A Getaway in Mansfield, Ohio

Prisons, Robots and, Of Course, Jesus

Biblewalk and Living Bible Museum

Wax museums may come and go, but this one will take the cake. Head to Mansfield, a fun town 65 miles north of Columbus in central Ohio. Standing as “Ohio's only life-size wax museum,” the Biblewalk and Bible Museum includes over 300 wax Bible characters, and displays more than 70 scenes. Stroll through four separate museums, including the Old, New Testament, the Museum of Christian Martyrs and the Heart of the Reformation. Each testament takes one hour to tour, and the remaining museums may take 30 minutes to journey through. Enjoy the original music piped into every scene, or check out the dinner theater show – Dinner with Grace. The Biblewalk is open daily – Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sundays from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. – and sits less than eight miles from the Best Western hotel in Mansfield.

Ohio State Reformatory

Nothing says road trip like a historic jailhouse. Set in Mansfield, the Ohio State Reformatory offers thrills and tours of this famous reformatory built in 1886. Once the set of the classic film “The Shawshank Redemption” – the Mansfield Reformatory encourages visitors to take the Hollywood Tour of many well know scenes from the film – including the actual tunnels used to escape. Check out the Dungeon Tour, or the Tower Tour, for an even better look at this recognizable reformatory. Ghost Walks and tours are also available, just to keep you on your toes.

Each tour is offered from May to October on Sundays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. The Ohio State Reformatory is just seven miles from the Best Western hotel in Mansfield, so you have no excuse not to spend a day in the walls of this incredible attraction.

Elektro the Robot

Care to see the world’s oldest surviving American robot during your road trip? We thought so. Head to Mansfield and make your way to the Mansfield Memorial Museum and introduce yourself to Elektro, the robot constructed as a main attraction to the 1939 New York World’s Fair. Built by the Westinghouse Electric Corporation in the late 1930s, Elektro stands at seven feet tall, and weighs about 265 pounds. Since Elektro can speak about 700 words, he just might say hello back.

The Mansfield Memorial Museum is open on weekends only – Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. Spend your day with Elektro, and spend your night at the Best Western hotel is Mansfield just five miles away.

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Best Western Hotels in Mansfield:

Mansfield Hotels

BEST WESTERN Richland Inn-Mansfield

180 E Hanley Road, Mansfield OH 44903-9039
Phone: (419) 756-6670  |  Fax: (419) 756-9041  |  View Hotel Details  |  Reservations

Complimentary full breakfast

Pets allowed based on the availability of pet friendly rooms. Up to 2 dogs per room with a 80 pound weight limit. Additional pet types (cats, birds, etc) may be accepted at the hotel's discretion. Pet rate is $15.00 per day with a $100 per week maximum.

Exercise facility open from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. work out in the fitness center then cool down with complimentary water

Indoor pool, heated