Yellow Springs has proclaimed themselves as “everyone’s favorite place” and it isn’t hard to see why. This eclectic village is a balanced mix of urban and rural with a bustling downtown and pastoral neighborhoods surrounded by farms, orchards, and wineries. The town is known for its recreational attractions, quirky downtown shops, and unique restaurants. The community embraces living an active lifestyle, spending their free time enjoying the surrounding natural areas. Visit the Glen Helen Nature Preserve where you can explore 1000 acres of wildflowers, limestone cliffs with waterfalls, 400-year-old trees, and the yellow spring the town is named after. John Bryan State Park on the outskirts of town is another popular destination excellent for adventure, featuring areas for camping and rock climbing.

Downtown is a must-see destination with eccentric stores and delectable eateries and bars. Immerse yourself in literary dreamscapes at Dark Star Books, an independent bookstore offering thousands of books, games, comics, graphic novels, and geek culture memorabilia. The bookstore specializes in metaphysics and science fiction so come here for all your fandom needs. Enjoy food trucks, live music, and craft beer along the Little Miami Scenic Trail at Devil Wind Brewing.

Yellow Springs is known for its vibrant arts scene as well. The arts community has theater groups, a summer Shakespeare series, an annual arts festival, a chamber music series, and an award-winning public school music program. This colorful town is also home to Antioch College, a private liberal arts school.