Discover the New Downtown Mansfield

Have you been to downtown Mansfield lately? I don’t just mean have you driven through it. Have you parked your car and walked North Main Street? Have you heard live music in the gazebo or the bubble of Vasbinder fountain in Central Park?   Have the sounds of the carrousel’s pipe organ carried throughout the Carrousel District brought you back to a simpler time? Has the smell of freshly popped and flavored popcorn drawn you into the direction of the Brickyard? Have you sampled the distinctive menu at an upscale dining spot in a historic car showroom? Have you sipped an award-winning brew in a renovated mortuary? Things are changing downtown and not just physically – there’s something in the air. Dare I say a buzz? The Mansfield Rising Plan has renewed interest in this urban area and given many residents and local business owners an excitement for Mansfield’s future....

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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....

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Farmers Markets Positive Impact for Shoppers and Communities

Summer is here, which means it is officially farmers market season! Foodies, shopping addicts and local supporters are all in for an exciting and tasty time at one of Mansfield and Richland County’s farmers markets. Farmers markets continue to become more and more popular due to the desire to buy food free of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs). The fresh produce, herbs, treats and products are sold directly to consumers–meaning fresh and seasonal food! View our local list of markets....

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Contest offers travelers relief from soaring pump prices

For visitors to Mansfield, Ohio, the old saying “A picture is worth a thousand words” is modified to make the picture worth $50 in free gas. The Mansfield & Richland Convention & Visitors Bureau today launched a contest offering $50 gas cards to winning visitors who upload photos and a story about their visit to Mansfield on www.mansfieldtourism.com. .www.mansfieldtourism.com. Offering a variety of incredibly affordable family fun, Mansfield has an extensive list of FREE activities, including The Shawshank Trail, a s...

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Experience Gives Students Edge Over the Competition

As the Operations/Member Services Director for the Mansfield/Richland County Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB), I have had the privilege to supervise and mentor over 50 students throughout the past eight of my nine years at the CVB. It is truly rewarding not only for myself, but I believe that an Internship/Mentorship program can be a win-win-win for all parties involved. Not only do students get the experience needed in today’s competitive work force, but our staff is able to maximize productivity and daily office functions. The CVB is proud to be a part of the community and be able to help the students of our great educational institutions. ...

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11 Places to Eat & Drink Outside This Summer!

Patio season is here, and we couldn’t be more excited! Why do we love patios so much? It’s hard not to love beautiful weather, dog-friendly dining, and the live music that comes with eating outdoors. So, whether that means eating at tables on the sidewalk, a patio, or on a deck with a view, we have your guide to 11 places to eat and drink “al fresco” in Richland County to add to your summer bucket list....

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