While in Urbana be sure to come check out the various Springfield attractions that you can enjoy. Springfield, which is the county seat of Clark County, has a population of 62,417 people. The city itself is 22.5 square miles of land, including the Little Miami Scenic Trail. The Little Miami Scenic Trail is located in Buck Creek State Park and provides cyclists and hikers with 80 miles of paved trails to enjoy.
Westcott House
1340 East High Street
Springfield, OH 45503
(937)327-9291
www.westcotthouse.org
If you enjoy looking at beautiful architecture you must stop in and see the Westcott House after leaving your Urbana Bed and Breakfast. The Westcott House is a fully restored Prairie style home that was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1908. The best way to see the house is to take a guided 45-minute tour. After the tour be sure to stop in at the museum store, which is open until 5:00 p.m.
Springfield Museum of Art
107 Cliff Park Road
Springfield, OH 45504
(937)325-4673
This is one of the Springfield attractions that is designed mainly for adults, although some kids will greatly appreciate the artwork on display. The Springfield Museum of Art provides visitors with the chance to look at hundreds of pieces of artwork, which includes paintings and sculptures. While touring the museum you will be able to learn more about each piece of artwork that is on display.
Heritage Center
117 S Fountain Avenue
Springfield, OH 45502
(937)324-0657
www.heritagecenter.us
If you are looking for Springfield attractions that offer you a chance to learn more about history, the Heritage Center is the place to go. Inside the Heritage Center you will find more than 200,000 artifacts on display. Each of these artifacts represents Clark County, so they can be used to show you the history of the area. The Heritage Center not only offers you the chance to explore the museum, but you can also visit the library and archives section to learn even more about the area around Springfield. The Heritage Center is open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, while the library is open from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday.
Springfield Antiques & Flea Market
P.O. Box 2429
Springfield, OH 45501
(937)325-0053
If you enjoy collecting antiques you will want to head on out to the Springfield Antiques and Flea Market. To reach the flea market you will want to head out to the Clark County Fairgrounds from your Urbana Inn. Once you get to the flea market, you will be pleasantly surprised because it is not what you might expect. You will find a lot of great antique dealers rather than people who are simply selling their junk. There are also tons of food vendors, so come hungry.