Activities
Outdoor
Versailles State Park
Versailles State Park is a great place to kick back and relax or get energized hiking the trails, boating, kayaking, swimming, or horseback riding.
Over 24 miles of the state's best mountain bicycle trails are within the park.
1387 East U.S. 50
Versailles, IN
47042
Museums
Milan ’54 Hoosiers Basketball Museum
Wed-Sat 10am-4pm, Sun noon-4pm, Mon-Tues by appointment only
The story known around the world, the famous small-town basketball team from Milan won the State Championship in 1954, inspiring the movie "Hoosiers".
Ripley County Historical Society Museum
The museum is open by appointment.
Members of the Historical Society have collected many artifacts from throughout the county to have on display for visitors.
The Corner of Main and Water Streets
Versailles, IN
47042
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Great for kids
Bel-Aire Drive-In Theatre
Open in the summer. Take a scenic drive down Highway 421 to the iconic Bel-Air Drive-In Movie Theatre!
Located in Versailles, Indiana between Osgood and Versailles, The Bel-Air Drive-In Movie Theatre features two movies most Friday and Saturday nights.
US 421
Versailles, IN
47042
Sightseeing
Underground Railroad Driving Trails
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.
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.
Route 3 may be a good palce to start.
Covered Bridges
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.
Food and drinks
Dinner
Deaglan Town Square Grill
“Full Of Goodness" locally sourced, clean dining in Versailles, Indiana.
4:30 - 9:00pm Tuesday - Saturday
103 W Tyson St, Versailles, IN, United States, 47042
Ertel Cellars Winery and Restaurant
Wed-Sat 11am-7pm, Sun 10am-7pm & Brunch 10am-2pm.
Wine tasting, gourmet dinners-steaks, fresh fish, and more lunch-sandwiches, salads and soups. Winery tours available.
3794 E. County Rd. 1100N.
Batesville, IN
47006
Breweries
BierHaus at The Sherman
The Sherman Bier Haus offers a full-service restaurant experience, serving traditional German-American dishes made with locally sourced ingredients.
M-Sat, 11 am -11 pm
36 S Walnut St, Batesville, IN, United States, 47006
Lil’ Charlie’s Restaurant and Brewery
Sun-Thurs 11am-9pm, Fri-Sat 11am-10pm
One of the county's top hot spots, visit Lil'Charlie's Restaurant and Brewery for great food AND beer! They carry over 55 beers, plus 5 of their own microbrews.
504 E. Pearl St.
Batesville IN
47006
Breakfast
Emily’s Brew Coffee Co.
Casual, locally owned coffee shop serving hot and cold espresso drinks, along with pastries and smoothies.
Open daily 7 am to 2 pm.
107 N Washington St, Versailles, IN 47042
Big Four Cafe
Breakfast, brunch and lunch spot with a homey feel offering burgers, tacos, pancakes and more, plus a kids' menu.
Monday - Friday: 7:00 am - 2:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday: 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
121 Depot Street
Batesville, IN 47006
Lunch
Gold Star Chili
Gold Star offers traditional Cincinnati Chili, Cheese Coneys
326 S Washington St, Versailles, IN
Wagner’s Village Inn
Know for its peppery Indiana fried chicken.
22171 Main St, Oldenburg, IN, United States, 47036
Crossroads Family Resturant
615 W US Highway 50, Versailles, IN, United States, 47042
Open 7:30 am to 9 pm, closed Wednesdays
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