Stepping into Shawshank State Prison means walking through Andy Dufresne’s journey. Filmed at the Ohio State Reformatory in Mansfield, Ohio, the location now includes a Shawshank museum inside the historic prison. Visitors can tour the cellblocks, the Warden’s office, and museum exhibits filled with props and Hollywood memories.

Fans of The Shawshank Redemption may recall the golf pro’s house where tragedy struck Andy’s life. That haunting scene was filmed at Malabar Farm State Park, located at 4050 Bromfield Road near Lucas, Ohio. Visitors can tour the grounds and connect with the film’s dramatic opening chapter in real life.

The iconic oak tree from The Shawshank Redemption may be gone, but its memory lives on. Fans still visit Oak Tree Field near Malabar Farm State Park in Lucas, Ohio, where Red finds Andy’s letter under the rock. Some scenes never fade, and that makes this place truly unforgettable.

In The Shawshank Redemption, Brooks feeds birds on a park bench while waiting for his beloved crow Jake. That quiet scene touched many fans. You can visit the spot in Central Park, Mansfield, Ohio where two benches now sit, one original and one added for visitors to enjoy.