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Glitter and Garland Christmas Tour


November-December 2008
Day 1
Tour the Miracles of the Old Testament at BibleWalk. This tour is presented as a reminder of God’s great works and includes life sized wax figures and special effects. All figures are re-created scenes from the Bible. As an added bonus, Biblewalk offers at no charge a collection of rare Bibles, unique folkart, woodcarvings and an outstanding gift shop. One of Mansfield’s top attractions! 
 
Welcome to Mansfield’s only year round Christmas store, All-ways CHRISTmas. Are you looking for something more than the usual department store decorations? What about a colored tree, twig tree, spiral tree, half tree or maybe even an upside down tree. How about a rotating tree? Whether you are looking for something special, unique or a golden classic, you will find it here. Snowmen • Santa • Nativity •Angels • Root candles • Music • Night lights • Plush animals • Roman Christmas décor • Animated ornaments • Lights & much more.

 Ride Mansfield's first wooden carousel at the Richland Carrousel Park in the Historic Carrousel District.   The Carrousel figures were carved in the style of G.A. Dentzel, one of the most revered carvers of the early 1900's.  All 52 figures were designed, carved and painted in Mansfield, Ohio. This beautiful attraction will bring         back memories.

Your delectable lunch buffet will be waiting for you at Ed Pickens’ Café on Main in the historical Reed’s building in the heart of the Central Park District overlooking the square in downtown Mansfield.

Check into your host hotel in Mansfield.  Contact the Mansfield CVB for a list. 800-642-8282.   www.mansfieldtourism.com

Step back in time when you tour Oak Hill Cottage- one of the most perfect Gothic houses in the nation. Built in 1847, it has seven gables, five double chimneys and seven marble fireplaces. Beautifully decorated in a Victorian Dickens Theme for the holidays. Louis Bromfield, Pulitzer Prize winning author, wrote about Oak Hill (Shane’s Castle) in his 1924 novel “The Green Bay Tree.”  

Watching over Pleasant Valley for over 180 years, the Malabar Farm Restaurant serves up more than history.  Featuring all natural farm products from their own farm market, fresh produce and tradtional meals served to your group.  The restaurant serves their meals with a Parisian influence fare in an upscale yet comfortable setting.

Tour Ohio’s finest drive-thru lighting display at Christmas Wunderland at the Richland County Fairgrounds. Over 33 acres blanketed with over 400,000 colorful lights, 100 animated characters, images and cartoon Christmas characters. See a helicopter, clock tower, the 12 days of Christmas, toy workshops, Santa’s train and much more.

Return to your hotel for a good night’s sleep.

  
Day 2

Breakfast is served at your host hotel.

Spectacular seasonal displays at Kingwood Mansion await your arrival. The grand old country estate is decorated for Christmas featuring a French Provincial mansion and lush greenhouses. Take a token of Kingwood with you this holiday season by shopping in the greenhouses for that perfect holiday centerpiece or Christmas plant.   Guided or self guided tour available.

Take pleasure in the beauty of the winter scenery at the Sandwedge Grill at the DeerRidge Golf Course as you dine in the beautiful log and timber clubhouse overlooking the golf course.  Please inquire on price.

A Mansfield favorite . . . The Herlihy Christmas House is a private family home decorated for Christmas with many collections, some dating back 50+ years! Featured is their personal collection of more than 20 themed Christmas trees, hundreds of Santa’s, villages, Disney, trains, etc. Come and make their family tradition a part of your Christmas tradition. 

If it is a cultural experience you crave, view the exceptional works of local artists at Art Works On Main, an artist cooperative and gallery for amazing, one-of-a-kind art and jewelry year round.

Before you leave for home make sure to visit the Eatmor Bundt Company and the Twisted Fig Tea Room. Offering unique flavors of gourmet mini bundts that are guaranteed to bring back warm memories of grandma’s kitchen. Each one is homemade and individually wrapped as a special dessert for you. See them made right here in Mansfield! 

 

  Contact Jodie Puster, Group Tour Director, for current pricing.
Glitter & Garland Tour is available mid November-December 31, 2008.

800-642-8282 or jpuster@mansfieldtourism.com

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