Five great trails across Mansfield and Richland County, Ohio make many extraordinary experiences for visitors to the area. From sips along the Mansfield and Richland County Wine & Ale Trail, to a taste of Hollywood on The Shawshank Trail, to encounters with the otherworldly on the Haunted Mansfield trail, visitors around Richland County can immerse themselves in some of the area’s greatest and most memorable experiences....

Meeting Spotlight: Lucas Community Center
The Lucas Community Center is a non-profit community center that provides a welcoming environment for company meetings, retreats, and other gatherings. Host your next event in Hanley Hall or one of the smaller meeting rooms. At 2,000 square feet, Hanley Hall is ideal for large meetings, parties, reunions, and banquets. The smaller meeting room is…

Member Spotlight: Planktown Hardware
When you walk through the doors of Planktown Hardware & More it is clear this is not your normal hardware store. From the beautiful pine barn siding to the friendly greeting from Biscuit, a chocolate lab, and Stanley, a grey cat, Planktown Hardware & More is someplace you’ll want to stay awhile. What started out…

Ohio State Reformatory Announces New Fall Hours
Shawshank fans can rejoice, the Ohio State Reformatory will remain open for abbreviated tours September 4 through September 27. For 7 days a week from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Take a self-guided tour of the “Haunted Halls of OSR” for the special price of $6! Come visit the historic Ohio State Reformatory and see…
Will Run for Tacos: The Spherion Mid Ohio 13ER Half Marathon
The Spherion Mid Ohio 13ER Half Marathon and 5K Fun Run takes runners on a challenging, diverse course through Richland County. The 13ER team has put together an incredible course that takes runners from the city streets of downtown Mansfield, through quiet neighborhoods, along the scenic Richland B&O Bike Trail, and even near some famous filming sites from the locally-filmed movie The Shawshank Redemption. As a fun, well-attended race with incredible support all along the course, some runners have come all the way from California for this race. So, come claim your race taco!...
A Day in Lucas, Ohio
Nestled in rolling hills of farmland and surrounded by some of Ohio’s best state parks, the village of Lucas bursts with local charm. ...

September Happenings
Make the most of summer’s end! The Destination Mansfield – Richland County calendar is filling up with great activities to fill those final warm days and those cool September nights including favorites like the Prairie Peddler Festival and new events like Shawshank 100 dirt track race....

Meeting Spotlight: Ohio Bird Sanctuary
The Ohio Bird Sanctuary offers a serene, unique venue for your next special event, celebration, or corporate retreat....
Mansfield Adventures Deliver Heart-Pounding Thrills
As the summer continues to heat up, there are still plenty of opportunities to make 2018 an unforgettable summer packed with adventure. Mansfield and Richland County, Ohio offer an array of activities for thrill-seekers to catch an adrenaline rush, nature-lovers to connect with the great outdoors and families to create lasting memories. Tucked in the…

Member Spotlight: Neos Dance Theatre
Neos is Greek for “starting something new” and Neos Dance Theater is committed to breaking barriers in the community with new collaborative events, dance-related education, and artistic excellence in the performance of dance from a diverse repertoire....