Richland County, Ohio is starting to reopen. As Governor DeWine slowly opens the state one sector at a time, our attractions, recreation sites, arts & entertainment venues, and more have been preparing to open their doors to you!...
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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.”...
Area Tourism Marketing has Award Winning Day!
Destination Mansfield – Richland County attended the Ohio Conference on Travel in West Chester, October 16-18. During the educational conference, local tourism marketing shined brightly with a total of eight awards for exceptional marketing, two for Destination Mansfield and six for Little Buckeye Children’s Museum....
Cheers to History on Mansfield’s 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....
A Day in Ontario: The Retail and Restaurant Hub of Richland County
While Ontario may be the retail and restaurant hub of Richland County, the community is more than just shopping and dining. Ontario doesn’t have a quintessential Main Street or a typical downtown area, but its people are community-minded, and community in Ontario happens at the park....
Destination Mansfield–Richland County Recognizes Tourism Excellence
Destination Mansfield – Richland County held its 2019 Annual Meeting on May 1, 2019, at the Mid-Ohio Conference Center. The event was presented by Alta Florist & Greenhouse and Avita Health System. From a major concert to a group of local museums, we congratulate the five honorees who were recognized for their contributions to Richland County’s tourism industry. And the Tourism Award of Excellence Winners for 2019 are…...
Destination Mansfield Embraces Non-Traditional Lodging
Here at Destination Mansfield-Richland County we have expanded marketing efforts to include non-traditional forms of lodging to meet changes in demand from the traveling public....
A Day in Shelby: The Shelby Only Locals Know
The best way to experience Shelby, Ohio is to spend a day like a local. This city of under 10,000 people in northwestern Richland County is the perfect place to sample a slice of small-town life in the Midwest....
Destination Mansfield – Richland County Wins Marketing Award
During the educational conference, Destination Mansfield – Richland County received a first-place marketing award called a RUBY in the statewide RUBY Awards competition. The recognition was for their Shawshank Trail Digital Marketing Campaign, which tells the first-hand story of a visiting couple experiencing the Shawshank Trail, featuring 15 filming sites from the movie The Shawshank Redemption....
Mansfield is the Summer Getaway Your Kids are Gonna Love
For families seeking an unexpected summer destination, Mansfield offers an array of unforgettable family-friendly activities that can help break through any cabin fever. From learning about quirky inventions to dreaming up some of their own, kids will love the hands-on and out-of-the-ordinary offerings in Mansfield....