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Where to Take Your Sweetie on Sweetest Day around Mansfield
Will you be spending some time in our area this October, shopping for your dream home among our selection of Mansfield homes for sale? Will you be bringing your spouse or family with you to help with the search? If so, you won't want to forget that Sweetest Day is in October, falling on the 19th this year.
Surely, if you were spending the holiday on your own turf, you'd know just where to take your sweetie to celebrate the day. But if you're not familiar with our area, planning might be a bit more difficult. To help you make the day special, we've put together some suggestions on where to take your sweetie on Sweetest Day around Mansfield.
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Say 'I Love You' with Flowers—and Ice Cream! - Tara's Floral Expressions, 48 W. 4th St., Mansfield, OH 44902 and The Chill, 46 W. 4th St., Mansfield, OH 44902
A lovely bouquet is a great way to kick off Sweetest Day, and you'll find a wonderful array of options at Tara's Floral Expressions. And as a bonus, the owner of Tara's decided to open up an ice cream parlor right next door. The Chill offers fantastic specialty sundaes like the Little Buckeye, which features chocolate ice cream, hot fudge, peanut butter, whipped cream, chocolate waffle pieces, and—of course—a little buckeye.
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Scare Up Some Fun at These Mansfield Area Events
There's no doubt that autumn ranks among the most exciting times of year around Mansfield, with Halloween and harvest-themed events that the whole family will enjoy. Whether you're looking for the scariest haunted houses in the area or the perfect place to take the kids, you'll find it close to home in Mansfield. Our REALTORS® are here to help you scare up some fun with local fall events in the Mansfield area.
Frightfully Fun Halloween Events
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Haunting at the Harvest – 4050 Bromfield Road, Lucas, OH 44843
Lucas homes for sale make it easy to visit the historic Malabar Farms State Park, where you can experience the spooky fun of Haunting at the Harvest. Bring the whole family for a haunted hay ride and a hike through the park. There will be a special Halloween movie showing at the barn and plenty of family fun at the Visitor's Center.
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Fall & Antiquing Go Together in Mansfield
With a fresh crispness in the air and just a hint of orange in the leaves, our REALTORS® have a lot of reasons to be excited about fall. Not only is it one of the best times of the year to find Mansfield homes for sale, but it's arguably the most beautiful season to visit our little corner of America.
With so many great opportunities in fall, don't forget to take some time to enjoy the season. Antiquing is one of our favorite autumn activities—there's just something about falling leaves and treasure hunting that go together perfectly—and these shops are some of our favorites in the Mansfield area.
- Carrousel Antiques, LTD. - 118 N. Main St., Mansfield, OH 44902
Mansfield's Carrousel Antiques is one of the most popular destinations in town, and it's not just because of the great antique selection. The store is one of many local landmarks that were featured in the film The Shawshank Redemption, and it's part of the official Shawshank Trail. Plus, with an ever-changing selection of upscale antiques from a range of vendors, there's always a treasure waiting to be found.
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Ramp Up Your Fall Curb Appeal with These Tips
Mansfield homes for sale have plenty of potential for great curb appeal. Our REALTORS® know this is a truly essential factor in making sure your home gets sold promptly. The faster a home is sold, the more likely it is that you'll get the price you want. With that in mind, a good first impression benefits you. That's what curb appeal is all about!
Even if your home isn't going to be on the market for a while, there are things you can do in every season to keep your home's curb appeal up. Fall is particularly important. Let's take a closer look at the best things to do for curb appeal in fall:
- Wash the Outside of Your Windows
There's more than love in the air in spring and summer – there's also pollen. Airborne irritants from way back during first bloom can settle into a film on your windows that lasts all the way until fall. Bring your home up to date by power-washing the windows.
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Best Hikes to See Fall Foliage Around Mansfield
With fall on the way, our REALTORS® are excited about a whole new season of possibilities in Mansfield. Cooler days means perfect hiking weather, and as the leaves start to turn, we're about to have some of the best opportunities of the year to enjoy the great outdoors. Be sure to check out a few of our favorite places to go hiking.
- Gorman Nature Center - 2295 Lexington Ave., Mansfield, OH 44907
Gorman Nature Center is one of the most extraordinary outdoor resources Richland County has to offer. Located just a stone's throw from our best Mansfield homes for sale, Gorman Nature Center encompasses 150 acres of forests, fields, ponds, and streams. The Nature Center offers four miles of easy hiking trails that cover gentle, rolling terrain through a wide range of habitats. The public is welcome from dawn to dusk, Tuesday through Saturday.
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