Ripley lies in southern Ohio, about 55 miles southeast of Cincinnati and adjacent to the Ohio-Kentucky border. Outdoor enthusiasts can take advantage of green space within a 30 mile drive, inclusive of East Fork State Park, Tranquility State Wildlife Area and Red Rock Cincinnati Museum of Natural History Nature Preserve. Unfortunately, there are no hotels or motels in Ripley, but some accommodations are located in nearby towns.
The French Quarter Inn is located 10 miles south of Ripley, in the town of Maysville, Kentucky. The French Quarter Inn offers thematic accommodations based on the architecture and design of the French Quarter in Louisiana. Guests can choose from single rooms, double rooms and suites. All rooms and suites come with two-person Jacuzzi tubs and wireless internet access. Suites come with executive desks too. Guests can expect upon arrival access to the on-site Tippedores Restaurant and Gazebo Bar & Lounge, both fully decorated in French Quarter fashion. Complimentary amenities guests can expect include business services, exercise facilities and an outdoor pool. The town of Maysville offers scenic views of the Ohio River from the historic Simon Kenton Memorial Bridge, in addition to attractions such as Aberdeen Community Park, Maysville Country Club and National Underground Railroad Museum.
French Quarter Inn
25 East McDonald Parkway
Maysville, KY 41056
606-564-8000
frenchquarterinn.com
The Days Inn is located about 11 miles southeast of Ripley in Maysville, Kentucky, via U.S. Route 68. The Days Inn offers three floors and 111 guestrooms, in addition to an on-site restaurant, outdoor swimming pool, free weekday newspapers and parking. Complimentary amenities include daily breakfast buffets, high-speed Internet access and satellite television. The Days Inn offers travelers pet-friendly, smoke-free or handicap-accessible accommodations, if needed. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy local green space with Wald Park, Maysville River Park and Brush Creek Campground, all of which are within a three mile drive.
Days Inn
484 Moody Dr.
Maysville, KY 41056
606-564-6793
daysinn.com
About 12 miles south of Ripley sits the Best Western, in Maysville, Kentucky, offering two floors and over 50 guest rooms. Complimentary motel amenities available to all guests feature daily continental breakfasts, on-site parking, hot tub access, an indoor heated swimming pool, wired and wireless high-speed Internet access and complimentary local and long distance phone service. Area attractions and recreation include the Maysville Players Theatre, Harriet Beecher Stowe Museum, Kentucky Gateway Museum Center and the Mertz Memorial Playground.
Best Western
1428a U.S. Highway 68
Maysville, KY 41056
606-759-5696
book.bestwestern.com