Middleport sits in Meigs County in southeast Ohio. The village got its name from its location as the middle port between Cincinnati and Pittsburgh. Middleport offers opportunities for kayaking, sailing, fishing and antique shopping. The village features more bed and breakfast accommodations than motels, but a variety of lodging is available in the surrounding areas.
The Downing House Bed and Breakfast is on the National Registry of Historic Places. It sits one block from the boat dock and launch ramp in Middleport. The inn features event space and hardwood flooring, and rooms come with antique furnishings and an adjoining bath. Dine nearby at the Court Street Grill, which is the oldest tavern in Southeast Ohio.
The Holly Hill Inn Bed and Breakfast is located approximately 2 miles from Middleport in Pomeroy. The inn dates to 1836 and gets its name from the holly trees surrounding it. The accommodation features fireplaces, hardwood flooring and displays of antique quilts. Within a mile of the inn is the Wild Horse Café, overlooking the Ohio River.
The Meigs Motel, located about 7 miles from Middleport, features traditionally furnished rooms with cable channels and wheelchair accessibility. Fast food places within five minutes include Wendy’s and Pizza Hut.
The Carpenter Inn sits on 250 acres off State Route 33 in Carpenter, about 20 miles from Middleport. The main inn is a bed-and-breakfast-style accommodation with fireplaces and five rooms. Guest rooms come equipped with antique furnishings and handmade quilts. Guests share a full bathroom downstairs and a half-bath upstairs. The on-site conference room can serve as many as 150 guests. The on-site dining room features floor-to-ceiling windows, indoor and outdoor seating, and a menu with seafood, chicken and gourmet meats. Dining within 5 miles of the inn includes Long John Silver’s, which serves fish and chips. The Dairy Barn Cultural Arts Center is also nearby.
