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10th Annual Shawshank Hustle race
Join us for an escape from Shawshank State Prison on August 10, 2024 at The Historic Ohio State Reformatory. The 4.6 mile running race will feature filming locations in The Shawshank Redemption. During the run you will pass The Bissman Building which served as The Portland Daily Bugle and Brewer Hotel, Mansfield Antiques Gallery which…
Event: August 10 @ 8:00 am
Shawshank Trail Itinerary
The Shawshank Trail 2023 Enjoy stepping into real-life filming sites from The Shawshank Redemption movie. We suggest starting at the Historic Ohio State Reformatory to begin your experience. Day One Shawshank Prison (Historic Ohio State Reformatory)Stand in those famous warden’s shoes as we enter the “Shawshank Prison”. You’ll experience the parole board room, the Warden's...
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TOURISM HISTORY HIGHLIGHT
By Jeanna Sadowski, CVB Intern –
I’ve lived in Mansfield all of my life. I spent my childhood exploring the gardens and feeding the ducks of Kingwood Center, watching plays at The Renaissance Theatre and staring in awe at the historic Bissman Building. But now, I’m an intern at the Mansfield/Richland County Convention and Visitors Bureau. I’ve learned so much about my hometown and all that it offers since I started my internship and it only enhances my childhood experiences. Seeing these local attractions through the eyes of visitors who travel great distances to explore these sites made me want to know more about their history. ...
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Haunts and Horrors to Fill Your Fall
Maybe it’s just the chill in the air, but this change in the seasons has us ready for some hair-raising, heart-pounding thrills. This fall, Mansfield and Richland County lives up to its reputation as the Haunted Capital of Ohio with events and activities that range from spooky to downright terrifying....
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1285 Winery at The Blueberry Patch This rustic winery offers wines made on the premises of a blueberry plantation. Enjoy savory pizzas from a wood-fired oven and other casual food selections. 1285 W. Hanley Rd. Mansfield, OH 44904 419-884-1797 20th Annual Loudonville Car Show S Spring St and W Bustle St Loudonville, OH 44842 3rd...
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Hollywood
Hollywood Historic Ohio State Reformatory Built in 1886 and abandoned in 1990, tour the world-famous prison year round, as well as the Shawshank Museum. Visit in the fall when it transforms into the Blood Prison or even investigate the paranormal on a Ghost Hunt or Ghost Walk. 100 Reformatory Rd. Mansfield, OH 44905 419-522-2644 Malabar...
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Intern Finds Favorite Local Spots
Did you know that Mansfield, Ohio is home to FIVE Haunted Sites? Not just one, but five! Did you know that Mansfield has seven locations on their Wine and Ale Trail? As an Ashland University student participating in an internship program at Destination Mansfield – Richland County, I had no idea how many great places were available to me right here in Mansfield, Ohio. I am excited to share a few of the favorites I’ve discovered....
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Ghosts, Gore, Monsters and More!
Forget the cozy firesides, apple picking and hayrides, Fall means Halloween which means it’s time for ghost stories, costumes and haunted houses. If you think getting scared is fun, come to Richland County and get your fill of murder, ghosts and haunted happenings. ...
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Autumn-themed attractions draw people to Richland County
As Halloween draws near, hundreds of extra people funnel into Richland County to visit haunted attractions like the Ohio State Reformatory’s Escape from Blood Prison and the Haunted Bissman Building or patronize less scary, seasonal events like the Kingwood Center Garden’s annual Great Pumpkin Glow. “Tourism generates money from a lot further out than one might think,” Tasseff said. “The Haunted Mansfield market is not limited to just the state. ...
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