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Haunted Sites

Travelers come from around the globe to brave four haunted sites like a former castle-like prison, a 1,400-seat auditorium with ghostly encounters, and even a fire museum housing artifacts where spirits come alive. Fans of paranormal investigations make the city a dream destination, as well as visitors who just love a good scare!

Historic Ohio State Reformatory

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
Mansfield Fire Museum & Educational Center

Mansfield Fire Museum & Educational Center

A museum of fire fighting history from the bucket brigade through internal combustion powered fire engines. Includes reproductions of a turn-of-the-century fire station and a part of Main Street in downtown Mansfield featuring the famous Coney Island.
1265 W. Fourth St.
Mansfield, OH 44906
 419-529-2573
Renaissance Theatre

Renaissance Theatre

A historic 1928 movie palace in the grand baroque style, The Renaissance Theatre is now the premiere venue for live entertainment in north central Ohio. Home of the Mansfield Symphony Orchestra and the annual Miss Ohio Scholarship Program.
138 Park Ave. West
Mansfield, OH 44902
 419-522-2726
The Gill House

The Gill House
342 Harding Way W.
Galion, OH 44833
 419-569-9032