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.

 

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.

 

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.

Historic Carrousel District

The Historic Carrousel District will feed you, entertain you & bring culture & joy to your life! Bring out your inner child with a whimsical ride at the Richland Carrousel Park; look for Jack & the Beanstalk at Main Street Books; What Goes Around Thrift Shop sells upscale second-hand items; Buckeye Bakery has delicious cookies and pastries & Elements of Art feature local artists’ work. All with restored Victorian-age buildings. Local restaurants include Coney Island Inn, Coney Island Diner, Hudson & Essex, Reindeer Grill, Athena Greek Restaurant, Two Cousins’ Pizza, Uncle John’s, & City Grille.