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Buckeye Imagination Museum

BIBLEWALK

500 TINGLEY AVE. MANSFIELD, OH 44905

419.524.0139, 800.222.0139 biblewalk.us This life-sized wax museum brings classic Bible stories to life with special effects and audio, 100 dioramas and 325 wax figures. Offering six tours, nine exhibits and the new Museum of Woodcarving.

THE BLACK CYCLONE TRAIL

blackcyclone.org Charles W. Follis, “The Black Cyclone,” was the first African American professional football player. Follow in his footsteps from Wooster to Shelby on this self-guided driving tour.

BUCKEYE IMAGINATION MUSEUM

175 W. THIRD ST. MANSFIELD, OH 44902

419.522.2332 | littlebuckeye.org A hands-on, play-based children’s museum with over 40 interactive exhibits. Kids can shop, perform, build, discover or explore through the power of play. Ages 2–10.

THE GILL HOUSE

342 HARDING WAY W. GALION, OH 44833

419.569.9032 | preservinggalionhistory. wordpress.com/gill-house The historical home welcomes visitors for tours, history talks, art happenings, events and paranormal investigations.

GORMAN NATURE CENTER (RICHLAND COUNTY PARK DISTRICT)

2295 LEXINGTON AVE. MANSFIELD, OH 44907

419.884.3764 richlandcountyparkdistrict.org Explore 150 acres of woods, fields and lakes with over 5 miles of public hiking trails. Programs include naturalist-led hikes, nature workshops and night sky watches.

HAUNTED MANSFIELD OHIO

hauntedmansfield.com Offering a range of frightful experiences that let expert and amateur paranormal investigators immerse themselves into some of the creepiest spots, including the Ohio State Reformatory.

HISTORIC OHIO STATE REFORMATORY

100 REFORMATORY RD. MANSFIELD, OH 44905

419.522.2644 ohiostatereformatory.org Tour the castle-like prison and learn the history of its Hollywood connections and paranormal activity. Shawshank Museum, online virtual tours, gift shop, facility rentals and special events year around.

50 N. TRIMBLE RD. MANSFIELD, OH 44906

419.522.0211 | kingwoodcenter.org The historic 47-acre estate of Charles Kelley King transforms your experience with the addition of the new Garden Gateway visitor center. Stroll the exhibit gallery, gardens, gift shop and greenhouses. Dine in the café and tour Kingwood Hall.

KLEERVIEW FARM

2454 BAUGHMAN RD. BELLVILLE, OH 44813

419.886.2029 | kleerviewfarm.com Kleerview Farm has been offering quality Christmas trees for 40 years. Home of Santa’s barnyard express, Reindeer crossing gift shop, photo ops, kid activities, reindeer, Santa and wagon rides on weekends, and, of course, thousands of Christmas trees.

MALABAR FARM STATE PARK

4050 BROMFIELD RD. LUCAS, OH 44843

419.892.2784 | ohiodnr.gov The 900+ acre estate of Pulitzer Prize-winning author, Louis Bromfield. Guided tours of the house and working farm, Visitor’s Center, farm animals, special events, hiking trails and gift shop.

1265 W. 4TH ST. MANSFIELD, OH 44906

419.529.2573 themansfieldfiremuseum.com Fire-fighting history from the bucket brigade through internal combustionpowered fire engines and a reproduction of a turn-of-the-century fire station.

MANSFIELD MEMORIAL MUSEUM – ELEKTRO

34 PARK AVE. W. MANSFIELD, OH 44902

419.525.2491 themansfieldmuseum.com The oldest museum in Richland County and permanent home of Elektro, the world’s first robot. Largest Westinghouse Small Appliances Exhibit with over 200 appliances. Two floors of displays feature natural, military and local history.

MID-OHIO SPORTS CAR COURSE & THE MID-OHIO SCHOOL

7721 STEAM CORNERS RD. LEXINGTON, OH 44904

419.884.4000 | midohio.com Watch IndyCar, NASCAR Truck and IMSA racing, plus see vintage cars and cycles at this legendary road course.

NORTH CENTRAL OHIO INDUSTRIAL MUSEUM

100 REFORMATORY RD. MANSFIELD, OH 44905

419.528.8107 | ncoim.org Celebrating the region’s industrial heritage and entrepreneurial spirit present and past. Located inside the Historic Ohio State Reformatory and included in OSR’s admission fee.

310 SPRINGMILL ST. MANSFIELD, OH 44903

419.524.1765 | oakhillcottage.org This Gothic-style house has been perfectly restored to its original splendor. Victorian furnishings and décor transport visitors back to the 1870s.

OHIO BIRD SANCTUARY

3774 ORWEILER RD. MANSFIELD, OH 44903

419.884.4295 | ohiobirdsanctuary.com A 90-acre preserve and bird rehabilitation center providing educational programs. Live birds of prey displays, walk-through aviary, hiking trails, wheelchair accessible walkways and a treehouse classroom.

OHIO GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY

611 ST. RTE. 97 W. BELLVILLE, OH 44813

419.886.1903 | ogs.org Discover your roots in the largest state genealogical society in the U.S. with a historical library, computers, microfilm readers and conference rooms available.

RENAISSANCE THEATRE

138 PARK AVE. W. MANSFIELD, OH 44902

419.522.2726 | rentickets.org The historic Renaissance Theatre welcomes over 50,000 patrons annually for events ranging from Broadway, symphony and education to comedy, family, country and other touring performances.

RICHHISTORY ALLIANCE

richhistory.org The RichHistory Alliance is a collaboration of history-related sites and organizations in Richland County. They promote history tourism in the county, sponsor the annual RichHistory Weekend and oversee the Johnny Appleseed Byway organization.

RICHLAND CARROUSEL PARK

75 N. MAIN ST. MANSFIELD, OH 44902

419.522.4223 | richlandcarrousel.com Ride on the hand-carved wooden carrousel adorned with 52 animals and circling its authentic band organ. Gift shop, concessions, parties and rentals. Open year round. Call for days/hours.

RICHLAND COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS

750 N. HOME RD. MANSFIELD, OH 44906

419.747.3717 | richlandcountyfair.com Home of the Richland County Fair. Check the calendar for special events. Meeting space rentals, camping and storage available.

SHADY LANE ALPACA FARM

3073 GASS RD. LEXINGTON, OH 44904

419.560.0780 | shadylanealpacas.com Get up close with friendly alpacas and visit the other animals on the farm. Shop alpaca products and goods made locally and around the world.