It’s no secret that Mansfield and Richland County are rich with historical sites. But did you know they also have multiple museums covering a wide range of interests, from telling Richland County’s history, to Bible stories, to hands on science projects and fire equipment?...
Category: Attractions
Special Hours for Seasonal Fun
Are the kids home from school? Holiday houseguests still sticking around? Get everyone out of the house and heading for fun! Take a holiday tour of some of our historic buildings, see some magnificent Christmas decorations, finally show them The Ohio State Reformatory or spend a day on the slopes at Snow Trails. Check out these special seasonal hours before you go!...
Autumn-themed attractions draw people to Richland County
As Halloween draws near, hundreds of extra people funnel into Richland County to visit haunted attractions like the Ohio State Reformatory’s Escape from Blood Prison and the Haunted Bissman Building or patronize less scary, seasonal events like the Kingwood Center Garden’s annual Great Pumpkin Glow. “Tourism generates money from a lot further out than one might think,” Tasseff said. “The Haunted Mansfield market is not limited to just the state. ...
TOURISM HISTORY HIGHLIGHT
By Jeanna Sadowski, CVB Intern –
I’ve lived in Mansfield all of my life. I spent my childhood exploring the gardens and feeding the ducks of Kingwood Center, watching plays at The Renaissance Theatre and staring in awe at the historic Bissman Building. But now, I’m an intern at the Mansfield/Richland County Convention and Visitors Bureau. I’ve learned so much about my hometown and all that it offers since I started my internship and it only enhances my childhood experiences. Seeing these local attractions through the eyes of visitors who travel great distances to explore these sites made me want to know more about their history. ...
Travel to places where you can go behind bars
Doing time on the prison tour circuit? Here are some other tours you won’t want to miss. —Alcatraz, Calif.: The legendary island in San Francisco Bay was a federa...
Convention And Visitors Bureau Reports Good 2011
Richland County continues attracting growing numbers of visitors. The Convention and Visitors Bureau had good news to report for last year, and an optimistic outlook fo...