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

Get in

Downtown Lebanon

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

• 1 Harmon Museum  
• 2 Fort Ancient State Memorial  
• 3 Glendower Museum (updated Dec 2019)

Do

Attractions

• 1 Lebanon Mason Monroe Railroad  
• 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

• Lebanon Theatre Company, 120 E. South Street, ☏ +1 513 228-0932. Professional local shows offer an "off the beaten path" theater experience with a visit to the LTC, which was voted one of Ohio's "Local Secrets, Big Finds" by Travelocity members. 
• Lebanon Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, ☏ +1 513 630-4066, [email protected]. From The Beatles to Beethoven, the LSOC has been providing Warren County with standing ovation perormances for over 16 years. (updated May 2017)

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

• 2 Lebanon Raceway  
• 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

• Broadway Bead (Bead Circus), 120 S. Broadway, ☏ +1 513-932-3084. 
• Exotic Arts and Antiques, 34 S. Broadway, ☏ +1 513 932-1317. 
• Liberty Western, 727 Cincinnati Avenue, ☏ +1 513 933-0900. 

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. 
• 1 The Golden Lamb Inn & Restaurant  
• 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

The Golden Lamb Inn

• 1 Golden Lamb Inn  
• 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

• 1 Lebanon Public Library (updated Dec 2018)

Go next

• Cincinnati
• Dayton
• Hamilton
• Maineville
• Mason
• Monroe
• Morrow
• Pisgah
• West Chester

Routes through Lebanon

Columbus ← Wilmington ←	N  S	→ Mason → Cincinnati
Cincinnati ← Mason ←	W  E	→ Waynesville → Xenia