Raise your glass to another beautiful fall season! Breweries across Ohio are taking advantage of the spirit of fall, tapping into popular autumn flavors. From local-favorite and newer breweries, to haunted breweries with a historic past, there has never been a better time to be a beer drinker in Ohio. Congratulations to The Phoexnix Brewing Company for making the Discover Ohio list. ...
Month: October 2015
Couple Got Engaged on The Shawshank Trail
On a visit to see my parents about 20 years ago, they had The Shawshank Redemption playing on their television. I hadn’t even heard of the movie. Forrest Gump was the big deal at the time. As I stood at my parent’s door watching this movie, never even sitting down, Shawshank Redemption became my favorite instantly. This movie had it all to me, the music, cast of characters, plot and great friendship, to me these things make the movie real. Little did I realize that I’d propose to my girlfriend as we traveled The Shawshank Trail in Mansfield, Ohio....
NASA Super Guppy Arrives at Mansfield Lahm
Mayor Tim Theaker announced NASA’s Super Guppy will make its first appearance in Mansfield, Ohio on Tuesday, November 3, 2015 between 11:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. at the Mansfield Lahm Airport. The aircraft will be stationed in a location where the general public can view the plane following its arrival. Spectators are asked to enter the viewing area through the Airport Terminal Building. See details about the Super Guppy here....
Offer Extras for Group Tours to Gain Exposure
The Mansfield/Richland County CVB has a long tradition working with the Group Tour market. Watching motorcoaches pull into area attractions and hotels makes CVB Group Tour Director Jodie Snavely very happy. While some cities stopped pursuing this market, Mansfield continued to cultivate the long-standing relationships we had built over the years. We are currently engaging Tour Operators to bring their groups to experience The Shawshank Trail, among other area favorites, said Snavely. She also emphasized, It is those extra goodies you offer to tour groups that can make you stand out from your competitors and make a trip memorable. Here are some fun ideas to consider:...
FALL TOURISM TOP TEN
The leaves are changing! Fabulous fall is here and Mansfield and Richland County Ohio fill the sunny crisp days and cool nights with all your favorites. Click here to plan ahead for peak color with the fall color map. Traditional fall festivals, outdoor exploration, and of course the haunted and scary are all here. Get them on your calendar before fall slips away. Here’s our Fall Tourism Top Ten....