Curating your list of things to do in Ohio? Whether you’re staying for a long weekend or swinging through on a road trip, there’s plenty to see and do in Springfield, Ohio. The area offers myriad activities for visitors of all interests. Art aficionados will find just as much to enjoy as outdoor adventurers and history buffs. The challenge: Whittling down your to-do list to fit into the hours of the day. Here are a few ideas to get you started.
Tour One of the Country’s Finest Architectural Masterpieces
After a four-year, $6 million renovation, Frank Lloyd Wright’s Westcott House was restored to its former 1908 glory and is now open to the public for docent-led tours. See the famed architect’s Prairie Style showcased in stunning detail, from the extended rooflines and rectangular profile to the pergola connecting the garage to the main home.
Visit a Working Dairy
At Young’s Jersey Dairy, not only can you nuzzle up to the animals in the petting zoo — feeding goats by hand and learning how to milk cows — but you can also sample the dairy’s fresh goodies. The on-site store stocks the farm’s famous home-churned ice cream in flavors like black raspberry and sea salt double caramel and also offers an array of farmstead cheeses, from cheddar curds to Swiss.
You’d be hard pressed not to score a unique find at Heart of Ohio Antique Center. As the country’s largest indoor antique mall — sprawling 116,000 square feet — the vintage-goods shopping mecca displays the wares of more than 650 vendors selling everything from jewelry and furniture to high-value collectibles.