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Village in Ohio, United States
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Yellow Springs is a village in Southwestern Ohio. It is home to Antioch College.
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Intimate theatre showing a savvy mix of mainstream and independent films. Operating since 1929, renovated in 2013 for digital projection.
Young's offers miniature golf, batting cages, a driving range and a petting zoo. The Golden Jersey Inn serves "home-style country cooked meals", handmade ice cream and gelato.
400 aerospace vehicles, and an abundance of historical items. Admission to the museum is free, however there is a fee for the Imax theater.
Built in 1802 is one of the largest water powered grist mills. Here you can tour the mill, visit the 1940s Gas Station Museum and even cross the Little Miami River on a ninety foot covered bridge.
A historic college in Yellow Springs
Separate from Antioch College.
Gives community lectures and talks on civil rights and non-violence. Founded by Coretta Scott King, the wife of Martin Luther King Jr who once studied here.
Lovely woods with walking trails and (as of 2024) a huge beaver dam. This preserve is also home to the iron-rich yellow spring that gives the town its name. Legend has it that if you drink from the spring, you'll always want to come back to Yellow Springs. In Glen Helen there is also a Raptor Center dedicated to the rehabilitation of birds of prey. You can see some of the permanently disabled birds in outdoor cages, and there are flight cages for birds who are recovering.
A 268-acre State Nature Preserve adjoining the nearby Village of Clifton. It has many geological and botanical features. Great for hiking.
The park offers camping, fishing, hunting, canoeing, mountain biking, rock climbing and repelling.
A linear park with 72 paved miles for biking, jogging, roller blading, or walking.
Happens twice a year. On the second Saturdays of June and October the main streets in town are closed for vendors, live music and international cuisine.
107. Regional chain serving pizza, salads, pasta, calzones and wings. Delivery available.
Soft serve ice-cream, burgers, fries and shakes. Outside seating only. Open seasonally.
Delicatessen and bakery with indoor and outdoor tables. Catering available.
A cozy, independent espresso bar with coffee and tea drinks and pastries.
Fresh bread, croissants, sandwiches, coffee and newspapers. Breakfast is served Tu-Su until 11:30AM.
An independent restaurant serving pizza, subs and calzone with a well stocked salad bar. Vegetarian entrees. Delivery available.
Lovingly prepared food using local and organic ingredients. Vegetarian and vegan entrees. Wine list.
Fine dining with an extensive wine list, on premises bakery and homemade desserts, espresso and mixed drinks. Menu changes monthly. Special events include the Annual Garlic Dinner.
This hometown favorite dive draws an eclectic crowd. Pool table.
Live music in the evenings. A great selection of sandwiches, wraps and Mexican entrees. Domestic and imported Beers on tap, wine and spirits.
Serving cold beer and great bar food in an 1844 log cabin, the original structure was once a stop on the Underground Railroad. Over forty beers and wines to choose from. Enjoy one in front of the fireplace, in the solarium or out on the deck.
YS Brewery
Enjoy fresh craft brews directly out of the tap. Seasonal selections change weekly with many favorites always available. The beautiful taproom is also an art gallery featuring a wide array of local and regional artists. Brewery tours every Saturday at 4 pm. Enjoy the deck overlooking the Little Miami Scenic Trail.
Fully renovated historic town jail offers a contemporary private suite for short term stays.
By bus
The Greyhound bus stops in Springfield, a 15-minute drive from Yellow Springs and too far to walk.
By bicycle
Yellow Springs is accessible by the excellent system of bicycle trails thanks to Ohio's Rails to Trails program.
9 square miles. The downtown area is easily walkable. It is relatively flat and a great town to get around by foot or on a bike.
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