Mansfield (Ohio) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in and county seat of Richland County, Ohio, United States
About Mansfield (Ohio)
Named after Jared Mansfield, Surveyor General of the United States in the early 19th century, the city sits on a fork of the Mohican River in the western foothills of the Allegheny Plateau, a hilly region surrounded by fertile farmlands, and its elevation is among the highest of Ohio cities. The highest elevation in Mansfield is at the Woodland Reservoir (1,493 feet or 455 meters above sea level), which is on the southwest side of the city. The elevation of Central Park, which is on the square in downtown Mansfield, is 1,243 feet or 379 meters above sea level. Mansfield is known asThe Heart of Ohio. It is home to the historicRenaissance Theatre, Miss Ohio Scholarship Program Pageant, and was the filming location for "Shawshank Redemption" (1994);Air Force One(1997);Tango & Cash(1989);Escap
Top Attractions in Mansfield (Ohio)
Explore the best things to see and do in Mansfield (Ohio):
- ★179th Airlift Wing of the Ohio Air National Guard
- ★Biblewalk
- ★"Big" House
- ★Bissman Building
- ★Ceely Rose House
- ★Central Park
- ★Equestrian Valley Farm
- ★Kingwood Center
Where to Eat in Mansfield (Ohio)
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Athena Greek Restaurant
- 🍴Blackbird Bakery
- 🍴Buckeye Bakery Inc.
- 🍴City Grille and Bar
- 🍴Coney Island Diner
- 🍴Coney Island Inn
Where to Stay in Mansfield (Ohio)
- 🏨Best Western Richland Inn-Mansfield
- 🏨Hampton Inn & Suites Mansfield-South @ I-71
- 🏨La Quinta Inn & Suites Mansfield
- 🏨Mohican Lodge & Conference Center
- 🏨M Star Hotel
- 🏨Park Hospitality & Conference Center
Mansfield (Ohio) Travel Guide Sections
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