"Rock Star" road tripper checking in! Self-proclaimed anyway! Road trips and visits to all 50 states are my game. Find your next road trip destinations here. Fill your bucket list with fantastic US journeys. I love road trips and spare no effort in making my travels and experiences inviting for members of the road-tripping family! Pick a trip you want to take, or get inspired to plan your own. - - The Driveby Tourist (or call me Stan!)
Dinner with a side of Presidential history! 🍽️🏛️
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If you’re traveling through the heart of Ohio, you have to pull over in Lebanon for a meal at the Golden Lamb Restaurant & Hotel. Established in 1803, this legendary landmark holds the title of Ohio's oldest continuously operating business! 🐑✨ Since its days as a "house of public entertainment" on the road between Cincinnati and Columbus, the Golden Lamb has been a sanctuary for weary travelers. Its guest list is a literal "Who’s Who" of American history. No fewer than 12 U.S. Presidents have walked through these doors, from William Henry Harrison to Ronald Reagan! 🧔♂️ But it’s not just for politicians; literary giants like Charles Dickens and Mark Twain have also enjoyed the tavern’s hospitality. 🖋️📜 When you walk inside, the creaking floorboards and museum-quality antiques make you feel like you’ve stepped back into the 19th century. Today, you can still enjoy a world-class meal in their historic dining rooms or grab a drink in the Black Horse Tavern. Whether you’re there for their famous roasted turkey dinner or just to soak in the atmosphere of a National Historic Landmark, the Golden Lamb is a true American treasure. 🍗🍷 Come for the history, stay for the lamb! 🐑✌️ The Driveby Tourist Team 🗺️✨ "Where Timeless Tradition meets Taste.” – Stan! Classic Rock song: "Cheeseburger in Paradise” by Jimmy Buffett Please email me about your encounter with a classic restaurant! Here is the Premium Subscription page: You will get early access to new blog posts, one extra weekly newsletter, and access to all past newsletters. And occasionally, I'll ask for votes on content! Stan Featured Post: Here’s a post about more to do in Ohio! |
Stan Wiebe
"Rock Star" road tripper checking in! Self-proclaimed anyway! Road trips and visits to all 50 states are my game. Find your next road trip destinations here. Fill your bucket list with fantastic US journeys. I love road trips and spare no effort in making my travels and experiences inviting for members of the road-tripping family! Pick a trip you want to take, or get inspired to plan your own. - - The Driveby Tourist (or call me Stan!)
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A big change for Folk and Rock! If you’re a fan of music history, there’s one destination you have to visit: the Newport Folk Festival at Fort Adams State Park, Rhode Island. Founded in 1959 by George Wein, this legendary event isn't just about banjos and acoustic guitars—it’s the site of one of the most controversial moments in rock 'n' roll history! 🎤✨ (See Note below) On July 25, 1965, a young Bob Dylan stepped onto the stage and did the unthinkable: he plugged in. 🔌💥 Backed by the Paul...