1230 St. Road 46 E Batesville, IN (812) 934-3710
This family-owned woodworking shop is known all over the world for its creative, extraordinary work. Stop by and take a tour, and visit the gift shop.
Monday through Friday 7am – 5 pm, Saturday 8 am – noon Batesville
107 N. Main St.
Batesville, IN
(812) 934-3404
Dr. C.W. Gibson built this theatre in 1921 originally for theatrical plays and later “talking pictures.” Live music, community events, and popular movies are all a part of this historic theatre.
Check out the website for current showings and times.
Batesville
15 W George St.
Batesville, IN
(812) 934-3266
www.batesvilleareahistoricalsociety.org
Just the right dose of a fascinating collection of the history of Batesville and the surrounding area. Complete with a display of businesses on the second floor and featured exhibits throughout the year on the first floor. Books and souvenirs are available.
Thursday through Friday 10 am – 2 pm and Saturday 9 am – noon.
To visit the museum during other hours call 812-934-3266 or email BAHS@etczone.com
Admission free. Donations appreciated. Batesville
3794 E. County Rd. 1100N
Batesville, IN
(812) 933-1500
Enjoy wine tasting; gourmet dinners-steaks, fresh fish, and more; lunch-sandwiches, salads and soups. Winery tours available.
Take a break from the hectic pace of the world and escape to the state-of-the-art winery that opened in the fall of 2006. Watch wine being made through the great-room windows or the scenery of the gently rolling hills as you enjoy lunch or dinner and tasting wines.
Wednesday through Thursday 11am – 8pm, Friday through Saturday 11 am – 10 pm, Sunday 11am – 8 pm Batesville
201 W. Carr St. Milan, IN
(812) 654-2772
The story known around the world, the famous small-town basketball team from Milan won the State Championship in 1954, inspiring the movie “Hoosiers”. This museum celebrates not only the 1954 team, but also life in a small town in Indiana in the 1950s. Stop in, you might even get to meet one of the 1954 team members. Gifts are available for the basketball lover in your family.
Wednesday through Saturday 10 am– 4 pm
Sunday 12 pm – 4 pm
Monday and Tuesday by appointment only
Admission: $3/person Ripley County
1387 East U.S. 50, Versailles IN
(812) 689-6424
www.in.gov/dnr/parklake/2963.htm
Versailles State Park offers hiking trails, boating, swimming and horseback riding. Sit by the fire at your campsite and share stories with your family and friends or create new “fish tales” on Versailles Lake. Enjoy some of the state’s best Mountain Bicycle Trails; and home to Indiana’s only Civilian Conservation Corps statue, representing the work done by CCC men in the 1930s and 40s, including many buildings at Versailles State Park.
Ripley County
324 W. Tyson St., Versailles IN
(812) 689-6976
Dedicated May 16, 1937, this very special Art Deco church is listed in the National Register of Historic Places and was created of materials collected around the world. Stop by the church office in the house next door, on Adams Street, to ask about a tour.
Ripley County
US 421 (North of Versailles)
Versailles, IN
(812) 689-5525
Open in the summer
Ripley County
Madison, IN
(812) 273-0783
Formerly known as the Jefferson Proving Ground, the 50,000 acres is now managed wildlife. Activities are held throughout the year by the Big Oaks Conservation Society. Old Timbers, an old lodge on the property is the site for many events.
Ripley County
Ripley County, IN
(812) 689-7431
Ripley County, Indiana is home to two covered bridges: Busching Covered Bridge and Otter Creek Bridge. The Busching Bridge, near Versailles at the Versailles State Park entrance, was built in 1885. Otter Creek Bridge, near Holton, was built in 1884. The bridges are listed on the Ripley County Map. Contact the Ripley County Tourism Bureau for more information.
Ripley County
117 N. Buckeye St., Osgood IN
(812) 689-DAMM
The Damm family started a theatre in this location in 1922. The building was remodeled and opened again in June 2008.
Ripley County
The Corner of Main and Water Streets,
Versailles IN
(812) 689-3031
The museum is open each Sunday from 2 – 4 pm between Memorial Day and Labor Day, as well as the last Saturday of September. Members of the Historical Society have collected many artifacts from throughout the county to have on display for visitors.
Ripley County
Ripley County IN
(888) 747-5394
www.in.gov/dnr/parklake/2963.htm
Built in the late 1870s and 1880s, Ripley County is home to many stone arch bridges, and is one of very few counties that still have handcrafted stone arch bridges in use. They are located on a 4-color Ripley County map provided by the Ripley County Commissioners. The maps are available in many county offices, as well as at the Ripley County Welcome Center, 220 E. U.S. 50, Versailles, Indiana
Call the Ripley County Tourism Bureau at (812) 689-7431
Ripley County
Versailles, IN
(812) 689-7431
Spend a day, or two traveling the countryside and learning about the history of the Underground Railroad throughout Ripley County, as well as other places of historic note. Five driving tours are outlined in a free booklet that you can follow, mile by mile. The trails all begin on the Ripley County Courthouse Square in Versailles. Brochures are available at the Ripley County Historical Society (on the Courthouse Square in Versailles), OR the Ripley County Tourism Bureau located at 220 E. US 50 in Versailles. Brochures are located outside the Tourism Bureau/Welcome Center so they are available 24/7.
Ripley County
7040 Whitewater River Ln, Brookville, IN
(888) 304-49044
Outdoor adventures in Canoeing, Kayaking, Rafting and Camping
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7040 Whitewater River Ln, Brookville, IN
1-513-312-9143 (Cell)
Wolf Creek Habitat is here to educate.
Topic: Wolf. All visitors are welcome on the weekends.
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7040 Whitewater River Ln, Brookville, IN
(812) 933-0661
The farm derives its name from Sister Michaela Lindemann one of the first women to join the new congregation of the Sisters of St. Francis in 1851. Sister Lindermann began directing the work on the then newly acquired land in 1854.
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In historic Metamora, IN
(765) 647-0670
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(765) 547-1947
Adventures of a life time.
Open 7 days a week all year. Reservations required. Surroundings
The whole town is a site to see.
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(765) 825-2054
Travel through time on Indiana’s most scenic railroad. The Whitewater Valley Railroad operates trains and special events throughout the year.
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(513) 295-4820
The Canal Trail follows the historic canal route as it travels through the heart of the Whitewater River Valley in Franklin County, Indiana.
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(765) 647-2330, (765) 647-5434, 1-800-634-4277
Whitewater River float trips renting canoes, kayaks, rafts, tubes and campsites on the privately owned sections of the Whitewater River; Shuttle service available.
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(765) 647-6512
www.indianamuseum.org/whitewater-canal-state-historic-site
The Whitewater Canal State Historic site operates a horse-drawn canal boat, the Ben Franklin III, as well as the Metamora Grist Mill.
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(765) 458-7229
www.franklincountyin.com/property/markers-wally-world
Looking for a fun time for you, your family and friends? Look no further…MARKER’S WALLY WORLD is your one stop for fun, food and relaxation! We offer Go-Karts, Arcade Games, Batting Cages and much, much more!
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