Attractions

• ARTS AND SCIENCE DISCOVERY CENTER AT RICHLAND ACADEMY Community Discovery Center in the Arts (Music, Dance, Visual Art and Drama) and Sciences. Performances, recitals, jazz concerts/camp, art gallery.
• BROWNELLA COTTAGE Restored Victorian mansion (1887) of Bishop William M. Brown, turn-of-the-century national political and religious leader, complete with original furnishings. Grounds feature the Bishop's library, covered walkways and a history museum.
• CAROUSEL MAGIC! Welcome to Carousel Magic! Step back in time as you watch skilled craftsmen use time honored techniques of carving, finishing, and painting to transform hardwood blocks into prancing ponies and magical menagerie figures. Our tour displays will teach you about the history, styles, and construction of carousels.
• THE JONES POTATO CHIP FACTORY Have you ever eaten warm potato chips? They are great! The Jones Potato Chip Company is a family owned business founded in 1945 by Frederick W. Jones. The Jones family, known for their "marcelled" style potato chips, continues a quality-oriented tradition with second and third generation family members.
• KINGWOOD CENTER Kingwood is the 47-acre former estate of Charles K. King. The grounds are renowned for both their historic significance and the brilliant floral displays of the new gardens. The French Provincial mansion contains many rooms decorated with Mr. King’s original furnishings and one of Ohio’s outstanding horticultural libraries. An elegant greenhouse features year-round displays and plant sales. The extensive grounds offer opportunities for hiking and quiet isolation from vehicles.
• LINCOLN HIGHWAY NATIONAL MUSEUM AND ARCHIVES The Museum, A nationwide Millennium Project is a "Must See" for all Americans and contains over 10,000 square feet of display space. There is a large Lincoln Highway Exhibit which features a lot of original artifacts and material including the author's copy of the official history of The Lincoln Highway.
• THE LIVING BIBLE MUSEUM Witness the Holy Bible come to life before your very eyes. From Creation to the Great White Throne Judgment, 41 life-sized dioramas accompanied with special effects and an audio text will provide for you an experience you will never forget. Newly expanded to include Miracles of the Old Testament, Ohio’s only wax museum. A collection of rare Bibles, woodcarvings, and American Votive Folk Art now on display.
• MALABAR FARM STATE PARK In the winter season, Malabar Farm offers a variety of enjoyable andchallenging trails for the skier. The experience you have will depend on the amount of preparation and your physical abilityWe suggest that you stop by the ski shop prior to your trip. Our staff will be happy to provide current information on weather, trail, snow conditions and suggest proper equipment for your trip.
• THE MANSFIELD ART CENTER The Mansfield Art Center’s award winning, modern wood and glass building sits on 8 1/2 acres of wooded meadow. The annual exhibition schedule includes two juried shows, four invitational theme shows combining the newest works in all media by contemporary Ohio artists, one very special exhibition borrowed from many of the nation’s most important museums, and the Holiday Fair (an exhibition and sales of fine gifts in November).
• MANSFIELD FIRE MUSEUM A museum of fire fighting history with reproductions of a turn-of-the-century fire station and a part of Main Street in downtown Mansfield featuring the famous Coney Island.
• THE MANSFIELD PLAYHOUSE The Mansfield Playhouse is the second oldest and largest producing community theatre in Ohio. Theatre has been a strong tradition in the area since 1929. Embraced by audiences, two community groups joined together in 1967 to form the Mansfield Playhouse. A permanent home was sought and the current location ( a former church) was purchased. After extensive renovations,the Playhouse began offering a full season of shows. Dedicated to providing entertainment, enrichment and education in the art of theatre, the Playhouse produces six mainstage shows, Second Stage productions,and has an active Youth Theatre program. Volunteers are always welcome. The Playhouse is located at 95 E. Third Street - right across from the police station. The box office number is 419-522-2882.
• MANSFIELD SOLDIERS AND SAILORS MEMORIAL BUILDING MUSEUM The Memorial Building houses the oldest museum in Richland County. The building was built in 1888 and is the oldest continuously used memorial building in the state of Ohio. The museum houses artifacts of military history of Richland County as well as civil and natural history artifacts. Donations accepted.