Local Attraction
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Attractions:
- Big Bone State Park:
A short drive takes you to Union, Kentucky, where Big Bone State Park is located. Giant mammoths, mastodons, ground sloths, and other prehistoric animals, driven southward towards the end of the Ice Age, were attracted to the salt and minerals found in the swamp area now known as Big Bone Lick. Many of these prehistoric creatures became trapped and perished in the quagmire surrounding the swamps' ancient sulfur springs. Today, there are hiking trails, camping and picnicking grounds, a gift shop/museum, and a herd of buffalo. http://parks.ky.gov/findparks/recparks/bb/
- Boone County Fairgrounds:
Kentucky's Boone County Fairgrounds, located in Burlington, is home to the Boone County Fair, antique shows, horseshows, bluegrass festival, and car shows. Check schedule for events. www.boonecountyfair.org
- Boone County Parks:
For more information on Boone County Parks, visit www.boonecountyky.org/ Parks.
- The Dinsmore Homestead:
The Dinsmore Homestead, located in Burlington, is a living history site. Learn what rural life was like in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Tour the house or hike a trail. The Homestead operates from April to mid-December. Tours are given on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Check the schedule for special events. www.dinsmorefarm.org
- Tall Stacks:
Every three to four years, steamboats (paddle wheel boats) from around the country gather in Cincinnati for a unique, huge event. Tall Stacks 1988 was called one of the top ten events in the world that year. This Music, Arts, and Heritage Festival celebrates Ohio River culture and history. Tall Stacks was designated a signature event for Ohio's Bicentennial celebration. Don't miss it! Make your lodging reservations at Burlington's Willis Graves Bed & Breakfast Inn early. The next festival is tentatively scheduled for 2009, dates are TBA. www.tallstacks.com
- Northern Kentucky:
Additional Northern Kentucky Attractions
- Cincinnati:
Additional Cincinnati Attractions
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Activities:
- Boat cruises:
Located in Covington, Kentucky, BB Riverboats offers lunch and dinner cruises
on the Ohio River. www.bbriverboats.com
- Shopping:
Big Bone Lick - Jane's Saddlebag
Cabin Arts and Quilt Shop
- Located down the street in Burlington, the Cabin Arts and Quilt shop has everything for your quilting and gift needs. Open 10 AM to 6 PM, Monday thru Saturday and Antique Show Sundays. 1,500 bolts of fabric, quilting supplies, handmade toys, quilt and craft classes, unique local handicrafts, quilted treasures old and new. www.nkol.net/ cabinarts
The Garden Gate
- The Garden Gate in Lebanon, Ohio is a gathering place for gardeners, antiquers, gift seekers, and sojourners to historic Lebanon. They sell selected tools, books, garden accessories, topiaries and seasonal plants. You will also find antiques, fine art, home décor, candles, apparel, jewelry, bath products, seasonal holiday decorations, tea and more. Note: The Garden Gate is an hour away, but worth the trip - it is one of Nancy's favorite garden shops. www.thegardengate.net
Rabbit Hash General Store
- In the nearby historic community of Rabbit Hash, Kentucky, visit the General Store. Open every day, year-round, 8 AM to 7 PM. There you will find Bybee Pottery, Elmwood Inn Teas, Shortbreads, Curds, Berea Brooms, Sunflower Sundries, Soap, and other Kentucky-made products.
- Golf:
Boone Links and Lassing Point Golf Courses
- Antique Shopping:
Antique Shops (Northern Kentucky/Cincinnati area)
Antique Shops (Lebanon, Ohio area)
- Ambassador's Antiques 513-934-5677
- Broadway Antique Mall 513-932-1410
- The Garden Gate www.thegardengate.net
- Gerhardt Tribal Art 513-932-9946
- Knickerbocker Gallery 513-933-9222
- The Lemon Tree Antiques 513-934-3077
- Miller's Antique Market 513-932-8710
- Oh Suzanna 513-932-8246
- The Shoe Factory Antique Mall 513-932-8300
- William & Mary 513-932-4030
- Waynesville, twenty minutes northeast of Lebanon, is the home of Benner’s Colonial Traditions. Benner’s crafted the custom kitchen cabinets in our kitchen and several bedroom furniture pieces: www.bennerswoodworking.com
- List of additional Waynesville antique and gift shops: www.waynesvilleohio.com/members
Antique Shows
- Burlington Antique Show: Held seven times each year (3rd Sunday of the month, April thru October) at the Boone County Fairgrounds, next door to Willis Graves. Antiques and Collectibles only. www.burlingtonantiqueshow.com
- Tri-State Antique Market: At the Lawrenceburg Fairgrounds in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, six times each year (1st Sunday of the month, May thru October) browse for antiques and collectables. www.queencityshows.com
- MainStrasse Village Antiques Marketplace: Held seven times each year (2nd Sunday of the month, April thru October) in Covington, Kentucky. www.mainstrasse.org/events
- Cincinnati Antiques Festival - Sharonville Convention Center, October 17-19th. www.cincinnatiantiquesfestival.org
- Lebanon Antiques Show - sponsored by the Warren County Historical Society, October 2008 (date TBA). www.wchsmuseum.com/antiques_show.htm
Auctioneers (Antiques)
- Cowan’s Auctions (Cincinnati, Ohio) 513-871-1670, www.cowanauctions.com
- Main Auction Galleries (Cincinnati, Ohio) 513-621-1280, www.mainauctiongalleries.com
- Forsythes’ Auctions (Russellville, Ohio) 937-377-3700, www.forsythesauctions.com
- Cox Auctioneers (Hamilton, Ohio) 513-738-3475, www.coxauctioneers.com
- Marty Malette (Cincinnati, Ohio) 513-984-0400, www.malletteandassociates.com
- Horseback Riding:
Little Britain Farm
- For horse lovers and the adventurous, Little Britain Farm offers riding lessons and trail rides on Sundays, other days based on availability. The Little Britain Carriage House is available for receptions and group functions. (859) 586-7990 www.littlebritainhouse.com/links.htm
- Ski Area:
Perfect North Slopes
- Perfect North Slopes in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, has 17 trails, a 400 foot
vertical drop with lighting for night skiing. www.perfectnorth.com
- Music Festival / Concerts:
Riverbend Music Center
- Cincinnati, Ohio's premier outdoor concert facility. Riverbend Music
Center hosts many genres of music. www.riverbend-music.com
- Casino:
The Argosy Riverboat Casino
Grand Victoria Riverboat Casino and Resort
- Historic Sites:
Civil War
- Racing:
Turfway Park
- Turfway Park, located in Florence and home of the Lane's End Stakes and Kentucky Cup Day of Champions, offers live thoroughbred and simulcast horse racing. www.turfway.com
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