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Historic Yellow Springs
An early American spa and hospital in a rural setting
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Historic Yellow Springs
Photo by R.Kennedy for GPTMC
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Outsider Tip
In the 1970s, the village housed Good News Productions Film Company, a film studio that created more than 400 films, including the sci-fi classic The Blob.
Visitors are free to roam the trails, picnic or take a hike with their dogs on the rugged trails that traverse Historic Yellow Springs, a 140-acre site in Chester Springs. Several of the iron, sulphur and magnesium springs that gave this village its name are still active.
But there’s much more than raw nature here. Visit the annual arts show or the antique show. There's also youth programs, permanent exhibits, a series of public lectures and organized tours. Be sure to check out the ruins of General George Washington’s battle hospital, which he set up when his troops were trying to recapture Philadelphia. Ten other restored buildings that date back to the heyday of this once-flourishing spa town are additional highlights.
COME PREPARED
Dogs and picnickers are welcome. Be prepared for rugged trails and wear comfortable walking shoes.
DON'T MISS
Summerfest, June 14, includes a 5k run, an alfresco jazz concert and more; the annual Yellow Springs Art Show, two weeks in April and May, features work by more than 150 regional artists; and the annual Antique Show, October.
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