Light Up the Holidays in Tinsel Towns

Gather your loved ones to indulge in Christmas nostalgia and winter adventures in each of Richland County’s Tinsel Towns! Our local communities have cultivated a holiday season full of opportunities to create, explore and celebrate together — each showcasing its personality through events and activities cherished by residents. Plan a horse-drawn carriage ride during the…

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Downtown & Around

With a dynamic mix of dining and entertainment, downtown Mansfield offers boundless opportunities to enjoy the vibrant heart of the city. Play & Explore There’s something to do around every corner when you’re downtown. The Richland Carrousel Park is home to the first hand-carved carousel built in the U.S. since the 1930s. Even more impressive…

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Do It All Downtown

Stroll the streets of downtown Mansfield to experience it all in the beating heart of Richland County. Be inspired by expressive works of art, savor expertly crafted dishes and drinks, and get to know the vibrant personality of the city. You’ll find all of that, and so much more, in downtown Mansfield — no matter…

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Community Roots

Inspiration abounds in Richland County from vibrant downtown Mansfield to the close-knit surrounding towns. Come appreciate the land, connect with welcoming folks and explore growing communities across the county. Ontario Formerly a manufacturing city located on the Erie Railroad line, Ontario stays true to its industry-driven roots with plenty of retailers, restaurants, hotels, North Central…

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On Two Wheels

Take to the B&O Trail to explore on two wheels! They say getting there is half the fun. But the 18.4-mile Richland B&O Trail is a rare gem that elevates a bike ride to a whole new level. Typical Rails-to-Trails paths travel by diverse communities and territory. Rather than merely rolling past, the B&O invites…

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A Day in Plymouth: One Historic Town, Two Counties

The Village of Plymouth is one of the oldest communities in Richland County. A bit of an anomaly, the community of settlers sprang up along a military road and former Wyandot trail, now Ohio 603, in the early 1800s and grew into a village before Ohio’s official county lines were determined....

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A Day in Mansfield: Where Roots Run Deep and Wide

Mansfield is a place whose personality, present and future, cannot be separated from its past. To truly know this city, you must first get acquainted with its history because Mansfield’s roots run deep and wide....

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A Day in Shiloh: the Rich Land in Richland County

In Richland County, you don’t have to go far to get away from city life. If you follow Route 13 North out of the city of Mansfield, you’ll quickly leave behind the trappings of urban and suburban living. With the city in your rearview mirror, the beautiful tapestry of fields, farmland, and rolling hills of Shiloh unfolds before you. Ahead is a region of bounty and slow country living. You’ll see horses and buggies, clothes hanging out on the line, and farm stands filled with the pick of the day....

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A Day in Lexington: A Growing Community of Families

Founded in 1812, Lexington has been known locally as “A Growing Community of Families” for a long time. A great place to raise a family; the Lexington Local School District is rated highly year after year and the village is ranked the 15th safest community in the US in the category of under 5,000 residents. What started out as a bedroom community, has grown out of that classification with the addition of businesses large and small. Lexington Mayor, Brian White says of the village: “We’re still a Community of Families, but it’s not just about us.” The Lexington community sees themselves as part of the diverse tapestry of communities across Richland County. “We have to work together to move Richland County Forward.”...

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