Lebanon
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Lebanon
Locals say The Heart of Kentucky · “The Heart of Kentucky”
Rolling bluegrass hills, bourbon air, and small-town warmth.
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Welcome to the Heart of Kentucky, where rolling hills meet the bourbon trail and the smell of country ham fills the air. Here you'll find friendly folks, deep-rooted history, and a pace of life that lets you breathe. Whether you're here for the festivals or just passing through, make yourself at home.
Clubs for Lebanon
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The room
One room for everyone around Lebanon. It never closes; when it's busy it splits into tables. Once you're in, you stay until you leave.
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Marketplace
Things for sale, free and wanted, and rooms for rent, from people around Lebanon. Sign in to sell something.
Things to do
- Lebanon Courthouse Square Classic Kentucky courthouse square with shops and eateries.
- Springfield Courthouse Square Washington County's historic square, known for its architecture.
- Maker's Mark Distillery Iconic bourbon distillery in Loretto with red wax-sealed bottles.
- St. Rose Priory Dominican priory in Springfield, a center of Catholic heritage.
- Loretto Motherhouse Motherhouse of the Sisters of Loretto with scenic grounds.
- St. Augustine Catholic Church Historic Catholic church in Lebanon, part of the area's religious legacy.
- Outdoors Fishing at Cedar Creek Lake
- Outdoors Hiking at Loretto Motherhouse
- With kids Tour Maker's Mark Distillery
- With kids Attend the Lebanon Bologna Festival
- Evenings Bourbon tastings at distilleries
- Evenings Live music at local bars
- Locals love Courthouse squares
- Locals love Bourbon distilleries
Through the year
- Lebanon Bologna Festival June Celebrates the local smoked sausage with food, music, and a parade.
- Washington County Country Ham Festival September A fall tradition in Springfield featuring country ham tastings, crafts, and a carnival.
- Marion County Fair July Summer fair with livestock shows, rides, and local competitions.
- Lebanon Christmas Parade December Holiday parade through the courthouse square with floats and lights.
- St. Rose Priory Fall Festival October Community celebration at the historic priory with food and family activities.
Humid subtropical climate with four distinct seasons. Winters are cold, summers hot and humid, and spring/fall are the most comfortable. Best: Spring and fall are ideal, with mild temperatures and blooming or colorful landscapes.
Talk like a local
- “crick”
- a creek or small stream
- “holler”
- a hollow or small valley
- “y'all”
- you all
Getaways
- Campbellsville Home to Lindsey Wilson College and Green River Lake.
- Harrodsburg Visit Old Fort Harrod and Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill.
- Danville Historic downtown and Centre College.
- Columbia Gateway to Lake Cumberland and Green River Lake.
Local flavour
Rooting for University of Kentucky Wildcats (NCAA), University of Louisville Cardinals (NCAA)
Eat and drink
- Lebanon bologna (smoked sausage) A signature smoked sausage from Lebanon, KY
- country ham Cured and smoked, a Kentucky staple
- burgoo (Kentucky stew) A thick, slow-cooked stew often served at gatherings
- bourbon Distilled locally, with Maker's Mark in Loretto
- sorghum Sweet syrup made from sorghum cane
Where people go
- courthouse squares Historic centers of Lebanon and Springfield
- bourbon distilleries Iconic local industry, including Maker's Mark
- tobacco barns Traditional agricultural structures
- rolling horse farms Scenic landscape of the region
- historic Catholic churches Reflecting deep local heritage
- country ham festivals Community celebrations of local food
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Marion and Washington counties, KY. Areas from the US Census Bureau and Statistics Canada; places from GeoNames. Local flavour was written with a model and may have mistakes. Team names identify teams; no endorsement.