Announcing: The Best of Warren County!

Whether you're planning an overseas adventure or a simple weekend road trip, one of the surest ways to plot a perfect getaway is to talk to the people who know your destination best - the folks who call it home.

Each year here in Warren County, we gather that valuable insight, asking locals (and regular visitors) to vote for their favorite Warren County restaurants, shops, attractions and events in the annual Best of Warren County Awards.

Thousands of Ohio's Largest Playground insiders shared their two cents on Warren County's awesome array of offerings and were especially excited about the businesses below.

Congratulations to 2025's Best of Warren County Award Winners and runners up!

Best Outdoor Adventure
1st Place: Little Miami Canoe Rental
2nd Place: Little Miami Scenic Trail
3rd Place: RiversEdge Outfitters

Best Park:
1st Place: Caesar Creek State Park
2nd Place: Armco Park
3rd Place: North Park

Best Festival or Event:
1st Place: The Ohio Renaissance Festival
2nd Place: Ohio Sauerkraut Festival
3rd Place: Waynesville Fall Fest

Best Music or Theater Event
1st Place: La Comedia Dinner Theatre
2nd Place: Lebanon Blues Festival
3rd Place: Third Fridays on Mulberry

Best Sporting Event
1st Place: The Cincinnati Open
2nd Place: The Joust at the Ohio Renaissance Festival
3rd Place: Harness Racing at Miami Valley Gaming

Best Fun on the Farm
1st Place: Hidden Valley Orchards
2nd Place: Waynesville Fall Fest
3rd Place: Blooms & Berries Farm Market

Best Holiday Happening
1st Place: Lebanon Horse Drawn Carriage Parade & Festival
2nd Place: Christmas in Springboro
3rd Place: Waynesville's Christmas in the Village

Best Family Fun
1st Place: Kings Island
2nd Place: The Ohio Renaissance Festival
3rd Place: Waynesville Fall Fest

Best Historic Attraction
1st Place: Fort Ancient Earthworks & Nature Preserve
2nd Place: The Golden Lamb
3rd Place: LM&M Railroad

Best Museum
1st Place: Harmon Museum
2nd Place: Fort Ancient Earthworks & Nature Preserve
3rd Place: Springboro Historical Society

Best Public Art
1st Place: Franklin Murals
2nd Place: The Gateway Mural in Springboro
3rd Place: ArtFest on Main

Best Gallery or Studio
1st Place: The Morrow Arts Center
2nd Place: Harmon Museum
3rd Place: Painting With a Twist

Best Area to Shop
1st Place: Downtown Lebanon
2nd Place: Downtown Waynesville
3rd Place: The Morrow Arts Center

Best Antique Shop
1st Place: Waynesville Antique Mall
2nd Place: Lebanon Peddlers Mall
3rd Place: Broadway Antique Mall

Best Local Boutique
1st Place: Buckeye Charm
2nd Place: Suburban Hippie
3rd Place: Grace & Mae

Best Specialty Shop
1st Place: Green Feather Apothecary
2nd Place: Dorothy Lane Market
3rd Place: The Jam & Jelly Lady

Best Pizza Place
1st Place: Roscoe's Pizza
2nd Place: Two Cities Pizza Co.
3rd Place: Krimmer's Italianette

Best Burger
1st Place: Black Horse Tavern (The Golden Lamb)
2nd Place: Broadway Barrel House
3rd Place: Stone House Tavern

Best International Eats
1st Place: Mae Ploy's Thai
2nd Place: Hummus Mediterranean
3rd Place: Thai Spicy

Best Signature Dish
1st Place: Fried Chicken at The Golden Lamb
2nd Place: Pad Thai at Mae Ploy's Thai
3rd Place: Troni's Trio at Troni's Italian Bistro

Best Breakfast Spot
1st Place: The Breakfast Club
2nd Place: Mom's Restaurant
3rd Place: Half Day Cafe

Best Lunch Spot
1st Place: Broadway Barrel House
2nd Place: Kelly's Meats & Deli
3rd Place: The Village Family Restaurant

Best Fine Dining
1st Place: The Golden Lamb
2nd Place: S.W. Clyborne's
3rd Place: Troni's Italian Bistro

Best Sweet Treat Spot
1st Place: K&W Drive-In
2nd Place: Whit's Frozen Custard
3rd Place: Miranda's Ice Cream

Best Caffeine Kick
1st Place: Taylor's Coffee & Creamery
2nd Place: This Guy's Coffee
3rd Place: Kitty Brew Cafe

Best Bar or Pub
1st Place: The Monkey Bar & Grille
2nd Place: Broadway Barrel House
3rd Place: Stone House Tavern

Best Brewery
1st Place: Depot Brewing Company
2nd Place: Lebanon Brewing Company
3rd Place: Warped Wing Barrel Room & Smokery

Best Date Night
1st Place: Valley Vineyards
2nd Place: The Golden Lamb
3rd Place: 70/70 Social Club

Best Carryout
1st Place: B&B Carryout
2nd Place: Kelly's Meats & Deli
3rd Place: The Village Family Restaurant

Best New Addition
1st Place: Dorothy Lane Market
2nd Place: Depot Brewing Company
3rd Place: Blue Dog Books

Best Customer Experience
1st Place: The Ohio Renaissance Festival
2nd Place: The Golden Lamb
3rd Place: The Jam & Jelly Lady