Springfield, Ohio travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

Springfield is a city in Clark County, Ohio.

6 sights · 2 things to do · 1 bars & cafés · 1 places to stay

Updated from Wikivoyage on 1 October 2026 · Something wrong or missing? Improve it on Wikivoyage

Best things about Springfield

Buck Creek State Park

Has camping, beach, frisbee golf, volleyball, playground and cabins

Wittenberg University

Has many historic buildings.

Clark County Heritage Center

Madonna of the Trail

Clark County Courthouse

Springfield Museum of Art

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: Apr–Oct. Summer highs reach about 86°F; winter lows dip to about 22°F. Cold months (Jan) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Apr and May. (climate data from nearby Dayton)

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
DAY James M. Cox Dayton International Airport, Dayton — 22 mi away. Directions
LCK Rickenbacker International Airport, Columbus — 47 mi away. Directions
CMH John Glenn Columbus International Airport, Columbus — 49 mi away (major hub). Directions

Springfield lies on the intersections of I70, US Route 40, and US Route 68.

Full “Get in” guide ↓

Budget & where to stay

No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.

Sample 2-day itinerary

Day 1

Morning Wittenberg University, Chakeres Memorial Theatre, Springfield Museum of Art
Afternoon Clark County Heritage Center, Clark County Courthouse
Evening O'Conners Irish Pub

Day 2

Morning Buck Creek State Park
Afternoon Madonna of the Trail

Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.

Food for you

Cuisine (tap to filter)

What to ask about, for your diet

Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder