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City in Ohio, US
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Ashland is a city in Northeast Ohio. It is the county seat of Ashland County.
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Crosby Advisory Group
This former private bank was started by the Freer Brothers in 1874 which was known as The Farmers Bank by 1917. It is now occupied by the Crosby Advisory Group, a local financial planning and advisory company. It served as the fictional Maine National Bank, in Shawshank Redemption (1994), one of several banks in the Portland area where Andy went in to cash out on the warden's money following his escape from prison. The other Shawshank Redemption filming site is located in a former thrift store three blocks north on Orange St (see below).
formerly Revival Thrift Store
The former thrift store that served as a faux Trailways bus station in Shawshank Redemption where Red bought his bus ticket to Ft Hancock, Texas (a real place mentioned in the script but was not in the film). It is marked with an orange/white "Shawshank Trail" sign.
Early July of each year. Hot air balloons fill the Ashland skies; this event runs until after dark when they light up the balloons. Family event, food. Free admission.
Mid-September each year. There are other events held at the county fairgrounds at other times of the year that may be of an interest. Check the calendar on the website link.
A bit difficult to find, but worth the effort. Reasonable prices, daily until 10PM.
One of the greatest greasy spoons in the entire universe. not easy to find, but well worth going out of the way for.
Surrounded by 6,000 acres of Mohican State Forest and borders Pleasant Hill Lake. Hiking, swimming and boating are nearby. 96 guestrooms offering a private balcony. The dining room is also open Sundays with a great buffet for $12.95. An Ohio Department of Natural Resources facility.
Sports, camping gear. Very big place, worth the visit.
Ohio maple syrup producer.
Family-run shop selling cheese and smoked meats.
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