You unpacked the boxes — now here is where students at Wright State University (Fairborn, OH) actually eat, shop, bank, and hang out. Bookmark this for your first month.
Giovanni's Pizzeria e Ristorante Italiano Pizza / Italian
Downtown Fairborn institution since 1953; go-to for pizza night, 5 min from campus
TJ Chumps Burgers / Sports Bar
Ribs, burgers, and game-day TVs; longtime Fairborn favorite on Dayton-Yellow Springs Rd
Fricker's Wings
Ohio wings chain on Colonel Glenn Hwy right across from campus; cheap late-night eats
El Rancho Grande Mexican
Long-running Fairborn Mexican spot; big portions on a student budget, 5 min away
Skyline Chili Cincinnati Chili
Ohio staple on Colonel Glenn Hwy near campus; fast, filling 3-ways and coneys
Young's Jersey Dairy Ice Cream / Farm
Working dairy farm near Yellow Springs, 15 min; ice cream, mini golf, classic day trip
Meijer Grocery
Nearest full grocery at 3822 Colonel Glenn Hwy, minutes from campus; open late
Kroger Grocery
On E Dayton-Yellow Springs Rd in Fairborn, about 5 min; pharmacy and fuel points
Walgreens Pharmacy
183 E Dayton-Yellow Springs Rd, Fairborn; CVS sits across the street at 200
Walmart Supercenter Big Box
Pentagon Blvd in Beavercreek, roughly 5-8 min drive; cheapest dorm-supply run
The Mall at Fairfield Commons / Target Mall
Beavercreek mall about 10 min away; Target, clothing, and food court nearby
Wright-Patt Credit Union Credit Union
WSU's partner credit union with a branch and ATMs in the Student Union
Fifth Third Bank
Branch and ATM in Fairborn near downtown; multiple Beavercreek locations too
Chase
Branches and ATMs along N Fairfield Rd in Beavercreek near Fairfield Commons
CareFirst Urgent Care Urgent Care
Walk-in clinic in Fairborn for after-hours illness and minor injuries
Fairborn Post Office Post Office
USPS branch in downtown Fairborn for packages and mail, about 5 min from campus
Fairborn Community Library Study Spot
Greene County library at 1 E Main St; free quiet study space and Wi-Fi off campus
Grismer Tire & Auto Service Auto
Long-established Dayton-area chain with a Fairborn shop for tires and oil changes
National Museum of the U.S. Air Force Free
World's largest military aviation museum at WPAFB, 10 min away and totally free
The Greene Town Center Nightlife / Shopping
Open-air district in Beavercreek, 15 min; restaurants, movies, and events
Raider basketball at the Nutter Center Campus Tradition
Home games at the on-campus arena; students get in cheap and it hosts big concerts
Yellow Springs / Glen Helen and John Bryan Outdoors
Hiking trails, gorge views, and a quirky village 15 min up Route 235/68
Scene75 Entertainment Center Cheap Fun
Huge indoor arcade in Dayton, 15 min; go-karts, laser tag, budget group nights
Hand-checked August 2026. Hours and locations change — give places a quick look before you head out. Some links on this site earn us a commission at no cost to you.