Exit 10 | Yellow Springs, Ohio

Where the f**k is Yellow Springs, Ohio?

Tucked between Dayton and Columbus, this little country-ass Midwestern town feels like a secret the GPS only half-wants you to find. But make no mistake — once you hit those tree-lined backroads and roll into town, you’ll feel the vibe shift. The air’s lighter, the pace slower, and the locals? Equal parts hippie, hustler, and homegrown philosopher.

Yellow Springs is a state of mind. What started as a pandemic pastime for its most famous resident, Dave Chappelle, turned into a full-blown transformation project. His comedy and music venue, The Firehouse, rose from the ashes of local controversy and council chaos. And given the sparks flying at those approval meetings, it’s only fitting the spot used to be, well, a fire station.

Now, it’s a creative epicenter. Here, punchlines meet power and legends pull up to decompress. It was during Killer Mike’s residency here that the seeds for the Still Talk’n That Shit tour with Chappelle were planted, proving that small-town stages can spark big-time movements.

So pack your bags, gas up, and take Exit 10. Whether you’re chasing a laugh, a live music set, or just a little peace of mind, Yellow Springs offers all three — with a side of soul. Just don’t expect to leave the same way you came in.