People throughout the entire world know about Cedar Point. It’s the number-one rated amusement park on the planet. On
this 364-acre peninsula jutting into Lake Erie, there are more roller coasters than anywhere else, dozens of other rides, plus live
singers and dancers in three theatres. Cedar Point has debuted the world’s tallest, fastest roller coaster—420-foot-tall, 120-MPH
“Top Thrill Dragster.” The new thriller will be the park’s 16th coaster—more than anywhere else on earth. Every year more than
three million people visit Cedar Point. Discount discounts are available at the Shelby/Mansfield KOA.www.cedarpoint.com
Miss Ohio Festival
The Miss Ohio Festival kicks off Miss Ohio Week. It
is held the weekend prior to the Miss Ohio Scholarship Pageant in downtown Mansfield.
www.missohio.org
Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course
This 2.4–mile road course boasts six national and international motorsports events during its season. Fans can roam
the 330-acre facility, spread a blanket on one of the grassy mounds, and enjoy the races.
www.midohio.com
Mansfield Motorsports Speedway
Ohio’s Super Speedway brings the best of the best in short track auto racing to the Mansfield area. MMS hosts the
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, ASA, USAR Hooters Pro Cup, ISMA & MSA SuperModifieds, Hoosier Outlaw Sprints, Mt.
Dew Xtreme Sprints, and more! This state of the art 1/2 mile asphalt track also regularly races Late Models, Sprints,
Modifieds, Pure Stocks, Stockers, as well as running a weekly go-karting program.
www.mansfieldmotorsportsonline.com
Richland Carrousel Park
First new hand carved wooden carousel to be build since the early 1920s. Fifty-two beautiful
animals and two chariots. Indoor facility. Accessible to the handicapped.
www.richlandcarrousel.com
Carousel Magic!
Welcome to Carousel Magic! Step back in time as you watch skilled craftsmen use time honored techniques of carving,
finishing, and painting to transform hardwood blocks into prancing ponies and magical menagerie figures. Tour
displays will teach you about the history, styles, and construction of carousels. Group tours by reservation.
www.carouselmagic.com
Kingwood Center
Kingwood is the 47-acre former estate of Charles K. King. The grounds are renowned for both their historic
significance and the brilliant floral displays of the new gardens. The French Provincial mansion contains many
rooms decorated with Mr. King’s original furnishings and one of Ohio’s outstanding horticultural libraries. An
elegant greenhouse features year-round displays and plant sales. The extensive grounds offer opportunities for
hiking and quiet isolation from vehicles.
www.kingwoodcenter.org
The Living Bible Museum
Witness the Holy Bible come to life before your very eyes. Fifty-nine life-sized dioramas accompanied with
special effects and an audio text will provide for you an experience you will never forget. Also included:
Miracles of the Old Testament, Ohio’s only wax museum, and the Christian Martyrs. A collection of rare Bibles,
woodcarvings, and American Votive Folk Art are now on display. The museum is non-denominational. Each tour is
one hour in length and wheelchair accessible.
www.livingbiblemuseum.org
The Ohio State Reformatory - Mansfield
With the cornerstone laid in 1886, this castle-like prison was designed as a reformatory for young offenders.
Abandoned in 1990, the original cellblocks and administration areas remain intact. Four major motion pictures
have been filmed on location, including “The Shawshank Redemption” and “Air Force One.” Listed on the nation
Register of Historic Places, tour admissions are applied directly to the preservation of the building. Not
handicapped accessible.
www.mrps.org
Bucyrus Bratwurst Festival
The largest eating festival in Ohio of German heritage. This years dates are Aug. 14,
15, 16, 2008.
Eric Grohe Murals - Bucyrus
“Great American Crossroads” depicts many stories and scenes in the mural. The people
and activities were chose from various times throughtout the last 100 years. Over 130
Bucyrus citizens modeled for the artist, 88 of whom can be found in the mural. The mural
artist is Eric Grohe of Marysville, Washington. Also designed and painted by Eric Grohe during
the summer and fall of 2001, “Liberty Remembers” honors veterans of all wars. The
portraits of 284 Crawford County veterans flank Lady Liberty, who is embracing a dying soldier.
During the painting of this mural, the events of September 11, 2001, unfolded.
Immediately after, Eric painted a phrase on the banner which he taped to the mural and later
incorporated in the painting. The phrase, “Our flag still waves. Her torch still shines,” can
be seen on the back arch of the monument.
www.bucyrusohio.com
Seneca Caverns
"Ohio's
Greatest Natural Underground Adventure", our 68th Year! Seneca
Caverns, discovered in 1872 and located in Bellevue, Ohio, is a Registered Ohio
Natural Landmark.
www.senecacavernsohio.com
This is a 15,000 volume genealogical library, primarily for the Ohio family
research. Included in this library are census record, cemetery listings,
and Bible records, and lineage papers for first families of Ohio.
www.ogs.com
Amish Country
Although Ohio’s Amish live the simple life, traveling the country roads by horse and
buggy, visitors to Amish country can still see the sights from the comfort of their cars.
Large, white-painted farmhouses are scattered across the green fields. Rows of paster
dresses and black work pants hang to dry in the sun. Barefoot boys wearing suspenders
stroll alongside the road.
Located at "Prairietown" on SR 97
between Butler and Loudonville. Prairie Peddler Old West Festival -
September 27th and 28th and October 4th and 5th.. 180 traditional craftsmen in
an outdoor setting. Old West theme, pioneer foods, family entertainment.
www.prairietown.com
Ohio Bird Sanctuary
Located on the headwater of the Clearfork River, the marsh and old growth forest
offers great birding and hiking opportunities. A visitors center, outdoor
display area for birds of prey and a walk through songbird aviary are among its
attractions.
www.ohiobirdsanctuary.com
Johnny Appleseed Heritage Center
State Rt 603, Mansfield, 44902 - It’s just about unheard of. Rarely when they’re on the road do campers find an experience
that combines music, history, adventure and theatre in one package. But that’s exactly
what came to north central Ohio in June 2004.
appleseed@jahci.org
Renaissance Theater
A 1928 movie place in grand baroque design is now a nonprofit community
perfoming arts center. Shows range from children's theater to the
Mansfield Symphony.
www.rparts.org
Freedom Festival
July 4th at Mansfield Lahm Airport, the only festival in the area that provides both air and ground entertainment.
The largest fireworks show in North Central Ohio. Scheduled to appear: C-130, Mansfield’s own airlift wing; B-17,
World War II historical “Yankee Lady” available for rides; C-47; The Misty Blues all-girl skydiving team; tremendous
car show Wings of Valor, display of paintings and photos; Pepsi Skywriter; and The Stars and Stripes, an aircraft
acrobatic team.
Celeryville Vegetable Farms
A 3,000-acre organic “mulch” vegetable garden. View the reservoir, labor camps, greenhouses, celery and radish
harvesting machines in action, radish packaging equipment and processing, packaging and loading all types of
vegetables from the months of June-September. OHIO Magazine judged it one of the best industrial tours in the state.
www.buurmafarms.com
Cooper’s Mill
Cooper’s produces the most delicious jams and jellies you’ll ever spread on your bread.
Their famous apple butter is slow cooked over a wooden fire in 50-gallon copper kettles,
then poured into jars for national distribution. Owners Miriam and David Cooper got their
start with a simple fresh fruit and vegetable stand outside their home in 1969. The still use
the original jelly recipes from David’s grandmother.
The Picking Copper Kettle Works
The Picking Company is the oldest continuous manufacturer in Bucyrus and the last of
the hand-hammered copper kettle shops in America. Tours available.
Norwalk Raceway
Norwalk Dragway opened to the public on April 17, 1963. After
laying dormant during the 1973 season, Bill Bader, Sr. purchased
Norwalk and began to build a facility where family entertainment
is paramount and racer is king. Bill Bader, Jr. took the reigns
of ownership on January 1, 1998. The Norwalk Experience pulsates
with a history of success and failure and a fanatic resolve to
offer excellent, affordable family entertainment. Our history
gives us the best view of our future. www.norwalkraceway.com
Carl’s Gas Station
Carl’s is the place to relive the 1950s. View a historic Sinclair gas station and great vintage
automobiles. Bucyrus.
