Mansfield, An Adventure-Filled Escape in The Heart of Ohio
Serving as the county seat of Richland County, Mansfield, OH stands as one of the highest cities in the state. Aside from being officially called “The Fun Center of Ohio”, the city also has several other nicknames such as the “Danger City, “Carousel Capital of Ohio”, and “Racing Capital of Ohio”. The town was named after Colonel Jared Mansfield, a US Surveyor General and had a flavorful past to add to its grandeur. Downtown Mansfield is one of the vibrant portions in town as it witnesses hundreds of events a year and also houses the best hotels and accommodations in the city.
Best Time to Visit
While the area has cold temperatures for half of the year, Mansfield, Ohio experiences reasonably nice weather for the remaining half of the year with slight chances of rain. The ideal weather usually is between late April and mid-October, so if you’re planning on booking your trip to Mansfield, these are the best dates. More tourists are coming in the city in July in line with the town’s celebration of Inkcarceration, a rock & tattoo summer event, and Great Mohican Pow-Wow which showcases the history and culture of the Native American People. Fewer people visit Mansfield in November.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Stroll around Kingwood Center and enjoy the lush vegetation and colorful gardens around. Tourists could also take the Biblewalk Bible Museum, Ohio's only life-sized wax museum as it features over 300 wax figures and a live Christian theater. Guests can stay at the luxurious Quality Inn & Suites North in Trimble Road or the budget-friendly Holiday Inn & Suites Mansfield - Conference Center in Park Avenue.