Events are filling up! Buy your tickets NOW!! Join fans from around the world for an unforgettable celebration to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the iconic film, The Shawshank Redemption. This milestone event takes place in Mansfield, Ohio and the surrounding area August 8th – August 11th, 2024 and offers fans an opportunity to relive…
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Follow the Shawshank Trail
“Hope is a good thing … maybe the best of things. No good thing ever dies.” — Andy Dufresne That’s certainly true of The Shawshank Redemption, the top-rated movie of all time on the Internet Movie Database (IMDb), filmed almost entirely in Mansfield and the surrounding area. Fans of the iconic motion picture can follow…
Travel Without Breaking Healthy Routines
It’s no secret: travel can interrupt healthy routines. While there are plenty of times when we want to allow ourselves some healthy indulgence, if you’re just starting a new habit or made a New Year’s Resolution, experts say it takes an average of 66 days for a new behavior to become a habit. But traveling doesn’t have to reset the counter to zero. Whether you’re planning a road trip or staying close to home, there are many opportunities to get out of the house while sticking to your new healthy habit....
Local Attractions Offer Virtual Tours
With many cautious travelers staying home, a few local attractions have brought their tours to them! Visitors can now explore “inside” local attractions and exhibitions from the comfort and safety of their home....
New & Notable in 2020
Exciting things are coming to Mansfield and Richland County! Meet these notable new arrivals to the area like luxury cabins, newly discovered caverns beneath a fine dining restaurant and winery, a splash park, and unique exhibits....
January 28 is National Plan For Vacation Day
National Plan For Vacation Day is January 28, 2020 when Americans are encouraged to plan their vacation days. According to the US Travel Association, 768 Million vacation days went unused last year and 55% of Americans left vacation time on the table in 2018 and we think that’s just sad. If you plan your vacation days, you’re more likely to use them, so don’t let that paid time off go to waste. Sit down with your calendar and let’s plan a trip to Mansfield and Richland County, Ohio!...
Mansfield Had A Great 2019 Travel Season!
Mansfield Had A Great Travel Season! Led by the Shawshank 25 Anniversary weekend, Inkcarceration, Studebaker Drivers Club International Meet and the National Auto Sport Association (NASA) National Championships, close to 100,000 visitors from 43 states and at least 6 countries came to Richland County. In all, events generated nearly $10 Million in spending. ...
Some Things We’re Famous For…
Many people know about Mansfield’s deep roots in Hollywood, history, and hauntings, but the list of places and events that set this city apart sprawls far beyond these three categories. A talented robot, a biblical wax museum, and a hand-carved carrousel are just some of the attractions! Mansfield is undeniably special, but if you need more evidence as to why, read on!...
The Shawshank Redemption Returns to Select Theaters
Fathom Events, Turner Classic Movies (TCM) and Warner Bros. are celebrating its 25th Anniversary by partnering to bring back The Shawshank Redemption to select big screens nationwide....
Local Businesses Get in the Shawshank 25 Spirit
With the Shawshank 25th Anniversary Celebration approaching, local businesses are getting creative with ways to make this event a county-wide celebration from ice cream to Shawshank themed window displays!...