Tourism Award Winners

Tourism Award of Excellence Hall of Fame Since 2005, Destination Mansfield - Richland County has honored those members, individuals, events and partnerships that have demonstrated excellence and helped to propel our local tourism industry forward. We wanted to call attention to those who made major contributions to Richland County’s tourism industry and educate the public...

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#RichlandHappenings in October 2016

Autumn signals the end of summer but the beginning of Ohio’s explosion of fall foliage. As we observe the trees mesmerizing color conversions we begin our own metamorphosis. We bundle ourselves in warm fuzzy sweaters or our favorite football sweatshirts. Pushing back Fall’s chill we join our family, friends and neighbors for Autumn festivals, Harvest parties and Halloween fun. This article highlights the “not to miss” events in the Richland County Area....

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Fall Events

Fall Events Bellville Street Fair The Bellville Street Fair (the "World's Fair"). OH-13 and OH-97 Bellville, OH 44813 Escape from Blood Prison Escape From Blood Prison offers the only haunted hellscape in a real prison at The Ohio State Reformatory. Don’t wait to test the authenticity. Violent men were kept here, and some never left...

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HOLIDAY SEASON TOURISM TEN

Pumpkin pies, cranberries, and mistletoe lead us to the season of shopping, decking the halls, and trying to wedge every possible activity into our schedules. Memories are made here, so let us give you a heads up and reminder of early winter and holiday traditions not to be missed like visiting a Christmas tree farm, outdoor ice skating, and theatre classics like White Christmas. Here’s our Tourism Ten for the season:...

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Special Hours for Seasonal Fun

Are the kids home from school? Holiday houseguests still sticking around? Get everyone out of the house and heading for fun! Take a holiday tour of some of our historic buildings, see some magnificent Christmas decorations, finally show them The Ohio State Reformatory or spend a day on the slopes at Snow Trails. Check out these special seasonal hours before you go!...

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