General Area Information

General Area Information Location Richland County is located in the heart of Ohio, approximately halfway between Cleveland and Columbus. The county seat is Mansfield, Ohio. Climate There are an average of 174 sunny days in Richland County per year. The average July high is around 82 degrees and the January low is around 17 degrees. Richland...

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Scavenger Hunt

Downtown Mansfield Scavenger Hunt The Downtown Mansfield Scavenger Hunt is back in 2019! This year we’re chasing after this lanky lady, Grace the Giraffe! She’s been skating all over town this summer. Find her in downtown establishments and you could win prizes! You can spot Grace the Giraffe in over 30 businesses around downtown Mansfield...

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Johnny Appleseed Historic Byway Events

In 2024, the Johnny Appleseed Historic Byway will celebrate the 250th birthday of John “Appleseed” Chapman with a series of events that will highlight the attractions and activities that the byway offers to travelers. These include the Loudonville log cabin, Malabar Farm State Park, local parks, South Park’s Pioneer Log Cabin, Blacksmith, Woodworking Cabins, and...

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Planning Tools

Planning Tools Itineraries Shawshank Trail Itinerary This internationally known trail features 15 movie sites from the No. 1 movie of all time (IMDb) attracts fans from all over the world. Tour everything from The Shawshank State Prison (Ohio State Reformatory) to the Shawshank Woodshop. The Trail even features Shawshank-themed foods and souvenirs. Wine & Ale...

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