Let's be honest for a second...we all like to take a Tootsie Roll or some Candy Corn out of the Halloween stash when no one is looking. These sweet reminders of days past, however can't cure our constant desire to find that sophisticated treat to cure our sweet tooth. Lucky for you, Warren County has the perfect remedy.

Village Ice Cream Parlor and Restaurant
For nearly 40 years, Village Ice Cream Parlor and Restaurant has been serving up good food and nostalgic charm in the heart of historic downtown Lebanon. This old-fashioned parlor proudly serves Hershey ice cream which comes in cones, banana splits, sundaes or on top of their homemade pies. You will certainly want to try one of their ice cream sodas, served in a frosted soda glass with your choice of flavoring syrup, a little whipped cream, a hard stream of soda water and topped off with two scoops of delicious ice cream!

Golden Turtle Chocolate Factory
The undisputed home of all things chocolate in historic downtown Lebanon, Golden Turtle Chocolate Factory has been making mouths water for decades. Their decadent menu includes a variety of chocolates, decadent creams, toffees and caramels. The house specialty is the Texas Tortoise featuring fine Texas pecans swirled in caramel and drenched with light or dark chocolate.

Friesinger's Fine Chocolate
For over 100 years, Friesinger's has been producing delicious gourmet candies and treats. You can find everything from European-style chocolates and homemade fudge to peanut fritters and coconut bars. As an added bonus, their beautiful store is located in front of their candy factory so you can see the candy-making process up-close through the viewing window!

Whit's Frozen Custard
Frozen custard, a super premium grade of ice cream, has arrived in historic downtown Lebanon! At Whit's, you will find traditional favorites such as banana splits and sundaes, plus mixed creations made from ingredients ranging from peanut butter cups to fresh strawberries. Whit's cool offerings also reflect the spirit of the season, with weekly October specials!

Polo Grille
The Polo Grille, a stylish contemporary restaurant well-known for its tasty cuisine and wide variety of martinis, is also home to one of the most under-appreciated desserts in the county - the Deep Dish Cookie. Served in its own crock, this warm, baked chocolate chip cookie rests under and mountain of creamy vanilla ice cream. After you take that first bite, you will know what we are talking about. Since we know you aren't eating alone, you may want to order two...your mom taught you to share, didn't she?

Believe it or not, bird watching is very popular in Warren County.  Whether it's during the blooms of spring and summer or during the blazing oranges and reds of fall, there are amazing species to study in their natural habitat.  One of the best places for bird watching is Caesar Creek State Park. One amazing creature you may encounter is the Northern Harrier. Read more about it and other birds of prey in a blog post by the Ohio DNR.  A hidden gem for bird watching is Fort Ancient. The beautifully preserved historc grounds make for a beautiful afternoon of bird watching and hiking. Read more in this blog post by a local Warren County resident. Have any other favorite bird watching spots in Warren County?  If so, leave us a comment and let us know.