Lebanon, OH
A dull little campground at the Carriage factory.  Don't knock it, it was free for one night.
After our Carriage tour we got an education on "bagology", really it's a science. Here you can shop 'til you drop..
Found this interesting machine. It was used to create banana bags in the Old Bag Factory.
Our home for 2 weeks in Lebanon, OH.  The spot was a bit too shady and wet.
 
We visited Pyramid Hill in Hamilton to see the scupltures.
The meaning of life is depicted in this scuplture.  Oh good, you can see it too?
Adam rising from the earth as he was created.
This creature is happy or hurting we couldn't tell.
You'd think this head would be having separation anxiety, but it seems pretty pleased.
Lebanon has a local flea market that is huge.  We didn't buy anything, but it was entertaining.
Established in 1803 the Golden Lamb is Ohio's oldest inn. It was a bit pricey for us.
Lebanon's town hall occupies a prominent spot on the corner of Broadway & Main.
A walk around Lebanon reveals some nicely restored buildings.
A nice little "shack" in town. Must be tough to have all of that lawn to mow.
There are very few places that aren't "homes of distinction" in this town.
Well, ok I stand corrected. While nicely painted, you might not want this house next door.
Bill finds a new vocation.  Now if they could roll back fuel prices to those of the good 'ole days...
Lebanon had their big "Applefest" event while we were there. Good hometown fun.
The memorial in Warren County's Veteran's Memorial Park speaks for itself.
We searched the countryside for covered bridges. This is Stonelick Covered Bridge.
A pretty view of Brown Bridge.
New Hope Road Bridge in Georgetown, is the longest single covered bridge still standing in Ohio
A nice stream along our covered bridge travels.
This field of soybeans was a pretty sight in the late afternoon.
 
Trinity Episcopal Church stands out in downtown Columbus.
Read all about it in the Dispatch!
The Book Loft in the old German Village of Columbus sports 32 rooms where you can easily get lost.
The State Capitol, sans dome, with some of the Columbus skyline.
While there is no dome on the outside, the inside of the capitol bldg. is designed to look like it does.
This is where the Ohio Assembly members meet.
The capitol has a map of all of the Ohio counties laid out on the floor.
No wonder those legislators are a little dizzy.
Nice stairway.
The Columbus Museum of Art had many nice art exhibits.
The "Celestial Navigator" has small holes in the dress for light to shine through.
The "Isola di San Giacomo in Palude" by Dale Chihuly
A topiary interpretation of Georges Seurat's famous painting, A Sunday On The Island Of La Grande Jatte
Susan the happy topiary photographer.
A Sunday stroll in the park.
Note the large carp/goldfish near the boat in the foreground.
The Mushroom House is eclectic in the extreme.  The light didn't cooperate but you can see it is unusual.
The Mushroom House was still for sale at the time of this pic.  Hurry you can still get it!
After the Mushroom House we toured the streets of the Hyde Park district.  Beautiful homes.
After traveling through the seedier areas of Cincinnati we visited the family home of Pres. William Howard Taft.
The Dan Beard bridge.
This is the L&N bridge otherwise known as the Purple People Bridge.
Looking good, babe!
Downtown pic.
Freedom Park was advised as a must see. Unfortunately, it was undergoing major renovation.
The John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge was opened in 1866 and served as the design for the Brooklyn Bridge.
Looking west to Cincinnati from the Kentucky side of the Ohio River.
Named after the taverns of Cock and Bull in England where "tall" tales were told.
Columbus, OH
Cincinnati, OH