There are 60 days until the beginning of ComFest, the super kind weekend festival in Columbus’ Goodale Park.

Can’t wait that long? Then relief is under 60 minutes away.

Gather your buds, roll down the windows, hop on I 70 West and escape the grind of big city life for an afternoon in Yellow Springs.

Yellow Springs, home to Antioch College and, more famously, Dave Chappelle, prides itself on the lack of chain restaurants and mall stores in town. Instead, the village is abuzz with plenty of unique shops, cafes and taverns for visitors to explore.

La Llama Place is stacked with treasures imported from and inspired by the artisans of Peru. Earth Rose International Imports carries clothing, gifts and, of course, plenty of Birkenstocks. Garden of the Goddess stocks hemp and silk clothing and other natural products, while Ohio Silver Co. offers a wide selection of jewelry.

After browsing the goods on Xenia Avenue and Dayton Street, perk up with a premium coffee from Dino’s Cappuccinos, a local favorite.  For food and a couple of brews, visit the Ye Olde Trail Tavern & Restaurant.  Ha Ha Pizza offers 30 toppings and calzones, while Sunrise Cafe and Peach’s Cafe both serve “eclectic” fare.  But save your serious munchies for Wind’s Cafe, a casual gourmet establishment with great organic and vegetarian options.

Weather permitting, take a stroll through Glen Helen, a 1,000-acre nature preserve with waterfalls, limestone cliffs and the Yellow Spring.  Or, for a more serious hike, hit the trails of nearby Clifton Gorge and John Bryan State Park.

On the way out of town, stop in the famous Young’s Jersey Dairy for an ice cream treat (you’ve earned it).  And if time is on your side, stick around for miniature golf and the chance to pet a few farm animals (a real natural hi).

For directions, information and additional details, visit yellowspringsohio.org.