Overview
Lebanon is a city of 21,000 people (2020) in Warren County, Ohio.
3 sights · 7 things to do · 5 places to eat · 1 bars & cafés · 2 places to stay
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Best things about Lebanon
Harmon Museum
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 Gre…
Fort Ancient State Memorial
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 ea…
Harmon Museum (formerly Glendower Museum)
A mansion turned into a museum.
Lebanon Mason Monroe Railroad
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…
Miami Valley Gaming
Casino with harness and simulcast horse racing.
Start Skydiving
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 se…
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Apr–Oct. Summer highs reach about 86°F; winter lows dip to about 22°F. Cold months (Jan) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Apr and May. (climate data from nearby Dayton)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- LUK Cincinnati Municipal Airport Lunken Field, Cincinnati — 25 mi away. Directions
- DAY James M. Cox Dayton International Airport, Dayton — 33 mi away. Directions
- CVG Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport, Cincinnati / Covington — 36 mi away (major hub). Directions
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.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
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Sample 2-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Harmon Museum, Lebanon Mason Monroe Railroad, Harmon Museum (formerly Glendower Museum)
- Lunch The Golden Lamb Inn & Restaurant
- Afternoon Fort Ancient State Memorial, Start Skydiving
- Dinner The Breakfast Club Cafe
- Evening Doc's Place
Day 2
- Morning Miami Valley Gaming, Lebanon Theatre Company
- Lunch New China
- Afternoon Shaker Run Golf Club
- Dinner Village Ice Cream Parlor & Restaurant
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
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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
See Harmon Museum (Warren County Historical Society Museum)
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.
See Fort Ancient State Memorial
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.
Do
Attractions
Do Lebanon Mason Monroe Railroad
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 and Clifford the Big Red Dog.
Do Start Skydiving
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.
- 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.
Music and theater
Golf
Do Shaker Run Golf Club
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
Gaming and Sporting events
- 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.
Buy
Shop Exotic Arts and Antiques
Eat
Eat The Breakfast Club Cafe
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.
Eat The Golden Lamb Inn & Restaurant
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.
Eat New China
Serves good Chinese food. Small seating area or take out.
Eat Village Ice Cream Parlor & Restaurant
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.
Eat Whit's Frozen Custard
Frozen custard made fresh daily.
Drink
- The Pub, 915 N. Broadway, +1 513 932-4104.
Sleep
Stay Golden Lamb Inn
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.
Stay Countryside Inn
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.
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