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Family-Friendly

Spending time traveling and exploring with your kids or grandkids can create such great memories.  However, sometimes you need to make sure the places you plan to visit offer an experience suitable for children. Explore these truly “Kid-friendly” places to ensure the trip caters to the whole family.

Alpaca Meadows

Alpaca Meadows

We are a small family run alpaca farm, and have been raising alpacas since 2002. Visit our Farm Store to shop for handmade alpaca items, socks, hats, gloves, scarves, teddy bears, finger puppets, and blankets, as well as beautiful alpaca yarn and fiber.
1200 Rock Road
Mansfield, OH 44903
 419-529-8152
Apple Hill Orchards

Apple Hill Orchards
1175 Lexington-Ontario Rd.
Mansfield, OH 44903
 419-884-1500
Battle Zone Paintball Park III

Battle Zone Paintball Park III

Family based Paintball Field with Pro Shop.
809 Poth Rd.
Mansfield, OH 44906
 419-747-6400
BibleWalk

BibleWalk

BibleWalk is Ohio's only life-sized wax museum and home to the state's only Christian Dinner Theatre, "Dinner With Grace". BIBLEWALK features 100 life-sized dioramas accompanied with special effects and an audio text that will guarantee an experience of a
500 Tingley Ave.
Mansfield, OH 44905
 419-524-0139
Block House at South Park

Block House at South Park
100 Brinkeroff Avenue
Mansfield, OH 44901
 419-755-9820
Blueberry Patch Gift Shop – Coffee & Tea Bar

Blueberry Patch Gift Shop – Coffee & Tea Bar

What better way to create a lasting memories than a family outing to pick you own plump blueberries or enjoy them already picked from Ohio's Largest Blueberry Plantation.
1285 W. Hanley Rd.
Mansfield, OH 44904
 419-884-1797
Buckeye Bakery

Buckeye Bakery

We make everything from bread to cakes. Over 100 items to choose from everyday!
21 E. Fourth St.
Mansfield, OH 44902
 419-522-2341
Buckeye Express Diner

Buckeye Express Diner

Enjoy an experience like no other!  Ohio Sports fans will find memorabilia throughout the restaurant which is located inside a train.  Known for their fresh burgers!  Try our homemade fries with our sandwiches and burgers.  Full menu available.
810 State Rt. 97 W.
Bellville, OH 44813
 419-886-2900
Buckeye Imagination Museum

Buckeye Imagination Museum

Buckeye Imagination Museum is a unique, safe and welcoming environment where young children and families can strengthen relationships and experience the
175 W. 3rd Street
Mansfield, OH 44902
 419-522-2332
Charles Mill Lake Park

Charles Mill Lake Park

Camping, Cabins, Showers, Swimming Pool, Boat Rental & Marina, Credit Cards Accepted.
1277A State Rt. 430
Mansfield, OH 44903
 419-368-6885
Charles Mill Marina

Charles Mill Marina

Swimming Lake, Boat Rental & Marina, Credit Cards Accepted.
1277 State Route 430
Mansfield, OH 44903
 (419) 368-5951
Comfort Inn Splash Harbor

Comfort Inn Splash Harbor

The Comfort Inn Splash Harbor is home to the newly opened Splash Harbor water park, featuring a 49-foot looping water slide, dumping buckets, shooting geysers, two hot t
855 Comfort Plaza Dr.
Bellville, OH 44813
 419-886-4000
Coney Island Diner

Coney Island Diner

Coney Island is an American Diner with breakfast served all day! Famous for our coneys and Pea salad. Mansfield's Oldest Restaurant!
98 N. Main St.
Mansfield, OH 44902
 419-526-2669
Der Dutchman Miniature Golf

Der Dutchman Miniature Golf

Located at the Der Dutchman Restaurant.
720 State Rt. 97 W.
Bellville, OH 44813
 419-886-2771
Der Dutchman Restaurant

Der Dutchman Restaurant

Home-style noodles and dressing, a fresh salad bar, and homemade bread, in-house bakery. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Carryout, Dutchman Mini Golf Next Door!
720 State Rt. 97 W.
Bellville, OH 44813
 419-886-7070
Fireworks at Charles Mill Lake Park

Fireworks at Charles Mill Lake Park
1277 OH-430
Mansfield, OH 44903
 (419) 368-5951
Gorman Nature Center (Richland County Park District)

Gorman Nature Center (Richland County Park District)

The Richland County Park District's Gorman Nature Center features 150 acres of forests, prairies, ponds and streams and provides over five miles of public trails.
2295 Lexington Ave.
Mansfield, OH 44907
 419-884-3764
Great Mohican Pow-Wow

Great Mohican Pow-Wow

An educational way to learn history, culture, and lifestyle of the Native American people.
23270 Wally Rd.
Loudonville, OH 44842
 740-599-6631
J&J Rietschlin Farm

J&J Rietschlin Farm
5482 St Rt 61 South
Shelby, OH 44875
 419-566-3955
Kingwood Center Gardens

Kingwood Center Gardens

Enter through the stunning Garden Gateway visitor center and follow the brick pathways through flourishing gardens, past lovely fountains, ponds, and inviting spaces to pause and refresh.
50 N. Trimble Rd.
Mansfield, OH 44906
 419-522-0211
Kleerview Farm

Kleerview Farm

Kleerview Farm is a full service Christmas tree farm nestled in the Clear Fork Valley of North Central Ohio. We have u-cut, we-cut and pre-cut trees for sale.
2454 Baughman Rd.
Bellville, OH 44813
 419-886-2029
Lex Lanes

Lex Lanes

32 lane bowling center with synthetic lanes, automatic scoring, bumpers, and cosmic lights and music videos. Corner Pin Lounge, outdoor patio, snack bar and a new bigger arcade room.
60 State Rt. 97
Lexington, OH 44904-1304
 419-884-2355
Lexington Blueberry Festival

Lexington Blueberry Festival

Family fun with events such as Sunday Parade, pageants, various rides, and craft vendors, and many bands.
Lexington Community Park
Lexington, OH 44904
 419-884-1797
Malabar Farm State Park

Malabar Farm State Park

Working farm of Pulitzer Prize-winning author, Louis Bromfield, and the location where Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall were married. Attend one of their special events or a holiday tour of the Big House.
4050 Bromfield Rd.
Lucas, OH 44843
 419-892-2784
Mansfield Art Center

Mansfield Art Center

The Mansfield Art Center's award-winning, modern wood and glass building sits on 8.5 acres of wooded meadow. The annual exhibition schedule includes a mix of curated, juried, invitational, and traveling exhibitions.
700 Marion Ave.
Mansfield, OH 44906
 419-756-1700
Mansfield Fire Museum & Educational Center

Mansfield Fire Museum & Educational Center

A museum of fire fighting history from the bucket brigade through internal combustion powered fire engines. Includes reproductions of a turn-of-the-century fire station and a part of Main Street in downtown Mansfield featuring the famous Coney Island.
1265 W. Fourth St.
Mansfield, OH 44906
 419-529-2573
Mansfield Memorial Museum

Mansfield Memorial Museum

The museum is the oldest museum in Richland County founded in 1889. The museum is a step back in time to the late 1800's. Artifacts on 2 floors of displays span from Roman to modern times.
34 Park Ave. W.
Mansfield, OH 44902
 419-525-2491
Mansfield Playhouse

Mansfield Playhouse

The Mansfield Playhouse, Ohio's second oldest and largest producing community theatre, presents a six show Main Stage Season, two Youth Theatre Productions, and two Second State Productions.
95 E. Third St.
Mansfield, OH 44902
 419-522-2883
Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course

Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course

A comprehensive motorsports facility, Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course features a permanent road-racing circuit with two primary configurations: a 2.4 mile, 15-turn, and a 2.25 mile, 13-turn circuit. The park-like, 330-acre complex also features an amateur mot
7721 Steam Corners Rd.
Lexington, OH 44904
 419-884-4000
Mohican Adventures Campground & Cabins

Mohican Adventures Campground & Cabins

Come to Play and Plan to Stay where family fun abounds. Mohican Adventures Camp and Cabins is nestled in a wooded valley complemented by two small lakes; perfect for fishing or swimming. Enjoy RV or primitive camping with a clean, modern shower-house eq
3058 State Rt. 3
Loudonville, OH 44842
 419-994-2267
Mohican Adventures River Trips & Fun Center

Mohican Adventures River Trips & Fun Center

Ohio's first and finest canoe livery, offering paddling trips from 2 hours to 2 days on the popular Mohican River. Renting canoes, kayaks, rafts and tubes to accommodate everyone's floating adventure. Discover family fun on one of our three lighted 18
3045 State Rt. 3
Loudonville, OH 44842
 419-994-4097
Mohican Wildlife Weekend

Mohican Wildlife Weekend
Multiple Locations
Ashland, Richland Counties, OH
Ohio Bird Sanctuary

Ohio Bird Sanctuary

The Ohio Bird Sanctuary is located on the headwater of the Clearfork River in Mansfield, Ohio. The marsh and old growth forest offers great birding and hiking opportunities.
3774 Orweiler Rd.
Mansfield, OH 44903
 419-884-4295
Ontario 4th of July Festival

Ontario 4th of July Festival

Ontario's 4th of July celebration!
3375 Milligan Rd
Ontario, OH 44906
Pleasant Hill Lake Park

Pleasant Hill Lake Park

Cabins, Showers, Sewer Hook Up, Swimming Lake, Canoe/Kayak Rental, Credit Cards Accepted.
3431 State Route 95
Perrysville, OH 44864
 419-938-7884
Pleasant Hill Marina

Pleasant Hill Marina

Swimming Lake, Marina Boat Rental, Family-Friendly Environment.
3431 State Rt. 95
Perrysville, OH 44864
 419-938-6488
Prairie Peddler Festival

Prairie Peddler Festival

A Handmade Marketplace in wooded setting featuring artisan booths, great food & live music
3170 State Rt. 97
Butler, OH 44822
 419-706-5483
Pumpkin Seed Market Co.

Pumpkin Seed Market Co.

A local, family-owned and operated business. The two generations of our family look forward to meeting and serving you. Local foods at a Locally Owned Grocery in Mansfield!
1625 Executive Dr.
Mansfield, OH 44907
 419-525-5500
Renaissance Theatre

Renaissance Theatre

A historic 1928 movie palace in the grand baroque style, The Renaissance Theatre is now the premiere venue for live entertainment in north central Ohio. Home of the Mansfield Symphony Orchestra and the annual Miss Ohio Scholarship Program.
138 Park Ave. West
Mansfield, OH 44902
 419-522-2726
Richland Academy of the Arts

Richland Academy of the Arts

Located in the downtown Carrousel District of Mansfield, the Academy has developed a diverse and highly praised curriculum.
75 N. Walnut St.
Mansfield, OH 44902
 419-522-8224
Richland B & O Trail

Richland B & O Trail

A paved 18.4 mile bike trail is built on the railroad bed of the former Baltimore & Ohio Railway. Connecting Mansfield, Lexington, Bellville and Butler, the trail tr

Mansfield, OH 44902
Richland Carrousel Park

Richland Carrousel Park

First new handcarved wooden carousel to be built since the early 1930's. Fifty-two beautiful animals and two chariots.
75 N. Main St.
Mansfield, OH 44902
 419-522-4223
Richland County Fairgrounds

Richland County Fairgrounds

Four large, heated buildings: Fairhaven 100'x200' with office and food service by staff, two buildings, 60' x 200', both with showers, one building, 60'x 80', stage and sound available; all within easy walking distance.
750 North Home Road
Mansfield, OH 44906
 419-747-3717
Roselawn Miniature Golf

Roselawn Miniature Golf

Nested in the heart of Shelby, Roselawn Miniature Golf provides a nostalgic mini golf experience. Paired well with our classic arcade games and pinball machines for the perfect Summer outing!
22 Church St.
Shelby, OH 44875
 419-543-1819
Rustik Market

Rustik Market
143 Main St.
Bellville, OH 44813
 419-886-3200
Shady Lane Alpaca Farm

Shady Lane Alpaca Farm

We open our farm up to the public so they can experience how wonderful alpacas are and the uses of the fiber. Folks can tour the alpaca barn and visit our other animals: horse, donkey, chickens and calves.
3073 Gass Rd.
Lexington, OH 44904
 419-560-0780
Shelby Bicycle Days

Shelby Bicycle Days

Known for the seamless metal tube industry, Shelby was also home to Ideal Cycle and Shelby Cycle Companies in the early 1900s. Styling makes the Shelby cycles popular wi
Black Fork Commons
Shelby, OH 44875
 419-347-5131
Shelby Seltzer Park

Shelby Seltzer Park

The city of Shelby operates five public parks with tennis and basketball courts, baseball fields, a massive 8,400 square foot playscape, a skate park and pavilion seating.  Seltzer Park features a full size pool and kiddie pool for use by public.  The par
Mansfield Avenue (SR 39) at Parkwood Drive
Shelby, OH 44875
 419-347-5560
Shelby/Mansfield KOA Resort

Shelby/Mansfield KOA Resort

New business retreat and banquet center.
Electric/water/sewer
Luxury cabins/store/game room
Hot tub and heated swimming pools
Tennis, basketball courts, paddleboats
Spring fed fishing lake
6787 Baker 47
Shelby, OH 44875
 419-347-1392
Skyline Chili

Skyline Chili

Cincinnati's Skyline Chili famous for the 3-way and coney. Serving salads, wraps, baked potatoes, chicken tenders and vegetarian beans & rice. fast friendly casual si
1320 Lexington-Springmill Rd.
Ontario, OH 44906
 419-747-3929
Snow Trails

Snow Trails

Ohio's Winter Fun Destination for Skiing, Snowboarding, and Snow Tubing, including the wildly popular Glow Tubing! As the only family owned and operated Winter Resort in Ohio, Snow Trails has been offering unique outdoor recreation experiences for families and friends since 1961.
3100 Possum Run Rd.
Mansfield, OH 44903
 419-774-9818
South Park

South Park
100 Brinkerhoff Ave.
Mansfield, OH 44906
 419-522-9801
Splash Pad Park

Splash Pad Park

Fully inclusive splash pad for YMCA members and the community to enjoy!
750 Scholl Rd.
Mansfield, OH 44907
 419-522-3511
Steak ‘n Shake

Steak ‘n Shake

What Steak and Shake does best, and what they are known for is their famous steakburgers and shakes. Enjoy a double steakburger platter with shoe-string thin french fries and a side-by-side shake (two flavors of milkshake poured side-by-side in the same
115 Stander Ave.
Mansfield, OH 44903
 419-756-3804
StoryWalk®

StoryWalk®
Mansfield
, OH
Sunflower Patches

Sunflower Patches
Multiple Locations
, OH
The Ohio State University At Mansfield Theatre & Stage

The Ohio State University At Mansfield Theatre & Stage

Founder's Auditorium, attached to Ovalwood Hall, located on OSU-M
1760 University Dr.
Mansfield, OH 44906
 419-755-4276
The Ontario Center

The Ontario Center

Features specialty stores, department stores & Avita Health System. Also, Pretzelmaker, Oriental Express and other food retailers.
2209 Richland Mall
Mansfield, OH 44906
 419-529-5312
Two Cousins’ Pizza Co.

Two Cousins’ Pizza Co.

Stop in today for one of our specialty pizza pies. We believe you will agree that Two Cousins’ is extraordinary. We love pizza, but we love a few other things too l
103 N. Main St.
Mansfield, OH 44902
 419-522-2211
Urban Farms

Urban Farms
6th and Bowman Streets
Mansfield, OH 44902
 419-522-1611
Wayne’s Country Market

Wayne’s Country Market

This garden center and farm market provides year-round fresh produce at a reasonable price. Wayne's Country Market specialize in carrying local produce when in season.
2440 Lexington Ave.
Mansfield, OH 44907
 419-884-1993
Westmeister Farm

Westmeister Farm
4097 Plymouth Springmill Road
Shelby, OH 44875
 419.613.2077
Whitaker’s Natural Market

Whitaker’s Natural Market

Bulk Foods, Produce, Traditional Natural and Organic Foods, Troyer Deli Meat & Cheese, Fresh Deli Sandwiches, Bakery, Locally Raised Meats, Graeter’s Ice Cream, Supplements, Essential Oils, Household Items and Personal Care, Pet Products, a
7427 State Rt. 13
Bellville, OH 44813
 567-772-0164