The imposing façade of the Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield does nothing to deter visitors from flocking to the site today which, other than Mid-Ohio Raceway, is possibly the most visited attraction in Richland County drawing record crowds in October for their Escape from Blood Prison event. During the rest of the year, tours are offered…
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Ribbit the Exhibit at Kingwood Center
Ribbit the Exhibit can be seen at Kingwood Center now until October 1st. This traveling exhibit has been featured in the Atlanta Botanical Garden and contains a collection of whimsical four to six-foot-tall frog sculptures that are displayed throughout the garden. Kingwood Center has always been one of my favorite attractions in my hometown of…
Things to do in Mansfield, Ohio: September 2015 Edition
Welcome to the September edition of Family Friendly Events in Mansfield Ohio where I keep you up to date on special and ongoing events in the area. Check back each month for a listing of new events and things to do in Mansfield with your family. Things to do in Mansfield, Ohio September 2015 Friday…
9 Reasons to Staycation in Mansfield, Ohio
Summer is almost upon us and you may be planning where to go on vacation. While I love to hop in the vehicle and drive into the sunset, a Staycation near home certainly has it’s benefits. A stay close to home can save you travel time, the hassle of reading TripAdvisor reviews while you try to determine where…
Christmas at the Reformatory Planned at OSR
When I’m asked for recommendations of where to visit in my hometown of Mansfield, Ohio, nine times out of ten, I’ll mention the Ohio State Reformatory. This local icon has been seen on big screens everywhere for movies like Tango & Cash, Air Force One and perhaps most popular, The Shawshank Redemption. What many people…
Things to do in Ohio: The Blueberry Patch
What is it about your hometown that leads you to overlook the treasures it holds? I have friends who have traveled up to two hours to visit The Blueberry Patch, and though it is maybe six minutes from my home, I had never visited. Until last week. My sister-in-law was visiting from out of state…
A Restaurant.com Review: El Campestre Restaurant in Ontario, Ohio
I am a Restaurant.com sponsored blogger and am writing this post as part of the Restaurant.com Review Crew program. However, all statements and opinions are 100% my own. This past week I was browsing through the Restaurant.com website and noticed that a couple new restaurants had been added to my area. I’ve heard good things…
12 Museums to Visit in Richland County
Are you planning a visit to Mansfield, Ohio and looking for something to do in the area? Here are 12 museums to visit in Richland County. Biblewalk 500 Tingley Ave., Mansfield Ohio’s only life-size wax museum, Biblewalk takes visitors on a guided tour through the Old and New Testament, the Reformation and history of the…
Picking out the Perfect Christmas Tree
Another post brought to you by Chelsea. My family’s never had a “real” Christmas tree. Though I’m sure it would’ve been so much fun choosing one when I was younger. Mom thought it’d catch on fire, and we’d die, or something. So we never actually got one. Until this year! After expressing my interest in…
What I Learned when I Explored my Hometown
Today I thought it would be fun to take you on a pictorial tour of where I live and share with you what I learned when I explored my Hometown. This isn’t exhaustive. There are a lot of museums, restaurants, parks and attractions that I’d like to share with you, but I’ve already written about…
The Best of the USA Mansfield Ohio #BestoftheUSA
Welcome to the Best of the USA Blog Hop where I invite you to join me on the first Monday of each month to share all of the fun, family friendly, educational, beautiful, and just plain super cool destinations around the United States that you’ve visited! You can share an entire post or simply a favorite photo…
Enjoying Fall Colors at Gorman Nature Center
Enjoying fall colors at Gorman Nature Center. I’ve been out exploring and enjoying fall colors. I can’t help it. Fall is my favorite time of year. I love the smell of the air. I love the cool temperatures. I love that I can pull my favorite well worn sweatshirts out of the back of my closet and…
