Lebanon (Ohio)

Lebanon is a city of 21,000 people (2020) in Warren County, Ohio.

Get in

From Interstate 75 take exit 29, then drive eastward on OH-63, then follow US-42 into Lebanon. Alternatively, if you're taking I-71 get off at exit 28, follow OH-48 north for about 3.4 miles, take the OH-123 exit ramp and drive westward into Lebanon.

See
  • 🌍 Harmon Museum (Warren County Historical Society Museum), 105 S. Broadway, ☏ +1 513 932-1817. Acclaimed as one of the nation's top county museums. The museum preserves the largest display of Shaker artifacts in the country. Paleontology and archeology exhibits are also featured, as well as the popular Village Green Exhibit where antiques are displayed in re-created store fronts for unique viewing. Don't forget about The Rocking Horse, the museum gift shop which features candles, pewter, herbs and Shaker reproductions. 
  • 🌍 Fort Ancient State Memorial, 6123 State Route 350, Oregonia, toll-free: +1-800-283-8904. Built over 2,000 years ago by Ohio's Hopewell Indians, Fort Ancient is North America's largest prehistoric Indian hilltop enclosure. Feel the energy of the spirits as you venture amidst the 18,000 feet of tree-covered earthen walls, and within the museum that brings to life 15,000 years of American Indian heritage in the Ohio Valley. 
  • 🌍 Glendower Museum (Glendower Mansion), ☏ +1-513-932-1817. A mansion turned into a museum. $10 (cash only). (updated Dec 2019)

Do

Attractions
  • 🌍 Lebanon Mason Monroe Railroad, 198 S. Broadway, ☏ +1 513 933-8022. Take a nostalgic train ride through the scenic Warren County countryside. Experience unique family fun with themed rides such as the Easter Bunny Express, North Pole Express, and rides with favorite children's characters including Thomas the Tank Engine an Clifford the Big Red Dog. 
  • Start Skydiving, 2460 Greentree Road, ☏ +1 513 934-3483. Channel your inner-daredevil at Start Skydiving in Lebanon with a tandem skydive with one of the most experience skydiving teams in the country. Breath-taking has a whole new meaning as you fly like a bird in 30 to 50 seconds of freefall, anywhere from 10,000 to 13,000 feet from above the earth. Then capture picturesque views of the area as you descend with the tandem instructor pointing out landmarks as far away as Cincinnati. 
  • Gentle Breeze Hot Air Balloon Company, ☏ +1 513 932-9007. Get a bird's eye view of the world below on a breathtaking hot air balloon ride (weather sensitive). 
  • Get Fit, Countryside YMCA is one of the largest in the country, with 2 indoor pools, a large weight facility, three basketball courts, and a game room. Also, there are many scenic bike trails around the town.
  • Morgan's Canoe and Outdoor Center, 5701 State Route 350, Oregonia, toll-free: +1-800-932-2663. Morgan’s Canoe Livery at Ft. Ancient on the Little Miami River is the only canoeing company and private property actually located in the pristine Ft. Ancient Gorge of the Little Miami River. You will enjoy steep wooded hillsides, frequent small rapids and great swimming and picnicking spots in this part of the river. 

Music and theater

Golf
  • Shaker Run Golf Club, 4361 Greentree Road, toll-free: +1-800-721-0007. Ranked one of the top 100 public courses in the country by Golf Digest. An Arthur Hills design, Shaker Run features Bentgrass tees, fairways, and greens. Its breathtaking views are unmatched in the area. Come play a course that hosted the U.S. Amateur Public Links Championship in 2005. 
  • Harmon Park Golf Course

Sporting events
  • 🌍 Lebanon Raceway, 665 N. Broadway, ☏ +1 513 932-4936. Run, Baby, Run! Enjoy thrilling action with harness and simulcast horse racing. 
  • Devil's Staircase Motorcycle Hillclimb, Oregonia. Cheer on motorcycle thrill-seekers as they race uphill at this exciting annual October event.

Festivals
  • Historic Lebanon Horse-Drawn Carriage Parade & Christmas Festival, +1 513 932-1100. Historic buildings are the perfect backdrop for this popular and growing event. Lebanon's Christmas parade has even been featured on Martha Stewart's television show. More than 100 horse-drawn antique carriages parade through the streets pulled by Clydesdales, miniature horses, and many other horse breeds.
  • Lebanon Apple Festival In the fall on Main Street. Tasty baked goods, local arts and crafts, fun atmosphere.
  • Lebanon Blues and BBQ Festival In the summer on Main Street. Great live music, local goods for sale.
  • Warren County Fair. Fair held at the Warren County Fairgrounds in July. Food, music, games, contests, farm animal shows, petting zoo, rides. 

Buy

Eat
  • The Breakfast Club Cafe, 102 N. Broadway, ☏ +1 513 932-0210. Daily 7AM-3PM. The Breakfast Club Cafe is in the heart of downtown Lebanon. The Breakfast Club's staples are its freshly roasted coffees, made-to-order foods, and uncompromising service. Try breakfast favorites like Buttermilk Pancakes and the "Viva Mexican" omelet or enjoy lunch with a Half-Pound Burger or Baguette Sandwich. 
  • 🌍 The Golden Lamb Inn & Restaurant, 27 S. Broadway, ☏ +1 513 932-5065. The Golden Lamb is recognized as being the oldest hotel in the state of Ohio, as well as having hosted twelve American Presidents and multiple other prominent guests including Mark Twain, Charles Dickens, Lord Stanley and Harriet Beecher Stowe. Its signature culinary offering is of course its Leg of Lamb with Mint Jelly. Try its many other diverse selections ranging from Indiana Duckling to Tuscan Meatloaf. The Golden Lamb does offer a variety of food which differs between its alternating menus throughout the week. You can also enjoy your meal family style for traditional style. 
  • New China, 748 Columbus Ave, ☏ +1 513 932-2900. M 4-9PM, Tu-Sa 11AM-9:30PM, Su noon-9PM. Serves good Chinese food. Small seating area or take out. (updated Jun 2023)
  • Village Ice Cream Parlor & Restaurant, 22 S. Broadway, ☏ +1 513 932-6918. Historic old-fashioned ice cream parlor and soda fountain. Share in the history by visiting the shop's hall-of-fame. Two movies, Harper Valley PTA (1977) and Milk Money (1993), shot scenes inside the Village. Food offerings include everything from healthy soups and salads to decadent hot fudge sundaes. 
  • Whit's Frozen Custard, 6 South Broadway, ☏ +1 513 228-0999. 10AM - 9PM daily. Frozen custard made fresh daily. 

Drink
  • The Pub, 915 N. Broadway, +1 513 932-4104.
  • Doc's Place, 12 W Mulberry St, ☏ +1 513 932-0287. 

Sleep
  • 🌍 Golden Lamb Inn, 27 S. Broadway, ☏ +1 513 932-5065. Overnight accommodations at The Golden Lamb Inn all have antique furnishings, private bath, television, air conditioning and telephone and are named after a famous guest of the Inn. Stay at this local landmark and share in its history of famous visitors including Charles Dickens and 12 U.S. presidents. 
  • Countryside Inn, 3802 Dry Run Road, ☏ +1 513 494-1001. A family-owned and -operated property, Countryside Inn is near Kings Island, the Beach Water park, famous antique shopping areas and 25 minutes from the Cincinnati Zoo, Reds baseball, and other places of interest. 

Connect

Go next
Routes through Lebanon
Columbus ← Wilmington ←  N  S  → Mason → Cincinnati
Cincinnati ← Mason ←  W  E  → Waynesville → Xenia


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