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Ohio State Reformatory announces 2012 Ghost Hunt dates

Mansfield, Ohio – The infamous Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield, Ohio has announced dates for the 2012 Ghost Hunts® and Ghost Walks®. The popular overnight Ghost Hunts were named one of the Travel Channel's "101 Things to do before you die." These unusual nocturnal experiences are a Read More...

Couples Say I Do

Life Sentences at OSR make the Ohio News Network.  http://www.onntv.com/content/stories/2011/12/09/story-Reformatory-Weddings.html Read More...

Ohio State Reformatory announces 2012 Ghost Hunts

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MEDIA CONTACT: Amy Weirick October 18, 2011 Office: (614) 848-8380 Cell: (614) 296-8513 amy@WeirickCommunications.com Mansfield, Ohio – The infamous Ohio State Reformato Read More...

Frighteningly Good Fun!

BOOOO!!  Looking for the scariest, creepiest experience or a friendly family Halloween weekend?  Mansfield is it!  From kid friendly to Mid Ohio's scariest Halloween events for 2011.   (Looking for something less scary?  Click Here!)   Read More...

Tourism Excellence Recognized by Convention & Visitors Bureau

  Tourism Excellence Recognized by Convention & Visitors Bureau Five Honored at Annual Meeting For Immediate ReleaseMay 12, 2010 Contact: Lee Tasseff, PresidentMansfield/Richland Convention & Visitors Bureau419-525-1300, ltasseff@mansfieldtourism.com Victoria Cochran, Board ChairAn Read More...

What's New

NEW for GROUPS 2012! FAM Tours are available at your request!  Visit sites along The Shawshank Trail to give your clients a one-of-a-kind experience found no where else in 2012!  Contact Jodie Puster for your personal FAM-          &n Read More...

Mandate for Murder

The Ohio State Reformatory presents Mandate for Murder dinner theatre. Running two consecutive weekends, Feb. 17 and 18 and Feb. 24-25, tickets are $45 apiece or 2 for $80. Reservations are required 1 week prior  to the event.  Doors open at 6 p.m. and dinner is at 7 p.m. Read More...

Mandate for Murder

The Ohio State Reformatory presents Mandate for Murder dinner theatre. Running two consecutive weekends, Feb. 17 and 18 and Feb. 24-25, tickets are $45 apiece or 2 for $80. Reservations are required 1 week prior  to the event.  Doors open at 6 p.m. and dinner is at 7 p.m. Read More...

Mandate for Murder

The Ohio State Reformatory presents Mandate for Murder dinner theatre. Running two consecutive weekends, Feb. 17 and 18 and Feb. 24-25, tickets are $45 apiece or 2 for $80. Reservations are required 1 week prior  to the event.  Doors open at 6 p.m. and dinner is at 7 p.m. Read More...

Mandate for Murder

The Ohio State Reformatory presents Mandate for Murder dinner theatre. Running two consecutive weekends, Feb. 17 and 18 and Feb. 24-25, tickets are $45 apiece or 2 for $80. Reservations are required 1 week prior  to the event.  Doors open at 6 p.m. and dinner is at 7 p.m. Read More...

NCO Home and Garden Show

The Building Industry Association (BIA) proudly presents the second annual  North Central Ohio Home and Garden Show held at the historic Ohio State Reformatory.  Tours of the prison will be available for the price of admission.  In addition to displaying in the historical prison hall Read More...

NCO Home and Garden Show

The Building Industry Association (BIA) proudly presents the second annual  North Central Ohio Home and Garden Show held at the historic Ohio State Reformatory.  Tours of the prison will be available for the price of admission.  In addition to displaying in the historical prison hall Read More...

NCO Home and Garden Show

The Building Industry Association (BIA) proudly presents the second annual  North Central Ohio Home and Garden Show held at the historic Ohio State Reformatory.  Tours of the prison will be available for the price of admission.  In addition to displaying in the historical prison hall Read More...

Can I go inside all the locations?

No. While most sites welcome visitors to tour their facility like the Ohio State Reformatory, Malabar Farm State Park, Revivals Two Thrift Store, there are some locations that can only be viewed from the outside of the building or with advanced notice. The Bissman Building, Pugh Cabin at Malabar F Read More...

Can I drive this tour at my own pace?

Yes, this is a drive-it-yourself tour where you can visit or take as many days to see the sites at your own leisurely pace. This is not a walking tour. The only way to see all locations is to drive your car. The only "guided tours" of the locations are the Historic Ohio State Reformatory and Mala Read More...

Historic Ohio State Reformatory

"Welcome to Shawshank" (Site of the Shawshank Prison)100 Reformatory Rd.Mansfield, OH 44905419-522-2644http://www.mrps.org/ Begin your Hollywood Tour at the Historic Ohio State Reformatory. One of the top five largest castle-like structures in the USA, the Reformatory houses the world's tallest Read More...

Things to See & Do

The Shawshank Trail BibleWalk Malabar Farm Renaissance Theatre Ohio Bird Sanctuary Oak Hill Cottage The Infield B&O Bike Trail Ohio State Reformatory Mansfield Art Center Kingwood Center Two Cinemas Richland Carrousel Park Apple Hill Orchard Amish Country short dir Read More...

Welcome to the Shawshank Trail

A DRIVE-IT-YOURSELF TOUR of 12 MOVIE SITES See where this classic movie was filmed at your own pace! Explore all 12 sites where the movie was filmed! Start where you want, end where you want. It's up to you. Put yourself in the same locations as Andy and Red. Hear&n Read More...

Home

"Fear can hold you prisoner. Hope can set you free." A DRIVE-IT-YOURSELF TOUR of Hollywood MOVIE SITES See where this classic movie was filmed at your own pace! Explore sites where the movie was filmed! Start where you want, end where you want. It's up to you. Put your Read More...

Welcome Dinner

Where: Ohio State ReformatoryFilming site of The Shawshank RedemptionAdvance Tickets Required Time: Dinner buffet served 6:30 - 8 p.mTours of the Ohio State Reformatory at 6:00 and 8:00 p.m.   CLICK HERE FOR PRINTABLE  DINNER FLYER CLICK HERE FOR PRINTABLE  DINNER DIRECTIONS W Read More...

Tourism Excellence Hall of Fame

Congratulations to the class of 2010! Malabar Farm Restaurant The Great Mohican Indian Pow Wow Ohio State Reformatory Renaissance Performing Arts Association Weirick Communications, Inc Since 2005, the Mansfield/Richland County Convention & Visitors Bureau has honored those members, individual Read More...

A PICTURE IS WORTH 1,000 WORDS

A picture is worth 1,000 words (or 200 miles) giveaway! Share your photos and video and we'll fill your tank with $50 in gas - enough to drive more than 200 miles. Have you attended a motorsports event?  Visited Malabar Farm?  Dared to enter the Ohio State Reformatory?  Ridden  Read More...

The Haunted Bissman Building

"Brooks was here. So was Red" Site of the Brewer Hotel & Portland Daily Bugle193 N. Main St.Mansfield, OH 44902740-972-5400 (Contact:  Ellis Byrd) http://www.bissmanbuilding.com/ The structure was built in 1886 where Peter Bissman's expanded wholesale grocery still stands today, bu Read More...

How to Use This Site

Travel the Shawshank Trail at your own pace in your car. This is not a walking tour.  Some locations are 1 hour from each other. You may start where you want and end where you want; it's up to you!  To make your tour easy, we have routed the Trail for you so there is les Read More...

Cool Stuff

These local businesses provide visitors Shawshank themed goodies along The Shawshank Trail: Prison Break Sodas at the Richland Carrousel Park. Prison Candy Bars at the Squirrel's Den. Shawshank Bundt Cake at the Eatmor Bundt Company. Shawshankwich sandwich at Ed Pickens' Cafe on Main. Shawshan Read More...

Cool Stuff

COOL SHANK TRIVIA & FACTS! These local businesses provide visitors Shawshank themed goodies along The Shawshank Trail: Prison Break Sodas at the Richland Carrousel Park; Prison Candy Barsat the Squirrel's Den; Shawshank Bundt Cake at the Eatmor Bundt Co Read More...

A PICTURE IS WORTH 1,000 WORDS

Congratulations to this week's winner:  Shirley, from Mansfield, OHher Friends from Las vegas love to ride at Equestian Valleyhorseback riding whenever they get to town. Share your photos or video and we'll fill your tank with $50 in gas if you're our weekly winner.Have you attended a motorspo Read More...

Amber Waves of Autumn

August-October 2009 Day 1 Apple Hill Orchards offers your group high-quality apples, cider, jams, apple butter, candies, baked goods and popcorn. But what brings 'em back again and again is our famous apples, sweet cider and apple donuts.  Add a wagon ride, apple donut and ci Read More...

Meeting Planners

  Welcome, Thank you for considering Mansfield & Richland County for your next event. Whether you are planning for 5 or 5,000, allow me to assist you with your next successful meeting, convention, tournament, or tradeshow through the resources and offerings in our area. In addition to ex Read More...

Packages

Enhance your experience on the Shawshank Trail. Official Shawshank overnight packages along the Trail.   Quality Inn & Suites500 N. Trimble RdMansfield, OH 44906419-529-1000 or 800-918-9189 94.95 (double/king) $104.95 (suite)Overnight Accommodations$10 gas card1 Shaws Read More...



Upcoming Events
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Winter Shorts Festival 2012 - Ohio State Mansfield Founders Auditorium Theatre
Ohio State Mansfield Founders Auditorium Theatre
Thursday, February 9, 2012
7:00 pm

ARRIVAL: A Tribute to Abba - Renaissance Theatre
Renaissance Theatre
Thursday, February 9, 2012
7:30 pm

Highlands of Ohio presents Alasdair Fraser & Natalie Haas - All Souls Unitarian Universaliist Church
All Souls Unitarian Universaliist Church
Thursday, February 9, 2012
7:30 pm

CONFLUX - An Exhibit - The Pearl Conard Art Gallery at OSU-M
The Pearl Conard Art Gallery at OSU-M
Friday, February 10, 2012

Beer and Wine Tasting - Wayne's Country Market
Wayne's Country Market
Friday, February 10, 2012
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Winter Shorts Festival 2012 - Ohio State Mansfield Founders Auditorium Theatre
Ohio State Mansfield Founders Auditorium Theatre
Friday, February 10, 2012
8:00 pm


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