Nearby Attractions

Kincaid Lake Beach

South, Southeast

Sun worshippers will love the lakeside swimming pool with warm gentle breezes off Kincaid Lake. A bathhouse serves the pool.

Sun worshippers will love the lakeside swimming pool with warm gentle breezes off Kincaid Lake. A bathhouse serves the pool.

Ruby's Boat Dock

South, Southwest

Located on Williamstown Lake featuring a Boat launch, Storage & Service, and Trailer & Camping area.

Located on Williamstown Lake featuring a Boat launch, Storage & Service, and Trailer & Camping area.

Bracken County Historical Society

South, Southeast

Founded in 1993, the BCHS encourages the preservation of historical resources in Bracken County and the surrounding areas. The BCHS has its offices and museum in the old... Read more

Founded in 1993, the BCHS encourages the preservation of historical resources in Bracken County and the surrounding areas. The BCHS has its offices and museum in the old Bracken County jail located in Brooksville, adjacent to the Bracken County Court House. Here, records can be found dating back to the late 1700's. Genealogical research is at your finger tips because of the work and effort put in... Read More

Hueston Woods State Park

North

Nearly 3,000 acres of natural resources for outdoor recreation, such as hiking, fishing, canoeing, and unique to this region -- fossil hunting. The park surrounds 625-acre... Read more

Nearly 3,000 acres of natural resources for outdoor recreation, such as hiking, fishing, canoeing, and unique to this region -- fossil hunting. The park surrounds 625-acre Acton Lake, with campsites, Hueston Woods boat ramp, cabins, and a resort lodge to entice the overnight visitor. Plus a 1500 foot swimming beach. Hueston Woods is also home to a mountain bike trail. The trail is 20 miles and... Read More

Hueston Woods Golf Course

North

Willamstown Lake

South

In 1957, Williamstown Lake became accessible for all to enjoy fishing. Today, it's still a popular place to cast a line. At 300 acres, the city's reservoir produces a... Read more

In 1957, Williamstown Lake became accessible for all to enjoy fishing. Today, it's still a popular place to cast a line. At 300 acres, the city's reservoir produces a variety of fish. The lake also offers several launch ramps in addition to the dock which stocks bait, tackle and other supplies.

VF Outlet Dry Ridge

South, Southwest

Outlet mall featuring 16 brand name factory outlet stores including Liz Claiborne

Outlet mall featuring 16 brand name factory outlet stores including Liz Claiborne

Phillips Berry Patch

West

The Very Berry Patch can be found at 9429 York Ridge Road in New Alsace. Owners James and Darlene Phillips have a variety of items depending on season, including berries,... Read more

The Very Berry Patch can be found at 9429 York Ridge Road in New Alsace. Owners James and Darlene Phillips have a variety of items depending on season, including berries, pumpkins, gourds and mums. Business hours at The Very Berry Patch vary according to season, so you may wish to call before visiting.

Lobenstein's Farm

West

Located in the northern part of the county, Lobenstein’s Farm is home to one of Southeastern Indiana’s largest pumpkin festivals. The annual festival is held the first... Read more

Located in the northern part of the county, Lobenstein’s Farm is home to one of Southeastern Indiana’s largest pumpkin festivals. The annual festival is held the first three weekends in October and draws about 30,000 people annually. Visitors are able to pick their own pumpkins from the field, enjoy hayrides, craft booths and a petting zoo. Lobenstein’s Farm is located in St. Leon approximately... Read More

Mt. Tabor Alpaca Farm

West

An 89-acre farm located in the rolling Southeast Indiana countryside, Mt. Tabor Alpaca Farm is a great destination for groups of all ages! This popular agritourism spot is... Read more

An 89-acre farm located in the rolling Southeast Indiana countryside, Mt. Tabor Alpaca Farm is a great destination for groups of all ages! This popular agritourism spot is home to a large herd of alpacas, the gentle animals prized for the super-soft fiber. Somewhat similar to llama in appearance, domesticated alpacas are originally from South America and live in herds. Enjoy a special behind-the-... Read More

John Parker House

East

John Parker was a slave who had a desire for freedom which he eventually earned by paying his master for his freedom in 1845. John Parker came to Cincinnati and moved into... Read more

John Parker was a slave who had a desire for freedom which he eventually earned by paying his master for his freedom in 1845. John Parker came to Cincinnati and moved into a house near the Ohio River shore in Ripley, Ohio. He helped hundreds of slaves escape to freedom through the Underground Railroad. John Parker House features exhibits that depict the historical context in which Parker... Read More

John Rankin House

East

Revered John Rankin preached for several years in Kentucky but decided to move his family across the Ohio River to the free state of Ohio. In 1825, he built the house on... Read more

Revered John Rankin preached for several years in Kentucky but decided to move his family across the Ohio River to the free state of Ohio. In 1825, he built the house on Liberty Hill with its proximity to the river and its owner's hatred of slavery, the Rankin home became a stopping point for slaves. Around 2,000 escaped slaves stayed with the Rankins and they never lost one. The Rankin House is... Read More

The Ripley Museum

East

The Ripley Museum  is located in an 1850's home featuring 10 rooms with collectibles dating from the late 18th century up to the mid-20th century. This federal design... Read more

The Ripley Museum  is located in an 1850's home featuring 10 rooms with collectibles dating from the late 18th century up to the mid-20th century. This federal design house is similar to many built in Ripley in the 1850's. It features three fireplaces and a curved staircase. The parlor, with its shuttered windows, contains a Valley Gem piano which was manufactured in Ripley in the 1870s.

Lavender Hills of Kentucky

South, Southeast

Lavender Hills of Kentucky is a family owned and operated lavender farm established in 2005. Located in the northern Kentucky county of Bracken, this family farm was... Read more

Lavender Hills of Kentucky is a family owned and operated lavender farm established in 2005. Located in the northern Kentucky county of Bracken, this family farm was purchased in 1965 with tobacco and cattle being the main source of income. Over 40 years later, the farm's goals have changed to include the production of lavender. Three generations have come together to begin the first commercial... Read More

Saltin's Orchard

West

Donna and Richard Salatin started their orchard in 1984 as a hobby. It has since grown into a full-time business. Located on Chesterville Road in Moores Hill, Salatin's... Read more

Donna and Richard Salatin started their orchard in 1984 as a hobby. It has since grown into a full-time business. Located on Chesterville Road in Moores Hill, Salatin's Orchard grows and sells 24 varieties of apples. The Salatins also make their own cider. Apples that have fallen on the ground, however, are never used for cider or sold. Instead, the fallen apples are donated to the Red Wolf... Read More

Ohio Tobacco Museum

East

The two-story brick house is of Federal and Georgian style architecture.  This 1850s home was once owned by the Espey family.  Mr. Espey worked for Heavy... Read more

The two-story brick house is of Federal and Georgian style architecture.  This 1850s home was once owned by the Espey family.  Mr. Espey worked for Heavy Munition Works in Cincinnati, the company that produced Ripley’s three cannons for protection during the Civil War.  The historic home became the site of the Ohio Tobacco Museum in 1988 and stands as the only such museum in the state of Ohio.  ... Read More

Vineyard Golf Course

West

Vineyard Golf Course is a scenic, well maintained, and challenging 18 hole course. Vineyard offers great golfing year round (weather permitting).

Vineyard Golf Course is a scenic, well maintained, and challenging 18 hole course. Vineyard offers great golfing year round (weather permitting).

Ark Encounter

South, Southwest

The Ark Encounter features a jaw-dropping reconstruction of Noah's ark, built to biblical specs. At over 1.5 football fields long and reaching higher than a four-story... Read more

The Ark Encounter features a jaw-dropping reconstruction of Noah's ark, built to biblical specs. At over 1.5 football fields long and reaching higher than a four-story house, the Ark is one of the largest timber-frame structures in the world. As you explore three decks of cutting-edge exhibits, the biblical account of Noah's ark comes to life! Your ticket includes admission to the full-size ark... Read More

McDowell Farms Salsa

South, Southeast

Family-owned and operated homemade salsa business.

Family-owned and operated homemade salsa business.

Screaming Eagle Aerial Adventures

Southwest

Make a day of it and experience the free fall jumps and adventure course! Take home proof you conquered the zip lines with the free photography package of action shots.... Read more

Make a day of it and experience the free fall jumps and adventure course! Take home proof you conquered the zip lines with the free photography package of action shots.   Available seven days a week during normal Ark Encounter hours. Closed January to mid-March. Not included in Ark Encounter admission.