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.

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March Happenings

March brings an eclectic mix of activities to the Mansfield/Richland County area. Do The Time Warp at an interactive production of The Rocky Horror Show, solve a mystery at The Ohio State Reformatory or attend The Stephen King Film Festival.  Learn to ghost hunt or taste the delicacies of the annual Maple Syrup Festival at Malabar Farm State Park....

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Melting Pot Mystery Tour

Melting Pot Mystery Tour  BibleWalk's Museum of WoodcarvingMuseum of Woodcarving. The world famous “Museum of Woodcarving” is the largest collection of woodcarvings in the world created by one man. This extraordinary woodcarving collection features 100 life-size figures and over 400 miniature carvings of wildlife, pets and livestock. Mansfield Fire MuseumDiscover the inspiring stories of our...

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#RichlandHappenings in October 2016

Autumn signals the end of summer but the beginning of Ohio’s explosion of fall foliage. As we observe the trees mesmerizing color conversions we begin our own metamorphosis. We bundle ourselves in warm fuzzy sweaters or our favorite football sweatshirts. Pushing back Fall’s chill we join our family, friends and neighbors for Autumn festivals, Harvest parties and Halloween fun. This article highlights the “not to miss” events in the Richland County Area....

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October Happenings and Events

Fall is here, and the cooler weather and changing leaves make this the perfect time of year to wander outdoors. Those hazy summer days are gone, so make time to explore the many hiking and bridle trails that line the county’s diverse terrain. Grab your bike and roll along the gentle hills of the B&O Trail. Whether on wheels or on foot, you’ll love the 18.4 miles of paved trail on the railroad bed of the former Baltimore & Ohio Railway. Grab your friends, family, and pets and head out to Malabar Farm State Park for their Fall Hike for Health (Oct 20). More fall activities for both families and fear fanatics are added all the time, so make sure to follow the Destination Mansfield – Richland County calendar for all the upcoming fall fun, live music, and haunted happenings!...

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