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Today Lebanon is a neighboring community to the expansions of both Cincinnati and Dayton. It has embraced its historic district with the refurbishing of the pre-civil war architecture. Lebanon contains numerous antique shops with specialty boutiques and restaurants dotted throughout the town.
I turned onto a brick alleyway and found my way to a small park with an old bandstand. During my tour each turn offered another avenue of antique shops, restaurants and points of interest. Lebanon City Park (above) was dedicated as a city park in 1802 with the provision that it be preserved as a public space to be enjoyed by all.
Throughout the city you will find historic markers explaining the history and importance of beautifully restored homes. With ample parking and friendly people Lebanon beckons you. Whether you find yourself there for the Autumn Apple Festival, Summer Blues Festival, or the Winter Christmas lights why not spend a little extra time exploring this wonderful Ohio town.
In the mid 1800s, stagecoaches traveled between Lebanon and Cincinnati, carrying passengers for $1.25 a seat. The trip would begin between 8 and 9am and reach its destination by 4pm the same day. A change of horses and a chance for refreshments occurred at noon at Grahams Hotel in Sharonville.
The Golden Lamb, recognized as Ohio’s oldest inn (est. 1802). The current structure was built in 1815 by Ichabod Corwin, the first settler in Lebanon in 1796. The inn has hosted many dignitaries, including 12 presidents.
The Western Star, Ohio’s oldest weekly newspaper was started in 1807 by John McLean
Lebanon Raceway, which runs trotters.
Glendower, a Greek Revival architecture mansion which dates from 1836.
Warren County Historical Society Museum, displaying local artifacts, both historic and pre-historic.
Lebanon Ohio's Scenic Railroad
Each year the Annual Horse Drawn Carriage Parade and Christmas Festival attracts 1000s of visitors to Lebanon for the festivities. Of course the star attraction are the 20 + horse drawn carriages.The festival is held on the first Saturday in December with two horse-drawn carriage parades: a daylight parade at 1 pm and the traditional candlelight parade at 7 pm, each parade lasting approximately 1 hour. Remember to get there early to find a parking spot and viewing position along the parade route.
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