Wine & Ale Trail Draws Attention to Area

In addition to a NEW Wine & Ale Trail brochure that showcases all locations, there was an investment in getting the word out about the trail, the locations, and the history that surrounds many of our sites. Wine & Ale seekers not only can enjoy local wines and brews on our trail, but they can immerse themselves in real local history in a century-old mortuary, a vintage bank vault, a blueberry plantation, and an old-world cask ale brewery to mention a few. As the brochure says “Cheers to History.”...

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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. ...

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December Happenings and Events

Richland County has caught the Christmas spirit. Whether it’s shopping local for Christmas gifts, watching a Christmas concert, or finding something to do with family from out of town, Mansfield has art fairs, holiday performances, festive attractions and more to brighten your holiday season....

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Destination Mansfield Recognized for Marketing Campaigns

Shawshank promotions were honored again at a statewide competition! The Ohio Association of Convention & Visitors Bureaus (OACVB) presented Destination Mansfield with STAR awards for our Shawshank Marketing Campaign, our ShawshankTrail.com website, and a 2nd place award for the Shawshank Digital Marketing Campaign....

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13 Holiday Events to Put You in The Christmas Spirit

If those dark fall nights and the time change have you feeling down, we have 13 holiday events to pick you up and put you in a more festive mood. Calendars are getting tighter, but you’ll definitely want to squeeze in these free family festivals, musical performances, and one last trip to your favorite attraction when they’ve decked the halls for the Christmas season....

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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!...

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