+ The City of Ripon
The community of Ripon, WI, is a great place to attend college! To prepare for your campus visit, here are recommended hotels, restaurants, airports, and other local resources.
Located in historic downtown Ripon, the Mapes Hotel is a cozy and comfortable hotel option only a few blocks from campus. Mapes does offer a campus visitor discount. Contact the Office of Admission to receive the discount code.
Located on HWY 23 on the west side of Ripon, the Cobblestone Suites hotel is fantastic chain hotel. It is located near Webster's Grocery store, a dog park, and many fast food locations. If you mention in your registration that you are a visitor of the college, they may give you a discount.
+ Local Restaurants
Roadhouse Pizza - Classic Ripon restaurant and a favorite of our alumni! Excellent pizza, burger, sandwiches, and more. Delivers to local hotels. Open Wednesday through Sunday | 4:00 p.m. to 9:00/10:00 p.m.
Knuth's Brewing Company - A local brewery which makes excellent woodfired pizzas, sandwiches, and salads. A great place for lunch or dinner. Open Tuesday through Saturday | 11:00 a.m. to 9:00/10:00 p.m.
The Public House - A traditional Irish pub with unique and interesting menu items. Open Tuesday through Saturday | 4:00 p.m. to 10:00/11:00 p.m. on week nights, 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. on Saturdays, and 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Sundays.
Mugs Coffeehouse - A favorite student hangout spot in downtown Ripon. Located a few blocks from campus, you can get an excellent latte, hot cocoa, or bakery goods. Open Wednesday through Sunday | 7:00/8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Mr. & Mrs. P's - One of the most popular breakfast spots in town! Big breakfasts, lunches, and dinners. Open Wednesday through Sunday | 7 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Occasionally open late for Friday Fish Fry.
Kristina's Family Cafe - A family run diner in downtown Ripon! Fantastic breakfasts and lunches all day. Open all week between 5:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
+ Fast Food
McDonald's
1113 W Fond Du Lac St
Ripon, WI 54971-9999
Culver's
1086 W Fond Du Lac St
Ripon, WI 54971
Taco Bell/KFC
1180 W Fond Du Lac St
Ripon, WI 54971
Kwik Trip - East Side
545 E Fond Du Lac St
Ripon, WI 54971
Kwik Trip - West Side
1123 W Fond Du Lac St
Ripon, WI 54971
Subway
1061 W Fond Du Lac St
Ripon, WI 54971
A&W
204 E Fond Du Lac St
Ripon, WI 54971
+ Recommended Airports
Location: 5300 S Howell Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53207
Time to campus: 1 hour and 32 minutes
Location: 10000 W Balmoral Ave, Chicago, IL 60666
Time to campus: 2 hours and 30 minutes
Location: W6390 Challenger Dr, Appleton, WI 54914
Time to campus: 46 minutes