The village of Hebron is known as the "Historic Crossroads of Ohio" because it used to be the center of agriculture and commerce due to all the tanneries, sawmills, warehouses and distilleries. The Ohio Canal System and the National Trail attracted people to this town in the past, and now the strategic location, variety of amenities and the intimate community attract to all kinds of people who are looking for a great place to live.
Hebron should be called the "Entertainment Crossroads of Ohio" because of all the attractions local and nearby. The Dawes Arboretum is perfect for people who love nature. Here you can visit the All Seasons Garden, stroll along the East Trails or boardwalks through Cypress Swamp and climb to the top of Outlook Tower. From the top you can see the surrounding beauty, and Dawes Arboretum spelled out in hedge lettering that stretches 2,040 feet! Or you could visit Devine Farms which still has a beautiful rustic farmhouse from 1890. To entertain visitors they offer a narrated covered-wagon ride to see the land and also every weekend for a month they host The Pumpkin Festival. Nearby in Newark, is the National Heisey Glass Museum. See over 4,500 glass creations with a rainbow of colors, different patterns, shapes and engravings. Each glass piece in unique and takes on a life of its own.
There are community events hosted year-round that you won't want to miss. Turn your clutter to cash at the National Road Yard Sale Days, explore space at the Star Gazing Evenings, participate in the Bookmark Book Club Meetings, let your kids loose for Teen Night, save lives at the Village of Hebron Blood Drive and there is so much more. There are also community organizations that you can become a part of. Here are a few: Hebron Lions Club Meeting, American Legion Post 285, Hebron Historical Society, Summer Reading Program and Summer Teen Program. Plus there are sports leagues, like The Lakewood Girls Summer Softball League, and The Lakewood Youth Baseball League, for your children to stay fit and active.
Hebron is home to a Schwebel's which is known for their quality baking. Take a bite of their freshly baked breads or family recipes of Grilled Reuben on Deli Rye or the famous Hot 'N Melty Grilled Cheese. You will love anything you try. If you have a sweet tooth, hop on over to Hayman's Dari Bar to try the popular peanut butter milkshake!
Although Hebron is referred to as the "Historic Crossroads of Ohio", it can be called so much more. It can be called the "Entertainment Crossroads of Ohio" or even the "Community Crossroads of Ohio". Basically just fill in the blank before Crossroads with whatever you look for in a city, and Hebron will have it! NewHomeSource can help you find the picture-perfect new home for you in Hebron.
