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Burlington's Willis Graves Bed &Breakfast Inn


Burlington (Covington area), Kentucky

This award-winning inn offers luxurious accommodations and gourmet breakfasts, minutes from Cincinnati and nearby Covington.

 At Burlington's Willis Graves Bed & Breakfast Inn, located in Burlington, Kentucky, near Cincinnati, Ohio, enjoy the simple elegance and country charm of this historic 1830s inn.
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Area Attractions

Burlington Antique Show
Burlington Antique Show
Held seven times each year
(3rd Sunday of month; April thru October) 		Rabbit Hash General Store
Rabbit Hash General Store
Open every day, year-round
8AM to 7PM 		Tousey House Tavern
Tousey House Tavern
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Area Attractions

Antique Shops (Northern Kentucky/Cincinnati area)

Antique Shops (Lebanon, Ohio area)

  • Ambassador's Antiques 513-934-5677
  • Broadway Antique Mall 513-932-1410
  • The Garden Gate
  • Gerhardt Tribal Art 513-932-9946
  • Knickerbocker Gallery 513-933-9222
  • The Lemon Tree Antiques 513-934-3077
  • Miller's Antique Market 513-932-8710
  • Oh Suzanna 513-932-8246
  • The Shoe Factory Antique Mall 513-932-8300
  • William & Mary 513-932-4030 Waynesville, twenty minutes northeast of Lebanon, is the home of Benner's Colonial Traditions. Benner's crafted the custom kitchen cabinets in our kitchen and several bedroom furniture pieces.
  • Benner's Colonial Traditions
  • List of additional Waynesville antique and gift shops

Antique Shows

  • Burlington Antique Show: Held seven times each year (3rd Sunday of the month, April thru October) at the Boone County Fairgrounds, next door to Willis Graves. Antiques and Collectibles only.
  • Tri-State Antique Market: At the Lawrenceburg Fairgrounds in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, six times each year (1st Sunday of the month, May thru October) browse for antiques and collectables.
  • MainStrasse Village Antiques Marketplace: Held seven times each year (2nd Sunday of the month, April thru October) in Covington, Kentucky.
  • Cincinnati Antiques Festival - Sharonville Convention Center, October 17-19th.
  • Lebanon Antiques Show - sponsored by the Warren County Historical Society, October 2008 (date TBA).

Auctioneers (Antiques)

BB Riverboats

  • Located in Covington, Kentucky, BB Riverboats offers lunch and dinner cruises on the Ohio River. www.bbriverboats.com

    Big Bone State Park

  • A short drive takes you to Union, Kentucky, where Big Bone State Park is located. Giant mammoths, mastodons, ground sloths, and other prehistoric animals, driven southward towards the end of the Ice Age, were attracted to the salt and minerals found in the swamp area now known as Big Bone Lick. Many of these prehistoric creatures became trapped and perished in the quagmire surrounding the swamps' ancient sulfur springs. Today, there are hiking trails, camping and picnicking grounds, a gift shop/museum, and a herd of buffalo.

    Big Bone Lick - Jane's Saddlebag

  • Unique merchandise and gifts.

    Boone County Fairgrounds

  • Kentucky's Boone County Fairgrounds, located in Burlington, is home to the Boone County Fair, antique shows, horseshows, bluegrass festival, and car shows. Check schedule for events.

    Boone County Parks and Golf Courses

    Cabin Arts and Quilt Shop

  • Located down the street in Burlington, the Cabin Arts and Quilt shop has everything for your quilting and gift needs. Open 10 AM to 6 PM, Monday thru Saturday and Antique Show Sundays. 1,500 bolts of fabric, quilting supplies, handmade toys, quilt and craft classes, unique local handicrafts, quilted treasures old and new.

    The Dinsmore Homestead

  • The Dinsmore Homestead, located in Burlington, is a living history site. Learn what rural life was like in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Tour the house or hike a trail. The Homestead operates from April to mid-December. Tours are given on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Check schedule for special events.

    The Garden Gate

  • The Garden Gate in Lebanon, Ohio is a gathering place for gardeners, antiquers, gift seekers, and sojourners to historic Lebanon. They sell selected tools, books, garden accessories, topiaries and seasonal plants. You will also find antiques, fine art, home décor, candles, apparel, jewelry, bath products, seasonal holiday decorations, tea and more.
    Note: The Garden Gate is an hour away, but worth the trip - it is one of Nancy's favorite garden shops.

    Little Britain Farm

  • For horse lovers and those seeking an unique location, the Little Britain Carriage House is available for weddings, receptions, and group functions.

    The Merchants of Historic Burlington sponsor the following events.

    • Spring Vintage Visit
    • May Days
    • Summer Sale Days
    • Fall Stroll
    • Holiday Open House

    Perfect North Slopes

  • Perfect North Slopes in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, has 17 trails, a 400-foot vertical drop, and lighting for night skiing. www.perfectnorth.com

    Rabbit Hash General Store

  • In the nearby historic community of Rabbit Hash, Kentucky, visit the General Store. Open every day, year-round, 8 AM to 7 PM. There you will find Bybee Pottery, Elmwood Inn Teas, Shortbreads, Curds, Berea Brooms, Sunflower Sundries, Soap, and other Kentucky-made products.

    Riverbend Music Center

  • Cincinnati Ohio's premier outdoor concert facility. Riverbend Music Center hosts many genres of music.

    Riverboat Casinos

    Tall Stacks

  • Every three to four years, steamboats (paddle wheel boats) from around the country gather in Cincinnati for a unique, huge event. Tall Stacks 1988 was called one of the top ten events in the world that year. This Music, Arts, and Heritage Festival celebrates Ohio River culture and history. Tall Stacks was designated a signature event for Ohio's Bicentennial celebration. Don't miss it! Make your lodging reservations at Burlington's Willis Graves Bed & Breakfast Inn early. The next festival is tentatively scheduled for 2009, dates are TBA.

    Turfway Park

  • Turfway Park: Home of the Lane's End Stakes and Kentucky Cup Day of Champions. Located in Florence, Kentucky, it offers live thoroughbred and simulcast horse racing.

    Northern Kentucky

    Cincinnati: To list just a few...

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    Burlington's Willis Graves Bed &Breakfast Inn
     5825 Jefferson Street
    Burlington, Kentucky   41005
     (859) 689-5096
    (888) 226-5096
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    Nancy & Bob Swartzel, Innkeepers

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