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17 Best and Fun Things To Do In Mansfield, Ohio


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Discover the legendary grounds where the renowned movie The Shawshank Redemption was shot. Offering live motorsports,

adventure trails, and world-class wine and ale trails, Mansfield is an adventurer’s paradise.

Because of the city’s hilly roads and lush vegetation on both sides, the entire city is an unrivaled beauty. Forty-seven acres of awe-inspiring gardens boast succulent houses, perennial plant life, gorgeous rose banks, and tulip beds enough to keep you gazing for hours. The local sanctuary houses countless exotic bird species for the whole family to behold. Thrill-seekers can partake in the exciting snowboarding and skiing this area offers. The well-preserved museums and historical buildings will keep history buffs enticed, while charming local eateries are the perfect place to end a day of enriching stimulation and beautiful natural sights.

Find out for yourself why travelers and residents treasure this destination so much by exploring the top attractions in Mansfield in the list below.

The 17 Most Popular Things To Do In Mansfield, Ohio

17. Oak Hill Cottage – Richland County Historical Society

4.7 ★★★★★ (26 reviews)

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Location: 310 Springmill Street Mansfield OH

Tel:  419 524 1765

Web Address:   http://oakhillcottage.org/

16. Winery 1285, llc

4.4 ★★★★☆ (53 reviews)

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Location: 1285 W Hanley Road Mansfield OH

Tel:  419 884 1797

Web Address:   http://1285winery.com/

15. MOTEL 42

2.3 ★★☆☆☆ (62 reviews)

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Location: 2444 Lexington Ave Mansfield OH

Tel:  419 884 1315

14. Clear Fork Reservoir

4.6 ★★★★★ (156 reviews)

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13. Charles Mill Lake

4.5 ★★★★★ (178 reviews)

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12. North Lake Park

4.1 ★★★★☆ (486 reviews)

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Location: 268 Hope Road Mansfield OH

Tel:  419 522 9801

11. Charles Mill Lake Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ (523 reviews)

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Location: 1277A OH 430 Mansfield OH

Tel:  419 368 6885

Web Address:   http://charlesmilllakeohio.org/

10. Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course

4.6 ★★★★★ (596 reviews)

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Location: 7721 Streeteam Corners Road Lexington OH

Tel:  419 884 4000

Web Address:   http://midohio.com/

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9. Mansfield Art Center

4.7 ★★★★★ (211 reviews)

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Location: 700 Marion Ave Mansfield OH

Tel:  419 756 1700

Web Address:   http://mansfieldartcenter.org/

8. Biblewalk

4.7 ★★★★★ (283 reviews)

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Location: 500 Tingley Ave Mansfield OH

Tel:  419 524 0139

Web Address:   https://biblewalk.us/

7. Gorman Nature Center

4.7 ★★★★★ (359 reviews)

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Location: 2295 Lexington Ave Mansfield OH

Tel:  419 884 3764

Web Address:   https://richlandcountyoh.gov/departments/RichlandCountParksDistrict

6. Buckeye Imagination Museum

4.7 ★★★★★ (465 reviews)

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Location: 175 W 3rd Street Mansfield OH

Tel:  419 522 2332

Web Address:   http://littlebuckeye.org/

5. Kingwood Center Gardens

4.7 ★★★★★ (608 reviews)

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Location: 50 Trimble Road Mansfield OH

Tel:  419 522 0211

Web Address:   http://kingwoodcenter.org/

4. Ohio Bird Sanctuary

4.8 ★★★★★ (622 reviews)

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Location: 3774 Orweiler Road Mansfield OH

Tel:  419 884 4295

Web Address:   http://ohiobirdsanctuary.com/

3. Richland Carrousel Park

4.7 ★★★★★ (909 reviews)

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Location: 75 N Main Street Mansfield OH

Tel:  419 522 4223

Web Address:   http://richlandcarrousel.com/

2. Snow Trails

4.6 ★★★★★ (1,107 reviews)

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Location: 3100 Possum Run Road Mansfield OH

Tel:  419 774 9818

Web Address:   https://snowtrails.com/

1. The Ohio State Reformatory

4.6 ★★★★★ (1,162 reviews)

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Location: 100 Reformatory Road Mansfield OH

Tel:  419 522 2644

Web Address:   http://mrps.org/

Final Words:

Thank you for reading our list of the best things to do in Mansfield, Ohio! We hope it helped you plan the perfect itinerary for your next trip to this fantastic destination. Happy travels!

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