MANSFIELD – Registration is open for a new area attractions tour on May 3 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Hosted by Destination Mansfield – Richland County and the Mansfield-Richland Area Educational Foundation, the tour is designed for individuals who live or work in north central Ohio.
Many arts, history, theater, recreation, and leisure activities are available for residents to enjoy year-round. Several local attractions have even expanded or added new exhibits recently.
Tour participants will hear from directors and key points of contact at each location about the growth of their organization. Destination Mansfield-Richland County will provide local and state tourism data as well as information on how attractions fit into current and future plans for Richland County.
“Most don’t realize tourism is a major industry in Richland County that supports over 5,000 jobs making it the 6th largest employer,” according to Lee Tasseff, President of Destination Mansfield-Richland County.
“It is worth learning about as its total impact is $405M generating over $11.6M in local tax revenues for services all residents rely on.”
Participants will enjoy 10 guided stops throughout the day:
- Buckeye Imagination Museum
- The Mansfield Playhouse
- Shawshank Museum at the Ohio State Reformatory
- North Central Ohio Industrial Museum at the Ohio State Reformatory
- Hancock Heights Short-Term Rentals
- Niss Aviation FBO & Mansfield Lahm Regional Airport
- Hudson & Essex Winery and Caverns
- Ohio Bird Sanctuary
- Mansfield Art Center
- Kingwood Center Gardens
“Each stop will offer a curated experience designed for business professionals,” said Angie Cirone, Director, Mansfield-Richland Area Educational Foundation.
“Participants will have networking opportunities with each other and with tour hosts.”
The tour costs $125 per person and includes lunch and transportation.
Learn more and register here: