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Melting Pot Mystery Tour
BibleWalk
The Heart of the Reformation tour is a look into the lives of great Heroes of the Faith that will prove to be most inspiring & educational. Life-like wax figures of John Wycliffe, Martin Luther & John Knox to name a few is a must see! A collection of rare & historic Bibles dating back to the 1500’s and American Votive Folk Art from 1910 are included in this tour. $4.75 p/p.
Mansfield Fire Museum
Dedicated to collecting, preserving & interpreting the artifacts, history & traditions of firefighting, you’ll get up close to trucks, displays and equipment. Donation.
Ohio Bird Sanctuary
Enclosures house various non-releasable raptor and corvid species with interpretive signs with natural history facts about the species and the bird’s personal history. Walk through the songbird aviary where birds will alight on your hand in search of food. The Falcon and Friends is a live bird presentation to see birds up close! $5p/p.
Malabar Farm
Visit the wedding site of Humphrey Bogart & Lauren Bacall. The 914-acre country estate, home of Pulitzer Prize winning author Louis Bromfield, was a haven for many Hollywood celebrities. Their gift store offers old fashioned products with Ohio made gifts & homemade fudge. $4.50 p/p house tour. $2.70 p/p wagon ride. Both $5.40 p/p.
Ohio State Reformatory
Once used to reform young offenders in the late 1880’s, the massive building stands with large granite pillars & elegant construction. Comprised of 250,000 sq. ft. & combining three architectural styles: Victorian Gothic, Richardsonian Romanesque & Queen Anne. One of the biggest castle-like structures in the U.S. & one of the top 5 largest. The Reformatory houses the world’s tallest free-standing steel cell block. $12 p/p. April 1-Sept. 1.
Swavory Sweet & Savory Selections
Swavory Sweet and Savory Selections in the Carrousel District is a lovely specialty shop offering a variety gourmet popcorn, handmade crepes, fresh salads and saltwater taffy. Add a premium flavored Brickyard mix bag of popcorn for $2.50 p/p.
Richland Carrousel Park
Bring out your inner child with a ride on the first hand carved and hand painted carrousel since the 1930’s. Beautiful horses and menagerie figures whirl as a Stinson band organ provides rousing music for carrousel riders. $1 p/p for one ride. Groups will receive a 15% discount on Gift Shop purchases excluding food, sale items and ride tickets.
Oak Hill Cottage
Step into a whole other world with original hardwood floors, original Victorian furniture and uniquely stained-glass windows. Built in 1847, it is considered to be one the most perfect Gothic homes in the U.S. Louis Bromfield, Pulitzer Prize winning author, wrote about Oak Hill (Shane’s Castle) in his 1924 novel “The Green Bay Tree.” $5 p/p.
Cooper's Mill
Coopers Mill manufactures jams, jellies, and apple butter. Tour our “jelly factory” then shop our retail store and taste our products.
Shady Lane Alpaca Farm
Groups can tour the Alpaca barn and pastures as well as visit our other farm animals. Plus we have a wonderful gift shop with Alpaca goods, gifts from around the world, gourd crafts, and antiques.
Blueberry Patch
The Blueberry Patch features a greenhouse, gift shop and Ohio’s largest blueberry plantation. Pick blueberries at our 27-acre patch. Enjoy lunch at Blossoms Cafe seasonal lunch features, homemade blueberry donuts, soups, in-house roasted coffee & luxury teas. Seating for groups up to 60 available in their 1285 Winery.
Main Street Books
Calling all bookworms! Mansfield’s only independent, new and used bookstore. We stock new releases, your old favorites, and tons of kids stuff. We also feature a section on Ohio history and local authors.Dining Options
Buckeye Express Diner
Enjoy an experience like no other! Known for their fresh burgers, homemade fries, mouth-watering sandwiches and fun atmosphere inside a real train car.
Der Dutchman Restaurant
Relax and unwind for a delicious meal in a charming atmosphere. Smell the sweet aromas of their bakery and browse for something special in the Carlisle Gift Shop. Family style $15.99- 17.99 includes tax, no gratuity.