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First Hand Accounts from a Series of Hosted Travel Writers

Exploring Springfield, OH!

By: Pursuit of DelightsJanuary 14, 2022

At the end of 2021, Tiff D. and the hubby partnered with Greater Springfield in Ohio for a full day and a half of activities. 

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Find Your Unwind: Exploring Springfield, OH

By: A City ExploredAugust 13, 2021

I always knew Springfield was home to Wittenberg University and that’s about where my knowledge ended. Turns out Springfield has rich history, incredible architecture, that special Ohio hometown feel.

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Girlfriend Weekend Getaway Guide: Springfield, Ohio

By: Consistently CuriousNovember 18, 2020

Raise your hand if you need a Girl’s Weekend Getaway! It is time to gather your friends to sneak-away for a weekend full of adventure in Springfield, Ohio.

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A Weekend in Springfield

By: Breakfast with NickOctober 15, 2020

Greetings from Springfield, indeed! We’ve never properly explored Springfield despite all our time in Ohio, so the folks from Greater Springfield kindly hosted us over a beautiful fall weekend.

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Travel Guide: Springfield

By: Traveling with NinaSeptember 25, 2020

An hour-long drive from Columbus takes you to a place called Springfield. It’s close to Yellow Springs and makes a good home base for a fun, quirky Ohio weekend. A great place to get yourself a full Midwestern travel experience.

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Simon Kenton Inn

By: Selective PotentialOctober 07, 2019

Onto my last post from our trip to Springfield, Ohio! So I wanted to do an entire blog post on where we stayed… because it was wonderful. I loved it! We were able to stay in one of the treehouses at the historic Simon Kenton Inn.

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Day in Springfield

By: Selective PotentialOctober 03, 2019

Onto our first full day in Springfield, Ohio! We packed this day to the brim from morning to night… so I have lots of fun recommendations if you’re planning a visit to the city. But it felt like a good, slow, relaxing day too. 

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Our Weekend In Springfield, Ohio: Where To Stay, Eat, & Play

By: Wading in Big ShoesSeptember 14, 2018

When you live in an area where there's always something to do, it can be easy to forget that there are SO many places out of state (and beyond) that need exploring, as well! 

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6 Ways To #FindYourUnwind In Springfield, Ohio

By: D DOTTSAugust 15, 2018

We celebrated Jax’s birthday last month in Springfield, Ohio. Just about an hour and a half North-East from Cincinnati, Springfield is snuggled in between Columbus and Dayton. 

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Find Your Unwind in Springfield, Ohio | Best Things to Do & Places to Eat

By: Mommy Gone HealthyJuly 15, 2018

Springfield, Ohio was a great road trip destination for our family. It’s only a 3 to 3 1/2 hour drive from most of the metro Detroit area and is filled with lots of fun activities and places to explore, especially for families. 

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Mother Stewart's Brewing

By: Selective PotentialJune 26, 2018

On our last night in town, we headed over to Mother Stewart's Brewing. It was awesome! I loved it. The vibe was really cool.

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Exploring Springfield, Ohio

By: Selective PotentialJune 19, 2018

On our first full day in Springfield, Ohio... we spent the morning exploring their downtown! Thankfully the weather was beautiful and sunny, and we were able to walk almost everywhere! 

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Ohio Road Trip: Springfield

By: What Should We Do Today?April 01, 2018

In mid-June my family took a trip to Springfield, Ohio to discover some new family-friendly activities and explore a city that was new to us! We were pleasantly surprised to find that Springfield is only 45 minutes from Columbus.

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Arts & Culture

Key Attractions

• Clark State Performing Arts Center
• Springfield Symphony Orchestra
• Hartman Rock Garden
• Little Art Theatre
• Springfield Museum of Art
• Frank Lloyd Wright's Westcott House

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Eat & Drink

Key Attractions

• Speakeasy Ramen
• Simon Kenton Inn Publik House
• Mother Stewart's Brewing Company
• Cecil and Lime Cafe
• Stella Bleu Bistro

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See

Key Attractions

• Heritage Center Museum
• Historic Walking Tours
• Pennsylvania House Museum
• Daniel Hertzler House
• Davidson Interpretive Center
• South Fountain Historic District
• South Charleston Opera House
• Crabill Homestead
• Gammon House

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Do

Key Attractions

• Buck Creek State Park
• Biking and Hiking
• John Bryan State Park
• Glen Helen Nature Preserve
• Snyder Park

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Stay

Key Attractions

• Courtyard by Marriott Springfield Downtown
• Simon Kenton Inn
• Country Inn & Suites

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