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LebanonLebanon, Illinois

Skip unless you have a specific reason (Looking Glass Playhouse show or Fezziwig's). Pass through in 30 min; no need to stay overnight.

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Lebanon is a small St. Clair County town in the St. Louis Metro East area, population about 4,400. Its main draws are a community theatre and an eclectic shop. Most travellers pass through on US 50 without stopping.

basic guide: no trip line yet
More
3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
USD
Best months
Apr–Oct
avoid Jan–Feb (cold, fewer events)
Airport
STL
Nights
0

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This is a basic guide for Lebanon: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
Rules in force · 7Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
  • North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
  • North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
  • North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
  • United States ↗Check whether you need an ESTA (Visa Waiver Program) or a visa on the official CBP and State Department sites; apply only through esta.cbp.dhs.gov, not third-party sites, and allow time before you book.
  • United States ↗Several popular national parks use timed-entry or vehicle reservations in peak season; check each park's page on nps.gov and book on recreation.gov before fixing your dates.
  • United States ↗Medical care is very expensive for visitors; buy travel insurance with high medical cover before you fly.
  • United States ↗Tipping is expected: about 15–20% at sit-down restaurants and bars, and a tip for taxis, hotel staff and guides.

Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide

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Not in this guide yet

  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Lebanon911 ▾
  • Police, fire, ambulance911

Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.

EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Lebanon, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

Show all 12 answers
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Looking Glass PlayhouseFezziwig's shopDr. Jazz soda fountain
Airports
STL St. Louis Lambert International (About 30–40 min drive via I-64 and US 50)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    3°C (37°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    6°C (43°F)

  3. Mar

    not flagged

    13°C (55°F)

  4. Apr

    Best

    20°C (68°F)

  5. May

    Best

    25°C (77°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    30°C (86°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    32°C (90°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    31°C (88°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    27°C (81°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    21°C (70°F)

  11. Nov

    not flagged

    13°C (55°F)

  12. Dec

    not flagged

    5°C (41°F)

Best: Apr–Oct. Avoid: Jan–Feb. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (32°C (90°F)), coolest Jan (−7°C (19°F) low), wettest May (12 rain days), driest Jan (8). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Lebanon: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

3°C (37°F)

−7°C (19°F)

8 rd

Feb

6°C (43°F)

−5°C (23°F)

8 rd

Mar

13°C (55°F)

1°C (34°F)

10 rd

Apr

20°C (68°F)

7°C (45°F)

11 rd

May

25°C (77°F)

13°C (55°F)

12 rd

Jun

30°C (86°F)

18°C (64°F)

10 rd

Jul

32°C (90°F)

20°C (68°F)

9 rd

Aug

31°C (88°F)

19°C (66°F)

8 rd

Sep

27°C (81°F)

14°C (57°F)

8 rd

Oct

21°C (70°F)

8°C (46°F)

8 rd

Nov

13°C (55°F)

2°C (36°F)

9 rd

Dec

5°C (41°F)

−4°C (25°F)

9 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

You need a car. Lebanon is on US 50; the compact downtown is walkable for a short visit.

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time
St. Louisgo

Door to door: 30–40 min

US 50 west to I-64, about 30 min

Zoo, Arch, museums — a full day.

Bellevillego

Door to door: 10–15 min

US 50 west, about 10 min

Larger downtown, restaurants, shops.

Collinsvillego

Door to door: 15–20 min

I-64 west to IL 159, about 15 min

Cahokia Mounds and the world's largest ketchup bottle.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

No lodging in town

Nearest hotels in O'Fallon (about 10 min east) or Belleville (about 10 min west).

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
$30–60 (just a meal and a shop stop)
Mid
$60–100 (meal plus a show ticket)
High
$100+ (meal, show, shopping)

Watch out

Safety

Very low crime; typical small-town caution about locking your car.
  • No gas station or grocery in the core; fill up in O'Fallon or Belleville.
  • Looking Glass Playhouse shows are periodic — check the schedule before you go.
  • Fezziwig's hours vary; call ahead.

Emergency numbers

Police, fire, ambulance
911

Pocket card

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LebanonLebanon, Illinois

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My bed tonight

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Take me to this address, pleaseTake me to this address, please

Emergency

  • Police, fire, ambulance911

Embassy

Embassies in Washington, DC; consulates in Chicago and St. Louis.

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • STL airport → Lebanon by rental car: about $30–40 one-way (check)
  • Taxi from O'Fallon to Lebanon: about $15–20 (check)

Say or show

  • Hello — Hello (hello)
  • Thank you — Thank you (thank you)
  • How much is this? — How much is this? (how much is this)
  • Where is the bathroom? — Where is the bathroom? (where is the bathroom)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Lebanon. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Apr–Oct · avoid Jan–Feb (cold, fewer events) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 3 day-trips, door to door
  6. 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
  2. Walking clusters with bag rules
  3. Day plans checked against opening hours
  4. Field-verified times and fares

Meanwhile

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Sources

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