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 great 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 a fantastic chain hotel. It is located near HyVee Grocery store, a dog park, and many fast food locations. Discounts are available for guest of Ripon College.
Local Restaurants
Roadhouse Pizza - Classic Ripon restaurant and a favorite of our alumni! Excellent pizza, burger, sandwiches, and more. 
Knuth's Brewing Company - A local brewery which makes excellent woodfired pizzas, sandwiches, and salads. A great place for lunch or dinner. 
The Public House - A traditional Irish pub with unique and interesting menu items. 
Wisco Coffee Company - 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. 
Mr. & Mrs. P's - One of the most popular breakfast spots in town! Big breakfasts, lunches, and dinners. 
Kristina's Family Cafe - A family run diner in downtown Ripon! Fantastic breakfasts and lunches all day.
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