The best things to do in Springfield

32 things to do we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Puttshack Columbus

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Puttshack Columbus turns mini golf into a smart, fast-paced showdown with automatic scoring and interactive holes, then rewards you with…

2116 Ikea Wy (Columbus)

Puttshack Columbus turns mini golf into a smart, fast-paced showdown with automatic scoring and interactive holes, then rewards you with chef-driven bites and craft cocktails. Rally your crew, talk some friendly trash, and make this the week you trade spreadsheets for scorecards.

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Raymond Memorial Golf Course, a Robert Trent Jones, Sr. design, sports a signature twist with twin par 3 holes that keep your shot-making…

3860 Trabue Rd (Columbus)

Raymond Memorial Golf Course, a Robert Trent Jones, Sr. design, sports a signature twist with twin par 3 holes that keep your shot-making honest. This week, tackle the raised, contoured greens and front-guarding bunkers for a fun, legit challenge that feels classic Columbus golf.

From the Columbus newsletter, August 5, 2026

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Crabill Homestead

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Tucked inside Buck Creek State Park, Crabill Homestead is a three-bay, Federal-style house dating to the 1820s where tours, demonstrations,…

2800 Croft Rd

Tucked inside Buck Creek State Park, Crabill Homestead is a three-bay, Federal-style house dating to the 1820s where tours, demonstrations, and seasonal open houses or tea parties make local history feel hands-on. Perfect for a quick, low-stress brain vacation this week.

From the Springfield newsletter, August 4, 2026

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Family-friendly eatery and recreational facility featuring a golf driving range and mini-golf courses.

9941 Reading Rd (Cincinnati)

Family-friendly eatery and recreational facility featuring a golf driving range and mini-golf courses.

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Robert Trent Jones, Sr.–designed 18-hole golf course with a driving range, pro shop & clubhouse.

3900 Westerville Rd (Columbus)

–designed 18-hole golf course with a driving range, pro shop & clubhouse.

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27-hole public golf course with lush landscaping, vistas & hazards, plus a clubhouse.

10965 Springfield Pike (Cincinnati)

27-hole public golf course with lush landscaping, vistas & hazards, plus a clubhouse.

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Theater complex with multiple screens, all-stadium seating & self-service ticketing kiosks.

1071 Gemini Pl (Columbus)

Theater complex with multiple screens, all-stadium seating & self-service ticketing kiosks.

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York Golf Club

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Membership-only private golf club featuring an 18-hole course, practice area, and pub.

7459 N High St (Columbus)

Membership-only private golf club featuring an 18-hole course, practice area, and pub.

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Challenging course with well-maintained greens and bunkers, plus a clubhouse.

4040 Cooper Rd (Cincinnati)

Challenging course with well-maintained greens and bunkers, plus a clubhouse.

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Udders & Putters

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Kid-friendly golf course with 2 options, plus other activities.

6880 Springfield Xenia Rd (Yellow Springs)

Kid-friendly golf course with 2 options, plus other activities.

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Public golf facility with a well-maintained pair of courses and a driving range, plus a banquet hall.

5575 N River Rd #9341

Public golf facility with a well-maintained pair of courses and a driving range, plus a banquet hall.

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Hartman Rock Garden

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Self-guided tours of an iconic, restored folk-art garden created 1932–1944 with 250,000 stones.

1905 Russell Ave

Self-guided tours of an iconic, restored folk-art garden created 1932–1944 with 250,000 stones.

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The Mill Course

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Public golf course with a layout that some reviewers appreciate.

1515 W Sharon Rd (Cincinnati)

Public golf course with a layout that some reviewers appreciate.

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Popular public venue featuring an 18-hole golf course for all skill levels, plus a clubhouse and friendly staff.

2800 New Germany Trebein Rd (Beavercreek)

Popular public venue featuring an 18-hole golf course for all skill levels, plus a clubhouse and friendly staff.

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Independently owned cinema offering draft beer, pizza, first-run films, cult movies & live comedy.

3055 Indianola Ave (Columbus)

Independently owned cinema offering draft beer, pizza, first-run films, cult movies & live comedy.

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Golf course featuring GPS-equipped carts and generally good conditions.

201 Clubhouse Way (Vandalia)

Golf course featuring GPS-equipped carts and generally good conditions.

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Short 9-hole course offering par 3s and par 4s in a mix of holes, plus carts for rent.

1900 N Wilson Rd (Columbus)

Short 9-hole course offering par 3s and par 4s in a mix of holes, plus carts for rent.

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Golf course featuring 2 18-hole courses, a driving range, and a snack bar.

1325 S Bird Rd

Golf course featuring 2 18-hole courses, a driving range, and a snack bar.

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Golf club offering courses, practice facilities, and a clubhouse, with membership required.

3605 Tremont Rd (Columbus)

Golf club offering courses, practice facilities, and a clubhouse, with membership required.

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Year-round, Western-themed miniature golf course with a casual American eatery & bar attached.

1158 W 3rd Ave b (Columbus)

Year-round, Western-themed miniature golf course with a casual American eatery & bar attached.

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Gateway Film Center

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Lively, modern space for a variety of movies & film-related events, plus an undersea-themed bar.

1550 N High St (Columbus)

Lively, modern space for a variety of movies & film-related events, plus an undersea-themed bar.

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Attraction featuring LEGO-themed rides, a 4D theater, building areas, and a jungle gym.

157 Easton Town Ctr (Columbus)

Attraction featuring LEGO-themed rides, a 4D theater, building areas, and a jungle gym.

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Park, playground, and water park featuring a splash pad and a lake for hiking and fishing.

10245 Winton Rd (Cincinnati)

Park, playground, and water park featuring a splash pad and a lake for hiking and fishing.

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Airport Golf Course

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Well-kept municipal course featuring a mix of forgiving and challenging holes.

900 N Hamilton Rd (Columbus)

Well-kept municipal course featuring a mix of forgiving and challenging holes.

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This restored, prairie-style house designed by famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright is now a museum.

85 S Greenmount Ave

This restored, prairie-style house designed by famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright is now a museum.

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A summer-only venue with slides, a pool, a splash pad & other water activities, plus swim lessons.

300 Eagle City Rd

A summer-only venue with slides, a pool, a splash pad & other water activities, plus swim lessons.

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Kenwood Theatre

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Casual, locally owned space screening first-run releases and indie movies, plus a bar and a menu of beer, wine and food.

5901 E Galbraith Rd Ste 200 (Cincinnati) · ✓ checked Aug 7

Casual, locally owned space screening first-run releases and indie movies, plus a bar and a menu of beer, wine and food.

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Topgolf Columbus

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Sprawling entertainment venue with a high-tech driving range & swanky lounge with drinks & games.

2000 Ikea Wy (Columbus)

Sprawling entertainment venue with a high-tech driving range & swanky lounge with drinks & games.

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Theater complex with multiple screens, all-stadium seating & self-service ticketing kiosks.

7737 Waynetowne Blvd (Huber Heights)

Theater complex with multiple screens, all-stadium seating & self-service ticketing kiosks.

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Breakout Games

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Amusement center where groups of visitors solve puzzles and decipher codes to "escape" themed rooms.

835 Grandview Ave (Columbus)

Amusement center where groups of visitors solve puzzles and decipher codes to "escape" themed rooms.

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Indoor park featuring trampolines and ninja-style obstacle courses, plus a food area.

6020 Chambersburg Rd (Dayton)

Indoor park featuring trampolines and ninja-style obstacle courses, plus a food area.

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Public golf facility offering a bar and restaurant, indoor golf simulators, and paved cart paths.

3950 Springfield Xenia Rd

Public golf facility offering a bar and restaurant, indoor golf simulators, and paved cart paths.

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