Springfield, OH

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The Hartman Rock Garden is most definitely a unique roadside attraction. What started in 1932 by Ben Hartman as a concrete fishing pond, expanded into an entire mini world using thousands of stones, a myriad of plants, handmade figurines and one hell of an imagination. After Ben's passing in 1944, his widow, Mary took over his labor of love until her passing in 1997. The garden began to succumb to neglect but was renovated in 2009 and is now open and free for visitors every day.
The Hartman Rock Garden is most definitely a unique roadside attraction. What started in 1932 by Ben Hartman as a concrete fishing pond, expanded into an entire mini world using thousands of stones, a myriad of plants, handmade figurines and one hell of an imagination. After Ben's passing in 1944, his widow, Mary took over his labor of love until her passing in 1997. The garden began to succumb to neglect but was renovated in 2009 and is now open and free for visitors every day.
A closeup of some hens & chicks (Sempervivum tectorum). The Hartman Rock Garden is most definitely a unique roadside attraction. What started in 1932 by Ben Hartman as a concrete fishing pond, expanded into an entire mini world using thousands of stones, a myriad of plants, handmade figurines and one hell of an imagination. After Ben's passing in 1944, his widow, Mary took over his labor of love until her passing in 1997. The garden began to succumb to neglect but was renovated in 2009 and is now open and free for visitors every day.
The Hartman Rock Garden is most definitely a unique roadside attraction. What started in 1932 by Ben Hartman as a concrete fishing pond, expanded into an entire mini world using thousands of stones, a myriad of plants, handmade figurines and one hell of an imagination. After Ben's passing in 1944, his widow, Mary took over his labor of love until her passing in 1997. The garden began to succumb to neglect but was renovated in 2009 and is now open and free for visitors every day.
The Hartman Rock Garden is most definitely a unique roadside attraction. What started in 1932 by Ben Hartman as a concrete fishing pond, expanded into an entire mini world using thousands of stones, a myriad of plants, handmade figurines and one hell of an imagination. After Ben's passing in 1944, his widow, Mary took over his labor of love until her passing in 1997. The garden began to succumb to neglect but was renovated in 2009 and is now open and free for visitors every day.
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Springfield

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Springfield

2.5 out of 5
1870 W 1st St Springfield OH
$84 nightly
The price is $99 total per night from Jan 31 to Feb 1
$99 total
Jan 31 - Feb 1
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Springfield. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (476 reviews)
The room was great and the staff were fantastic

Reviewed on Jan 18, 2026

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Springfield
Courtyard by Marriott Springfield Downtown

Courtyard by Marriott Springfield Downtown

3 out of 5
100 S Fountain Ave Springfield OH
$80 nightly
The price is $94 total per night from Jan 30 to Jan 31
$94 total
Jan 30 - Jan 31
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Springfield. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (765 reviews)
The room was very clean, bed was comfortable, and appreciated that it was a pet friendly hotel. The staff was very accommodating as well.

Reviewed on Jan 16, 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Springfield Downtown
Baymont by Wyndham Springfield

Baymont by Wyndham Springfield

2.5 out of 5
319 E Leffel Lane Springfield OH
$74 nightly
The price is $87 total per night from Feb 3 to Feb 4
$87 total
Feb 3 - Feb 4
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Springfield. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
7.4/10 Good! (943 reviews)
The help is very nice. Clean

Reviewed on Dec 27, 2025

Baymont by Wyndham Springfield
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Lovely spacious 3-br home w/firepit close to lakes 3 major cities parks-w/trails

Lovely spacious 3-br home w/firepit close to lakes 3 major cities parks-w/trails

Springfield OH
Book a stay at this golf vacation home in Springfield. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Carleton Davidson Stadium and Heritage ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (90 reviews)
Such an amazing house. We’ve stayed in many rentals and this one, by far, was the cleanest and nicest. Rooms were huge. Beds were the most comfortable beds we have ever slept in. Close and convenient to shopping and food. We visited the Air Force Museum and Clifton Mills for their Christmas Lights. ...

Reviewed on Dec 23, 2025

Lovely spacious 3-br home w/firepit close to lakes 3 major cities parks-w/trails
Yellow Spring’s Estate on 68 + Pet Friendly

Yellow Spring’s Estate on 68 + Pet Friendly

Springfield OH
Stay at this vacation home in Springfield. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Rocky Lakes Golf Course and Hartman Rock Garden ...
10/10 Exceptional! (34 reviews)
We really enjoyed our stay. This is obe of the cleanest and best smelling houses we've stayed at. The host was prompt at answering any questions I had. This house has great beds which is important to me. We would definitely stay here again if we were in the area. Highly recommend

Reviewed on Dec 13, 2025

Yellow Spring’s Estate on 68 + Pet Friendly
Dayton Family Home w/ Game Room: Walk to City Park

Dayton Family Home w/ Game Room: Walk to City Park

Dayton OH
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Dayton. Enjoy private pools, laundry facilities, and a pool table. Popular attractions Cinemark The Greene ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (9 reviews)
Very nice great location!

Reviewed on Dec 20, 2025

Dayton Family Home w/ Game Room: Walk to City Park
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Popular places to visit

In the dog days of summer, a place to swim is clutch! Lots of good biking in the area too.

Buck Creek State Park

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Buck Creek State Park during your travels in Springfield? While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Buck Creek State Park

Clark County Fairgrounds

4/5(26 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Clark County Fairgrounds during your stay in Springfield. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Clark County Fairgrounds

Wittenberg University

4/5(12 reviews)

Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Wittenberg University, during your travels in Springfield. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Wittenberg University

Springfield Antique Center

5/5(1 review)

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Springfield Antique Center during your visit to Springfield. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Springfield Antique Center

Clark State Community College

5/5(1 review)

Take a campus tour or just explore the area of Clark State Community College, during your travels in Springfield. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Clark State Community College

Clark State Performing Arts Center

5/5(1 review)

Enjoy a show at Clark State Performing Arts Center, a theater with a story to tell in Springfield. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Clark State Performing Arts Center

Reviews of Springfield

3.7
Guest rating
5 - Excellent
47
5 - Excellent 18%
4 - Good
113
4 - Good 44%
3 - Okay
83
3 - Okay 32%
2 - Disappointing
8
2 - Disappointing 3%
1 - Terrible
6
1 - Terrible 2%

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Go to springfield twice rly early for antique extravagant at the fair grounds. Price of hotel rooms for these weekends are ridiculous, especially for a 2 star hotel!

3/5 - Okay

Verified traveler

Kinda dirty, overall felt safe, close to the performing arts center.

4/5 - Good

Route

Springfield is good. Motel 6 is awful.

4/5 - Good

Verified traveler

Clean facility with good breakfast.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Nice town. Friendly folks.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveler

Antique malls were phenominal

Cities near Springfield

Too cold to jump in! #BvSWater

Cedarville

Mary Pickford's plane

Urbana

On U.S. 68, just outside Yellow Springs, the sunflower field at the Tecumseh Land Trust is sharing all it's glory.

Yellow Springs

fire near wright Patterso air force base Dayton, Fairborn, Beavercreek, greene county, ohio

Fairborn

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