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Richland B & O Bike Trail

A paved 18.3 mile bike trail is built on the railroad bed of the former Baltimore & Ohio Railway. Connecting Mansfield, Lexington, Bellville and Butler, the trail traverses some of the most scenic parts of North Central Ohio. The trail is open year-round during daylight hours for bic Read More...

History

The city of Mansfield was named after Surveyor General of the US Colonel Jarred Mansfield. Richland County was organized March 1, 1813 and named from the character of its soil.Mansfield was first settled on a ridge by a large spring that eventually served as a dependable source of water for a b Read More...

History

Mansfield, Ohio has the cure for the kids’ cabin fever

The Holidays are over. The weather outside is frightful and the kids are acting less than delightful. What to do to break up the January dole-drums and get the little dears out of the house? Mansfield has a number of great offerings for the little ones as well as fun, age appropriate entertain Read More...

Author: Mansfield/Richland County CVB

Mansfield, Ohio has the cure for kids cabin fever

Author: Mansfield/Richland County CVB

Mansfield Ohio has the Cure for Kids Cabin Fever

For Immediate ReleaseJanuary 25, 2012Contact Lee Tasseff, PresidentMansfield/Richland Convention & Visitors Bureau419-525-1300 ext 24, ltasseff@mansfieldtourism.com MANSFIELD, OHIO – The Holidays are over. The weather outside is frightful and the kids are acting less than delightful. Read More...

Author: Mansfield/Richland County CVB

About Mansfield & Richland County

Situated in the beautiful Appalachian foothills of North Central Ohio, Richland County is close to several State Parks that attract visitors from all over the state. The southern half of Richland County is literally Ohio’s roof top with several hills topping 1400 feet. Eight major highw Read More...

Back To Ohio: Travel For The Grandkids

Back To Ohio Travel For The Grandkids, From Mansfield To Hocking Hills By MARY O'BRIEN Special to the Journal & Topics Newspapers It's good to be remembered for comfort, bedtime stories and freshly baked cookies, but travels with a grandchild fall into the unforgettable category. I found this Read More...

Author: Mary O'Brien

Back To Ohio: Travel For The Grandkids

Back To OhioTravel For The Grandkids, From Mansfield To Hocking HillsBy MARY O'BRIEN Special to the Journal & Topics Newspapers It's good to be remembered for comfort, bedtime stories and freshly baked cookies, but travels with a grandchild fall into the unforgettable category. I found this out Read More...

Fall Family Fun

A suggested itinerary on your own at your own pace including shopping for local goodies at the farm market, breathing in the crisp fall air, biting into a warm, homemade apple donut, relaxing on a tractor-drawn wagon ride, and enjoying the stunning fall colors. (Looking for some Read More...

Trail Sites

"Welcome to Shawshank #37927"Historic Ohio State Reformatory (Site of the Shawshank Prison)100 Reformatory Rd.Mansfield, OH 44905419-522-2644http://www.ohiostatereformatory.org/Hours/CostBegin your Shawshank Trail tour at the Historic Ohio State Reformatory. One of the top five largest castle Read More...

Hollywood of the Midwest

Hollywood of the Midwest Hollywood discovered Richland County more than 40 years ago and continues to visit regularly -- especially when a major motion picture calls for memorable prison scenes. Air Force One, starring Harrison Ford and Glen Close, was shot in Mansfield in 1997. In 1995, Read More...