Attractions

• MEHOCK RELAYS The Mansfield Mehock Relays is one of the largest interscholastic relay events in the world. The Mehock Relays have been an early season "proving ground" for scholastic track stars of Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, New York, West Virginia, Indiana, and Canada.
• OAK HILL COTTAGE (SHANE’S CASTLE) Built in 1847, it has seven gables, five double chimneys and seven marble fireplaces. Louis Bromfield, native of Mansfield and Pulitzer Prize-winning author, played at Oak Hill as a child. His memories of the home were the basis for “Shane’s Castle” in his 1924 novel “The Green Bay Tree.” Operated by the Richland County Historical Society. Considered to be the most perfect Gothic House in the U.S.! We welcome small clubs or family groups!
• 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. Enjoy seeing birds up close at the birds of prey or by walking through the songbird aviary. The Ohio Bird Sanctuary is also a wildlife rehabilitation for native bird species. Groups can schedule" Falcon & Friends", a live bird presentation. Picnic tables, gift shop area displays.
• THE OHIO GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY LIBRARY 15,000-volume genealogical library, primarily for Ohio family research, including census records, cemetery listings, Bible records, vertical files, manuscripts, newspapers, and lineage papers for First Families of Ohio (descendants of pre-1820 settlers) and Civil War Families of Ohio. Write for brochure and publications list.
• RENAISSANCE THEATRE A restored historic 1928 movie palace in grand baroque design. Now a non-profit community performing arts center. Shows range from children's theatre and classic movies to "big names," the Mansfield Symphony and the Miss Ohio Scholarship Program. Available for tours and rentals.
• RICHLAND CARROUSEL PARK First new hand carved wooden carousel to be built since the early 1930s. Fifty-two beautiful animals and two chariots. Indoor facility. Open year-round. Accessible to the handicapped.
• RICHLAND COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS Four large, heated buildings: Fairhaven 100’x200’ with office and food service by staff, two buildings, 60’x200’, both with showers, one building, 60’x80’, stage and sound available; all within easy walking distance. Richland County Fair, Flea Markets, Gun Shows, Christmas Wunderland.
• RICHLAND COUNTY MUSEUM An early 1850 schoolhouse and later home of Columbian Grange. Since 1967 it has served as a museum where the visitor may relive the county’s history through viewing memorabilia of other eras on display. Tools, clothing, children’s toys, furniture and paintings.
• SNOW TRAILS SKI RESORT Ohio's first and finest resort, is also the best equipped for your skiing or boarding pleasure and relaxing fun. Six chairlifts mean no waiting in long lines. Broad slopes and a warm and comfortable day lodge offer fine skiing, radical riding, casual comfort and the atmosphere of a large mountain resort. Friendly and capable Snow Trails personnel make your visit pleasant and enjoyable. They understand your needs... they know what skiers and boarders want. That's why Snow Trails is the resort of choice in Ohio.
• South Park - The Historic Blockhouse
  
• THE OHIO STATE REFORMATORY With the cornerstone laid in 1886, this castle-like prison was designed as a reformatory for young offenders. Abandoned in 1990, the original cellblocks and administration areas remain intact. Four major motion pictures have been filmed on location including "The Shawshank Redemption" and “Air Force One”. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, tour admissions are applied directly to the preservation of the building. Donations accepted, gift shop. Not handicapped accessible.
• WILDLIFE GARDENS Logan Road Wildlife Gardens are a classic statewide example of city magic - “come alive” The location and size of this city lot is boundless to these living land turtle gardens, wildscaped with Ohio Native Flora. Over 100 Eastern Box Turtles inhabit these winding gardens fully equipped with underground turtle travel ways. We are certified with the National Wildlife Federation.
  
  

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