Lebanon, Missouri

Famous for trout fishing, Bennett Spring State Park is named after and is home to the third largest spring in the state, Bennett Spring. Many outdoor recreation activities can be found throughout the park, including picnicking, hiking, float trips, camping, and trout fishing. The state park also features a general store, a swimming pool, around a dozen miles of trails, a nature center, fly-fishing schools, cabins, campgrounds, and a dining lodge. A fishing license is required for fishing at Bennett Spring State Park and fishing hours vary each month. The trout season typically lasts from March through October.

26250 MO-64A, Lebanon, MO 65536, Phone: 417-532-4338

The Kenneth E. Cowan Civic Center is a sprawling multi-purpose complex in the middle of downtown Lebanon. The facility consists of the Lebanon Family YMCA, a massive Theater, a number of Meeting Rooms, and an expansive Exhibition Hall. The YMCA features a basketball court, a swimming pool, and the Sport Facility, which includes an exercise and weight room and a sports floor for volleyball, tennis, and walking. The Exhibition Hall covers more than 46,000 square feet and regularly hosts events like conventions, concerts, theatrical productions, and trade shows. It has also been used for indoor motocross and rodeos.

500 E Elm St, Lebanon, MO 65536, Phone: 417-532-4642

The I-44 Speedway in Lebanon, Missouri is a high-banked, 4/8-mile, oval asphalt track set in the hills of the Ozarks. Known for offering affordable fun for the entire family, the speedway hosts races on most Saturdays between the months of May and October. The races typically start at 7:30pm with Baby Grands, Chargers, Street Stock, Big 10 Late Model Series, Modified, and Pro Late Models. Guests can choose from the grandstand seating or the spacious area for lawn chair and blankets, or the “Wild Site” Tier Parking at which guests can park their vehicles closer to the racing action.

24069 U.S. Rte 66, Lebanon, MO 65536, Phone: 417-532-2060

The beginning of Mazzio's started in 1961 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where a school teacher named Ken Selby opened a one-man pizza restaurant called The Pizza Parlor. Mazzio’s Pizza opened in 1979 and over the years, the chain of pizzerias has grown to consist of over 100 locations across ten states. Open seven days a week, the restaurant has continued to offer quality food and innovate its offerings on the menu, which now include “Pepperolies,” Cinnaboli, Family Bakes, the “Calzone Ring,” made-to-order pastas, and more. Along with dine-in, Mazzio’s Pizza also offers delivery and carryout, including a drive-thru window.

211 E 7th St, Lebanon, MO 65536, Phone: 417-588-2227