"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! |
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"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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