Googled things to do in Cincinnati and this came up. A 30 min drive from DNTN Cinci, it was a…read morescenic drive getting to the castle (narrow & winding as well). 5.00 is the entrance fee which incl three 7 min video segments regarding the history of the castle. The castle itself is incredible and depending upon how much of a history buff that you are, I would plan about staying an hr or so. The grounds are beautiful!

This is such a random castle lol.. but its definitely a place to check out if you're bored and want…read moreto kill an hour. Definitely a place to take kids to since they love this kind of stuff - the story of this castle is quite unique. Apparently you can rent this space for events.. which I think would be fun to do.. maybe a little corporate event? Although... maybe just in early spring time and during autumn since the inside can get HOT during the summer (no AC). Anywho.. quite random, but neat at the same time.

This marker is located on the grassy verge in front of the Voice of America museum (which was…read moreclosed when I was here at 7pm). There is a big parking lot but there is also plenty of room to stop since there's no one else here right now. The marker is in excellent condition and reads, "During the height of World War II, President Franklin Roosevelt turned to the innovative engineers of the Crosley Broadcasting Corporation to build powerful short wave radio transmitters capable of delivering broadcasts overseas. On farm fields near Crosley's WLW facility, six 200 kilowatt transmitters and 24 directional reentrant rhombic antennas were built and on September 23, 1944, the Voice of America Bethany Station was dedicated. The first broadcast was directed at Nazi Germany and began with, "We shall speak to you about America and the war. The news may be good or it may be bad, but we will tell you the truth." For more than fifty years, the Voice of America Bethany Station delivered "truthful news" to the people of Europe, Africa, South America, and parts of Asia, despite some like Adolf Hitler who referred to the VOA as those "Cincinnati Liars." New technology and budget cuts resulted in the silencing of the Bethany Station in 1994."" It continues, mentioning that it was erected in 2003 by the Ohio Bicentennial Commission, Longaberger Company, West Chester Township, and The Ohio Historical Society. This is marker number 20-9. Great history and I had no idea that VOA was based here in Ohio of all places! [Review 18019 overall - 165 in Ohio - 1540 of 2022.]

This marker is here in Mason because it was on this intersection that the railway made a turn. From…read morehere to Cincinnati is 25 miles and that's a nice distance for any railway, let alone one that was running in 1903. The front of the marker reads, "The Rapid Railway began operation in 1903 and was the Interurban Railway and Terminal Company's (IR&T) northernmost traction line. The IR&T began near Pleasant Ridge and Kennedy Heights in Cincinnati and connected to a street car line that originated downtown, on Sycamore Street, and passed through a total of fourteen municipalities. The interurban cars ran down Main Street through Mason before turning south onto Dawson Street, crossing Muddy Creek, and traveling to Kings Mills. From Kings Mills, the line continued to Lebanon where it terminated. The full ride from downtown Cincinnati to Lebanon took approximately one hour and fifty minutes." and on the reverse, "The Rapid Railway was vital to local munitions production during World War I. In 1916 the Peters Cartridge Company opened a new munitions factory on its site near the traction line in Kings Mills. Among other war materiel, the factory manufactured rifle and machine gun cartridges. Company advertisements noted the factory was accessible by interurban and workers were able to commute at a time before many owned automobiles. The IR&T abandoned the line in 1922, but it heralded a new era of mobility for the region and aided Warren County and the region's war effort." The marker was erected in 2017 by the City of Mason, Mason Historical Society and the Ohio History Connection. This is marker number 19-83. It is located on a corner so there is room to stop briefly to read the sign. I did not see any remnants of the line in the ground. [Review 18027 overall - 171 in Ohio - 1548 of 2022.]

This is a really impressive monument that was completed in 1906. The names etched in the marble…read morewalls on the inside of the monument consequently end with the Spanish American War, but the wonderful staff set up rotating displays that acknowledge later individuals involved in later conflicts. There was a very interesting and moving display related to the Vietnam War at the time of our visit. The staff was incredibly friendly and informative, and we learned quite a bit. There are stunning stained glass windows, including tributes to the women who were involved in the conflicts, more displays upstairs, and a ghost story. Information about the large sculpture on the roof of Billy Yank is also provided and quite interesting (and wow, is that sculpture large and heavy!). This was free to enter and well worth the time. It has a nice location along the river and there is a historic cabin located outside next door, as the area had a lot to do with early fort and settlers.

A peaceful place to stop and visit history. This is not a destination you would drive out of your…read moreway to go to but a nice place to stop if you're in the area. If you're local and watch the city website they post special events like ice cream socials thatvare very popular.

Nice library for such a small town. I liked the statues outside and collected another library card…read more I download alot on my phone .. books and audio books and sorta collect library cards to make getting what i want faster.

Lebanon's Public Library is the perfect mix of old 1800s style and new tech. They offer all the…read morebasics of a modern public library, including the online state library for your kindle or other reading device. The building itself is an antique, and has been kept up very well. The new parking lot they put in helps the flow of traffic and is much appreciated. They physical location is a bit small inside, so there's a chance your physical copy may not be on hand. They do a great reading program for kids as well.