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Some suspicious characters have reluctantly called Ohio State Reformatory home throughout the years. Arrange a visit to see for yourself what it was like confined here.

This historic jailhouse in Mansfield is well-liked by fellow travelers, so put it on your to-do list. Don't think that's all there is to do here, though. There are a lot more spots ready for you to check out after Ohio State Reformatory. Biblewalk Museum, Kingwood Center, and Richland Carrousel Park are close by.

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Jungle House Luxury Stays - Downtown Chillicothe

$420

per person

Feb 13 - Feb 16

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip flight included

New York (JFK) to Columbus (CMH)

8.6/10 Excellent! (7 reviews)

Perfect last minute booking for our midway stop on our way to Wisconsin!

Reviewed on Nov 23, 2025

Lake Logan Inn Capital O Ohio

$509

per person

Feb 19 - Feb 22

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip flight included

New York (NYC) to Columbus (CMH)

6.2/10 (64 reviews)

This motel has a new owner and she was very friendly and committed to improving the property. There were a lot of things updated already and she's only been there since July. This is an old motel but clean. I'd stay here again.

Reviewed on Sep 17, 2021

Residence Inn by Marriott Columbus Downtown

Downtown Columbus

$495

per person

Feb 28 - Mar 3

found 3 hours ago

Roundtrip flight included

Boston (BOS) to Columbus (CMH)

8.8/10 Excellent! (772 reviews)

Very polite and helpful staff; room was extremely clean

Reviewed on Dec 19, 2025

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The Richland Carrousel is the first new, hand-carved carrousel to be built and operated in the United States since the 1930’s.

All 52 figures were designed, carved and painted by Carousel Works of Mansfield. There are 30 horses and 22 menagerie figures, including four bears, four ostriches, four cats, four rabbits, a goat, giraffe, lion, tiger, zebra and a mythical hippocampus

Richland Carrousel Park

Take the family on an outing to Richland Carrousel Park during your trip to Mansfield. Experience the area's entertainment venues or attend a sporting event.

Built in 1926 for Mr. and Mrs. Charles Kelley King, the 47-acre estate opened as a public garden in 1953, one year after Mr. King's death. Mr. King, who was married and divorced twice, never had children. He left most of his estate to the private foundation that continues to operate Kingwood Center today. Mr. King made his fortune in Mansfield, Ohio working with the Ohio Brass Company. Hired as the company's first electrical engineer in 1893, he led Ohio Brass into new ventures, particularly the manufacture of electrical fittings for railroads and trolleys. Mr. King eventually became President and Chairman of the Board of Ohio Brass.

Kingwood Center

Explore the great outdoors at Kingwood Center, a lovely green space in Mansfield. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Biblewalk Museum

You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Biblewalk Museum during your trip to Mansfield. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Oak Hill Cottage

Find out about the history of Mansfield with a stop at Oak Hill Cottage. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Little Buckeye Children's Museum

You can take time to visit Little Buckeye Children's Museum during your travels to Mansfield. Experience the entertainment venues or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

Mansfield Motorsports Park

Catch an event at Mansfield Motorsports Park during your trip to Mansfield. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

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Motel 6 Mansfield, OH

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Hampton Inn Mansfield/Ontario

1051 N Lexington Springmill Rd Mansfield OH

Quality Inn & Suites Downtown Mansfield

116 Park Ave W Mansfield OH

Wingate by Wyndham Mansfield OH

2069 Walker Lake Road Mansfield OH

Red Roof Inn Mansfield

2425 Interstate Cir Mansfield OH

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Mansfield OH

120 Stander Ave Mansfield OH

M Star Hotel Mansfield

137 Park Ave. W. Mansfield OH

Travelodge by Wyndham Mansfield

90 West Hanley Road Mansfield OH

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mansfield – Ontario by IHG

1075 Guest Court Mansfield OH

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