Things To Do
ACTIVITY- The Ohio State Reformatory
The Ohio State Reformatory is a historic prison and the filming location of IMDb’s all-time highest-rated film - The Shawshank Redemption! You can tour all 250,000 square feet of the prison and learn about its history, Hollywood connections, and paranormal activity Click on the link below to explore tour options. We recommend booking early! They are also having a vintage motorcycle event June 6-7. Follow this link for more information/to book tickets: https://east.partyatthepenshow.com/
ACTIVITY - Mid-Ohio Race Track
Sports Car race track with a big event during our wedding weekend (June 5-7) O’Reilly Auto Parts Four Hours of Mid-Ohio (IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge) Visit the website below for additional information/to book tickets.
ACTIVITY - Kingwood Center Gardens
Explore beautiful gardens and Kingwood Hall.
ACTIVITY - Richland Carrousel
Historic Carrousel - all 52 figures were designed, carved and painted by Carrousel Works in Mansfield, Ohio.
ACTIVITY - Axe Social Lounge
Axe Throwing: Close to many restaurants: Hudson & Essex, Coney Island, Dan Lew Exchange, The Phoenix (bar), Relax (coffee), and the Carousel (activity).
ACTIVITY - Mohican State Park
This is an Ohio State Park with hiking trails and other outdoor activities. It's about 35 minutes from Mansfield.
RESTAURANT - Hudson & Essex
Local fine dining restaurant.
RESTAURANT - Dan Lew Exchange / DLX
Local Asian restaurant
RESTAURANT - Dairy Land
Where Caroline worked as a Car Hop in high school! Caroline's favorites: Southwest Chicken Sandwich, Chili Cheese Fries, Hot Fudge Brownie Sundae
RESTAURANT - Uncle John's Place
Family owned and operated since 1971. A restaurant known for their cheeseburgers and cheesesteaks.
RESTAURANT - Coney Island Diner
Mansfield's oldest restaurant!
RESTAURANT / WINERY - The Blueberry Patch
Cafe/Winery on a 37 acre Blueberry plantation featuring items like blueberry donuts and blueberry wine.
RESTAURANT/BAR - MVP's Sports Bar and Grille
Local sports bar with good bar food - we recommend the Rueben!
BAR - Martini's On Main
Local bar
BREWERY - The Phoenix Brewing Company
Local brewery in the restored former Schroer Funeral and Mortuary Home. Offers 16 taps of hand-crafted, award-winning beers brewed on-site, and features local Ohio wines and spirits.
COFFEE SHOP - Relax, It’s Just Coffee
Local coffee shop.