In 1926, industrial giant Charles Kelley King began construction on his 47-acre gentleman’s pastoral estate complete with lush gardens. King later bequeathed his beloved home to the public to enjoy. Today, Kingwood Center Gardens is a botanical garden and horticulture showcase....
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Dinner with a View
When you’re dining out, you won’t know what to photograph first: your food or the view. Many of our restaurants are notable for both terrific food and stunning scenery....
June Happenings and Events
There’s a reason visitors flock to these attractions when they’re in Richland County. Rediscover what’s in your own backyard or book a return trip to make new memories with a special event....
The Richland County Donut Challenge
This challenge is not for the calorie-conscious or the faint of heart. If you’re looking to indulge in the richest treats in Richland County and settle a local debate for the ages, you’re in the right place. This is the Richland County Donut Challenge: first, sample each of our favorite local donuts then decide for yourself which fried confection reigns supreme as the best donut in Richland County....
Cheers to History on the Wine & Ale Trail
Weaving through Mansfield and the surrounding area, the Wine & Ale Trail guides you to a mix of breweries, wineries, and wine bars each dedicated to honoring local history. Raise a toast to grand architecture in a historic bank vault, taste tradition in an old-world brewery, and pay homage to The Shawshank Redemption (filmed in Mansfield) with themed wines and ales....
May Happenings and Events
It’s time for a spring refresh! We’re ready for out with the old and in with the new. New projects, new things to do, new events, and new routines. Our calendar of events is here to be your resource for shaking it up with craft fairs, vintage markets, a taco crawl, arts, and live entertainment....
Mohican Wildlife Weekend 2021 “Survivor Mohican”
There’s a wonderful natural world waiting to be explored alone, with family, or with small groups at the 20th Annual Mohican Wildlife Weekend “SURVIVOR MOHICAN”, April 23-25, 2021. Choose your own adventure with a weekend full of scheduled activities and unscheduled adventure at 10 different sites throughout Richland and Ashland Counties....
April Happenings and Events
Been there, done that? Come back for a special event! Our top attractions have events happening this April that will make a visit to Richland County an experience like no other. The staff of professionals and volunteers at your favorite attractions are filled with experts in their field. These experts can’t wait to share their knowledge with you this April: stargaze with local astronomers, learn from master glass artists and gardeners, and hunt ghosts with experts in the paranormal....
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....
March Happenings and Events
Spring is on the way and we are ready to celebrate the end of a long snowy winter with events that get us out of the house and refresh our spirits. Our March calendar of events is full of the arts, family-friendly workshops, and date night ideas that break out from the norm....