Weekend Getaway: 8 things to do in Yellow Springs this winter
A quick 45 minutes west of Columbus you will find the quaint hippie-esque town of Yellow Springs, Ohio. The streets are filled with independent coffee shops, book stores, locally-sourced eateries, and picturesque nature walks. It does not take long to feel welcomed by the locals in this laid back town—there is always a friendly face up for a chat, making you feel part of the magic of this 3,800 person community. What to do on a winter weekend getaway to Yellow Springs, Ohio…
Bring a bit of the Yellow Springs charm home with you from the Winter Farmer’s Market! Open every Saturday morning December through March in the great room at the Yellow Springs Senior Center, this event offers local honey, coffee, maple syrup, salts, marinades, spices, artesian soaps, centerpieces, and more.
Shop Xenia Ave
This main drag through town is littered with local shops, book stores, independent coffee houses, and galleries. Grab the popular frozen hot chocolate at Dino’s Coffee, and shop your way through locally made-hand goods, home décor, jewelry, clothing, and trinkets.
Walk Keith’s Alley
A Yellow Springs hidden gem, Keith’s Alley lays behind the main shopping drag of Xenia Ave. A perfect addition to this artsy progressive town, this beautiful alley way is filled with unique murals that are often changing!
Time for a brew? Make a pit stop at the Yellow Springs Brewery for some craft beer, board games, food trucks, and super cool décor at this funky taproom.
Eat local at two of the best restaurants in town: Sunrise Café and Winds Café
Sunrise Café – “Local. From scratch. With love,” is the motto at Sunrise Café. This café sources it’s ingredients locally from over 20 Ohio farms and almost everything is prepared fresh from scratch in house. This is a dining experience your taste buds do not want to miss.
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Winds Café – With an ever-changing bimonthly seasonal food menu, you will be sure to taste the freshest of locally sourced ingredients at Winds Café. If wine is calling your name, this is your spot! Check out one of their wine dinners and tastings while you are in town.
Take in the scenery
Explore any of the trails and footpaths surrounding Yellow Springs. It may be a little chilly, but grab some gloves and take a wintery stroll through the Glen Helen preserve, or along the river at Clifton Gorge.
Catch an independent film at the Little Art Theater
Founded in 1929, the Little Theater is a small piece of Yellow Springs history. You can catch independent, foreign, classic, documentary, and mainstream movies in this little (now renovated) theater.
Stay in an old Jailhouse
If you are already sold on a visit to Yellow Springs then you must be wondering where you should stay. While ‘”jail” may not be your first option, think again! This 1878 jailhouse was used as the town jail until 1929 and has been converted into suites. Now you can become an ‘Inn-mate’ at the Jailhouse Suites!
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