Lebanon

Lebanon is a little out of the way town with just enough of a population to give residents a fair bit to do while not being so big as to change the tone of the town or make it loud. You get a very quiet atmosphere here in Lebanon, but at the same time you also get a fair bit to do because of a population that's around 6,000. This makes me enjoy Lebanon more than some other out of the way Kentucky towns.

The first things I'll mention are the low cost of living and relative safety of Lebanon. It's a pretty isolated town, and while a few things go on with crime on occasion, it's a very safe place to be in general, and you'll be able to afford a nice place without breaking the bank. You can rent a place for less than $400 a month! That's super cheap and allows you to get a lot more bang for your buck! Try to find that in Lexington! No way!

Of course, once you live in Lebanon, you'll want to have places to eat and have some fun. There aren't a ton of options, but a few are available should you choose. Chasers is very nice, as is Stillhouse, but for me the place to check out is Myrtlebene B&B. I don't live in Lebanon, and it's far enough away for me not to visit very often, but I've spent a couple weekends with my wife at Myrtlebene and it's lovely.

If you're looking for some fun during a visit, check out the Maker's Mark Distillery Tour. Not only is Maker's Mark outstanding, the tour is very interesting and not like every other distillery tour. I highly recommend it.

In face, I recommend Lebanon in general. It's a bit out of the way, but there's enough to do to have some fun, and you can always get a good drink and find a place to eat. I doubt I'll ever live here, but I'll definitely be back!

Lebanon is a quaint little small town that's fairly isolated from the rest of Kentucky. It's pretty safe, very cheap to live in, and while it's not exciting it's fun enough on occasion. There are a handful of decent restaurants, but not a ton, and while you won't find much nightlife, it's not as sleepy or boring as some areas.

The main reason I just though to write a review of Lebanon is because of Ham Days, which are starting next weekend. This festival is held at the end of every September, and it's a lot of fun. Not a ton of outsiders visit for it, but it definitely brings people together and adds a great community feeling to Lebanon. There's a ton of fun stuff to do, and the people put a lot of themselves into it! There's a antique tractor show, Country Ham Breakfast, Children's parade and live music to enjoy. It's a ton of fun, and I'd say it's my favorite part about visiting the town. I don't get here very often, but when I do I really like it.

If you want a good drink, check out Chasers. It's not the most exciting place ever, but you can get a good drink for a good price. It's definitely worth a look! You can get some food here as well, but I've almost always just stopped in for a few drinks. If you're looking for a good meal, check out Stillhouse. It's not only nice, but also super tasty, with some fantastic BBQ.

For schools, you can check out St. Augustine's or just the Marion County Schools, which are good but not great. I don't think you'll be particularly happy or unhappy. If you're super concerned with the highest quality of education for your kids you should try other towns.

I'm a fan of Lebanon, and though I'll probably never live here, I will continue to visit most years for the Ham Days and wonderful feel I get from the town!