibles, a stocked library, large parlor and gathering rooms. Choose from four large guest rooms, all with private baths, or stay in one of three new treehouses complete with scenic decks. 937.324.2267 3774 URBANA RD. 937.390.3949 BREAKFASTATMURRAYS.COM 4690 URBANA RD. 937.399.9950 SIMONKENTONINN.COM PL ACES TO STAY 29 SPRINGFIELD Mela Urban Bistro 100 SOUTH FOUNTAIN BOULEVARD DOWNTOWN 937.322.3600 The Fountain On Main DOWNTOWN 14 E MAIN ST, STE 101 937.327.0078 THEFOUNTAINONMAIN.COM LOCAL DINER PRICE: $ MELAURBANBISTRO.COM LOCAL SPRINGFIELD FAVORITES FINE DINING Hickory Inn SERVES ALCOHOL 652 N. LIMESTONE ST. PRICE: $$$ 937.323.1779 Seasons Bistro and Grille DOWNTOWN 28 S. LIMESTONE ST. 937.521.1200 SEASONSBISTROANDGRILLE.COM FINE DINING SERVES ALCOHOL One of the best things about traveling is experiencing local cuisine. Greater Springfield offers “foodies” an impressive array of options from seasonal menus and French bistro-style, to great steaks and some of the best pizza in Ohio. PRICE: $$$ No trip to Springfield is complete without lunch at Mike & Rosy’s deli, and you’ll never forgive yourself if you don’t grab a glazed donut at Schuler’s Bakery downtown! PRICE: $$$ Cecil and Lime Cafe NEAR WITTENBERG CAMPUS 227 EAST CECIL ST. 937.322.7950 CECILANDLIME.COM FINE DINING SERVES ALCOHOL Yamato Steak House of Japan 3467 EAST NATIONAL RD. (RT 40) 937.325.7338 YAMATOSTEAK.COM FINE DINING SERVES ALCOHOL CASUAL DINING SERVES ALCOHOL PRICE: $$ Ridgewood Café 1647 N PLUM ST. 937.390.1119 CASUAL DINING SERVES ALCOHOL PRICE: $ Rudy’s Smokehouse BBQ 2222 S LIMESTONE ST 937.324.0884 RUDYSSMOKEHOUSE.COM CASUAL DINING PRICE: $$ Young’s Jersey Dairy & Golden Jersey Inn 6880 SPRINGFIELD XENIA RD 937.324.2050 YOUNGSDAIRY.COM CASUAL DINING PRICE: $$ PRICE: $$$ Simon Kenton Inn Publik House 4690 URBANA RD. 937.399.9950 SIMONKENTONINN.COM FINE DINING SERVES ALCOHOL 30 GRE ATER SPRINGFIELD 2015 VISITORS GUIDE PRICE: $$$ Linardo’s Villa 2230 EAST MAIN ST. 937.323.3011 LINARDOSVILLA.COM CASUAL DINING SERVES ALCOHOL PRICE: $$ Los Mariachis Eastwood Grill Hibachi Grill 1815 EAST MAIN ST. 4230 EAST NATIONAL RD 1071 N BECHTLE AVE 937.324.2066 937.323.8000 937.323.8878 MYMARIACHIS.COM CASUAL DINING CASUAL DINING CASUAL DINING SERVES ALCOHOL PRICE: $$ SERVES ALCOHOL PRICE: $ PRICE: $$ Sakura Steakhouse + Sushi O’Conner’s Irish Pub 1781 N. BECHTLE El Toro 2200 NORTH LIMESTONE ST. 937.399.1888 2017 N. BECHTLE AVE 937.717.6915 FINE DINING 937.342.9015 OCONNERSPUB.COM PRICE: $$$ ELTOROBARANDGRILL.COM LOCAL PUB CASUAL DINING SERVES ALCOHOL Bay Breeze Seafood Restaurant SERVES ALCOHOL PRICE: $$ 1805 W. FIRST PRICE: $$ The Meadows 4105 E NATIONAL RD. 937.323.4646 MEADOWSRESTAURANT.COM CASUAL DINING SERVES ALCOHOL PRICE: $$ Collier’s Family Restaurant Station One DOWNTOWN 325 N FOUNTAIN AVE 937.324.3354 STATION1SPRINGFIELD.COM 937.323.3474 CASUAL DINING PRICE: $$ Schuler’s Bakery, Inc. LOCAL PUB DOWNTOWN 457 E MAIN ST SERVES ALCOHOL 937.323.4154 PRICE: $ CARRYOUT BAKERY McMurray’s Irish Pub PRICE: $ 2800 W FIRST ST. (SR 41) DOWNTOWN 625 NORTH LIMESTONE ST 937-323-5000 937.323.7900 COLLIERSFAMILYRESTAURANT.COM LOCAL PUB Painted Pepper CASUAL DINING SERVES ALCOHOL PRICE: $ FACEBOOK.COM/ PAINTEDPEPPER PRICE: $ Un Mundo Cafe DOWNTOWN 117 S. FOUNTAIN AVE Bada Bing! Pizzeria DOWNTOWN 40 NORTH FOUNTAIN AVE FOOD TRUCKS 937.451.3752 SOUTHWESTERN THEMED CUISINE PRICE: $ 937 323-8355 937.390.300 CASUAL DINING BADABINGPIZZERIA.COM PRICE: $ CASUAL DINING FACEBOOK.COM/ RAMENRICKSHAW Mike & Rosy’s Deli & The Press Box PRICE: $ 937.738.5738 NEAR WITTENBERG CAMPUS 330 W. MCCREIGHT AVE. Casa Del Sazon HANDMADE JAPANESE COMFORT FOOD 1200 VESTER AVE PRICE: $ 937.390.3511 MIKEANDROSYSDELI.COM CASUAL DINING SERVES ALCOHOL PRICE: $ Ramen Rickshaw 937.342.9441 CASUAL DINING PRICE: $$ WHERE TO EAT 31 YELLOW SPRINGS Ye Olde Trail Tavern 228 XENIA AVE., YELLOW SPRINGS 937.767.9291 THETRAILTAVERN.COM Winds Cafe 215 XENIA AVE., YELLOW SPRINGS 937-767-1144 WINDSCAFE.COM FINE DINING SERVES ALCOHOL LOCAL REGIONAL FAVORITES & NATIONAL CHAINS IN SPRINGFIELD Along the Rt 68 corridor you’ll find some additional dining choices that will hit the spot after hiking in Yellow Springs or shopping in Urbana. While we love our local favorites, you’ll also find most of the national casual dining restaurants directly adjacent to our primary shopping areas. PRICE: $$$ CASUAL DINING SERVES ALCOHOL PRICE: $$ Dino’s Cappuccinos 225 XENIA AVE., YELLOW SPRINGS 937.767.3466 CAFE Yellow Springs Brewery 305 N. WALNUT ST., YELLOW SPRINGS 937-767-0222 YELLOWSPRINGSBREWERY.COM LOCAL BREWERY SERVES ALCOHOL PRICE: $ Peach’s Grill 104 XENIA AVE., YELLOW SPRINGS 937-767-4850 PEACHSGRILL.COM LOCAL PUB SERVES ALCOHOL PRICE: $ Sunrise Cafe 259 XENIA AVE., YELLOW SPRINGS 937-767-7211 SUNRISECAFE-YS.COM CAFE SERVES ALCOHOL PRICE: $ Emporium Wines and the Underdog Cafe 233 XENIA AVE., YELLOW SPRINGS 937-767.7077 EMPORIUMWINES.COM CASUAL DINING PRICE: $ Bentino’s Pizza 107 XENIA AVE., YELLOW SPRINGS 937.767.2500 BENTINOS.COM CASUAL DINING PRICE: $$ Clifton Mill 75 WATER ST., CLIFTON 937.767.5501 CLIFTONMILL.COM CASUAL DINING PRICE: $$ PRICE: $$ 32 GRE ATER SPRINGFIELD 2015 VISITORS GUIDE Ha Ha Pizza Williams Eatery & Gathering Place 108 XENIA AVE, YELLOW SPRINGS 101 CORRY ST., YELLOW SPRINGS 937-767-2131 937.319.6200 CASUAL DINING WILLIAMSEATERY.COM SERVES ALCOHOL FINE DINING PRICE: $ SERVES ALCOHOL PRICE: $$ DOWNTOWN URBANA NATIONAL CHAINS IN SPRINGFIELD The Farmer’s Daughter 904 MIAMI ST., URBANA 937.653.3276 THEFARMERSDAUGHTERLLC.COM 2534 E MAIN ST. 937-322-9697 The HoneyBaked Ham Company 2001 N BECHTLE AVE Chipotle 937-399-2777 1930 BECHTLE AVENUE 937.390.0287 Steak ‘n Shake 1741 BECHTLE AVENUE CASUAL DINING PRICE: $ Fazoli’s Cracker Barrel 937.325.1944 105 W LEFFEL LANE Mumford’s Potato Chips and Deli 937.325.8221 Roosters Wings 1720 N. BECHTLE AVENUE 325 N MAIN ST., URBANA 937.653.3491 Olive Garden CASUAL DINING 1630 N BECHTLE AVE PRICE: $ 937.323.4566 Fusion 40.83 Applebees 115 MIAMI ST., URBANA 1800 WEST 1ST ST. 937.508.4145 937.322.6700 FUSION40-83.COM 937.717.5409 Frisch’s Big Boy 2201 EAST MAIN ST. 937.325.5571 1831 NORTH BECHTLE AVE. 937.399.2937 Frickers FINE DINING Bob Evans SERVES ALCOHOL 1616 UPPER VALLEY PIKE 40 WEST LEFFEL LANE 937.324.0041 937-325-2200 FIRST ST. 937.323.9151 Penn Station East Coast Subs PRICE: $$$ Brackens Pub 106 MIAMI ST. 937.484.6098 BRACKENSPUB.COM CASUAL DINING SERVES ALCOHOL 10 TUTTLE RD. 937.325.4139 2075 N BECHTLE AVE. 937-390-9520 Texas Roadhouse Five Guys Burgers & Fries 1750 N BECHTLE AVE 1994 N BECHTLE AVE. 937.322.6500 937.399.5000 Buffalo Wild Wings Hothead Burritos 1960 N BECHTLE AVE. 2953 DERR RD. 937.342.9902 PRICE: $$ Cafe Paradiso 13 MONUMENT SQ 937.390.9464 937.653.8040 CAFEPARADISO4U.COM FINE DINING SERVES ALCOHOL Panera Bread 1950 N BECHTLE AVENUE 937-390-1600 PRICE: $$ Red Lobster 1898 W 1ST ST, SPRINGFIELD 937.323.8051 3459 E NATIONAL RD. 937.327.9077 Tropical Smoothie Café 233 E. HOME RD. 937.342.1883 WHERE TO EAT 33 YELLOW SPRINGS STREET FAIR A day of Hoopla with over 200 arts, crafts & food vendors, two music stages, a beer garden and street performers throughout town. A festival like no other! JUNE 13, 2015 9AM – 5PM DOWNTOWN YELLOW SPRINGS YELLOWSPRINGSOHIO.ORG/STREET-FAIR GREAT SEASONAL EVENTS ARE KIND OF OUR THING One thing is certain, there’s always something happening in Greater Springfield! Our calendar* is chock-full of great fairs, festivals, community gatherings and events. Here are just a few of our favorites. *Go to VisitGreaterSpringfield.com to see all of our local events HOLIDAY IN THE CITY The Grand Illumination of the downtown, fireworks display, Santa Land, animated window displays, street performances, carriage and carousel rides, food, crafts and more. There is something for everyone. FIRST SATURDAY AFTER THANKSGIVING DOWNTOWN SPRINGFIELD CENTER-CITY.ORG/ HOLIDAY-IN-THE-CITY SUMMER ARTS FESTIVAL Ohio’s oldest free community arts festival. Spanning nearly a month you can choose from concerts to broadway performances. JUNE-JULY VETERAN’S PARK SPRINGFIELDARTSCOUNCIL.ORG SPRINGFIELD ROTARY GOURMET FOOD TRUCK COMPETITION Forty food truck vendors, live entertainment and more will roll back into Veteran’s Park on Aug. 15, 2015 to please the palates of hungry citizens, compete for big prizes and help raise funds for Rotarian causes. 34 GRE ATER SPRINGFIELD 2015 VISITORS GUIDE AUGUST 15, 2015 VETERAN’S PARK SPRINGFIELDFOODTRUCK.COM CARS & PARTS SPRINGFIELD SWAP MEET & CAR SHOW The Champion City Kings are the newest members of the Prospect League and will play their home games in Springfield’s Carleton Davidson Stadium. This summer, the wood bat league features some of the best college prospects and may provide a first glimpse of a future Major League star! Our 126-acre site is bulging at the seams. With over 4000 vendor spaces, you’re bound to find the parts you need, or the car you always wanted. CHAMPION CITY KINGS 2015 DATES MAY 22-24 SEPTEMBER 11-13 NOVEMBER 13-14 2015 SCHEDULE MAY 27-AUGUST 6 CLARK COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS CARLETON DAVIDSON STADIUM 1101 MITCHELL BLVD OHIOSWAPMEET.COM CHAMPIONCITYKINGS.COM CULTURE FEST CLARK COUNTY FAIR Music, Dance, Food, Fun. This annual event is dedicated to the celebration of Springfield’s diverse culture and heritage. This free event promises to be a day of fun for the entire family. Since 1947, the fair includes livestock exhibits, entertainment, musical entertainment, midway, food vendors, exhibitors selling their wares and more. JULY 24-31, 2015 SEPTEMBER CLARK COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS CITY HALL PLAZA DOWNTOWN CLARKCOUNTYFAIR.ORG CI.SPRINGFIELD.OH.US/ DEPTS/COMMUNITY/ CFEST.HTM FAIR AT NEW BOSTON Step 200 years back in time at the 33rd Annual Fair at New Boston! Everything about this quality event creates the illusion of time travel to 1790 - 1810. SEPTEMBER 5-6, 2015 GEORGE ROGERS CLARK PARK FAIRATNEWBOSTON.ORG SPRINGFIELD FARMERS MARKET More than 30 vendors offering local produce, baked goods, cheeses, grass-fed meats, eggs, honey, maple syrup, flowers and handcrafts. The market also offers a fun, festive, friendly atmosphere rounded out with performances from local musicians. SATURDAYS JUNE-SEPTEMBER HERITAGE CENTER DOWNTOWN CENTER-CITY.ORG/ FARMERS-MARKET Unplug Without Disconnecting VISITGREATERSPRINGFIELD.COM EXPLORE GREATER SPRINGFIELD ONLINE WITH UP TO DATE EVENTS, CURRENT INFORMATION & AN INTERACTIVE MAP OF THE REGION. GREATER SPRINGFIELD CONVENTION & VISITOR’S BUREAU 20 SOUTH LIMESTONE ST. SUITE 100 SPRINGFIELD, OH 45502 937.325.7621 TOLL-FREE 800.803.1553 VISITGREATERSPRINGFIELD.COM FACEBOOK.COM SPRINGFIELDOHIOCVB @INSPRINGFIELD