Hotels in Ripley

Perched on Liberty Hill, this historic home was a crucial Underground Railroad station where the Rankin family helped 2,000 enslaved people escape to freedom. The tour offers Ohio River views echoing their brave journey.

This historic home on Liberty Hill guided over 2,000 enslaved people to freedom as part of the Underground Railroad. From its perch, you can see the Ohio River crossing that so many risked their lives to make.

Step inside a 1915 Carnegie library with Prairie Style architecture and distinctive ribbon windows. Browse the local history archives or join a community event in this historic Ripley landmark.

This brick home was headquarters for John P. Parker, a freed slave who rescued hundreds as an Underground Railroad conductor. Docents reveal his daring river crossings from Kentucky to Ohio.

Sample Ohio's finest wines at this sustainable vineyard in the picturesque Ohio River Valley. Join a Saturday tasting to experience their award-winning reds and whites crafted from local grapes.

Sample Meranda-Nixon's estate-grown wines in their charming tasting room with vineyard views. Don't miss their monthly gourmet steak and salmon dinners—book ahead for these perfect pairings.

This welcoming green space hosts Ripley's biggest annual bash—the Fourth of July Festival with fireworks and community fun. Pack a picnic basket and claim a spot on the grass for a relaxed afternoon in small-town Ohio.

This Federal-style home displays 600+ artifacts from Ripley's Underground Railroad history and Civil War heritage. Period-furnished rooms bring the town's past to life, from 18th-century relics to mid-20th century.