Tippah district, Mississippi, United States

Places to visit near Ripley

Ripley is a town in Tippah district, Mississippi, United States, home to about 5,357 people. Within 50 km by road there are 187 places to visit — 97 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 50 hill stations & viewpoints, 31 churches and 2 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Lake Chautauqua (12 km), Lake Mohawk (27 km) and Davis Bridge Battlefield (45 km).

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Ripley, Mississippi
Ripley, Tippah district, Mississippi, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Ripley at a glance

Location
Tippah district, Mississippi, United States
Population
about 5,357
Coordinates
34.7298° N, 88.9506° W
Places within 50 km
187 (4 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Ripley

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Ripley: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Things to see near Ripley, by type

Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Ripley

123 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Ripley. The closest is Eugene Bennett Pond Dam (7 km); the best-known is Lake Chautauqua (12 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Ripley

62 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Ripley. The closest is Wicker Mountain (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Churches near Ripley

41 churches within 100 km of Ripley. The closest is Antioch Church (8 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Ripley

11 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Ripley. The closest is Big Hill Pond State Park (49 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Ripley

10 museums within 100 km of Ripley. The closest is Tippah County Historical Museum (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Forts & heritage near Ripley

10 forts & heritage within 100 km of Ripley. The closest is W.M. Browning Cretaceous Fossil Park (42 km); the best-known is Davis Bridge Battlefield (45 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Ripley

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 82 km on the road.

  1. Start in Ripley
  2. 12 km Lake Chautauqua · lake, Tippah
  3. 12 km Wicker Mountain · viewpoint, Tippah
  4. 8 km Eugene Bennett Pond Dam · dam, Tippah
  5. 23 km Lake Mohawk · lake, Tippah
  6. 27 km Tippah County Historical Museum · museum, Tippah
  7. 0 km Back to Ripley

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How to reach Ripley

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    Places near Ripley by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs123Eugene Bennett Pond Dam (7 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints62Wicker Mountain (8 km)
    Churches41Antioch Church (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens11Big Hill Pond State Park (49 km)
    Museums10Tippah County Historical Museum (1 km)
    Forts & heritage10W.M. Browning Cretaceous Fossil Park (42 km)
    Parks4Brices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site (40 km)
    Other attractions2The Grove (84 km)
    Waterfalls1Water Falls Pickwick Lake (93 km)

    Ripley: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Ripley?

    Lake Chautauqua (lake, about 12 km), Tippah County Historical Museum (museum, about 1 km), Lake Mohawk (lake, about 27 km), Eugene Bennett Pond Dam (dam, about 7 km), Wicker Mountain (viewpoint, about 8 km), Tippah Lake (lake, about 8 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Ripley?

    187 places on Spotwander: 97 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 50 hill stations & viewpoints, 31 churches, 2 wildlife, forests & gardens, 2 museums.

    Which is the nearest lake to Ripley?

    Eugene Bennett Pond Dam, about 7 km by road; Tippah Lake (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Ripley?

    Wicker Mountain, about 8 km by road; Lindsey Mountain (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Ripley?

    Antioch Church, about 8 km by road; Beream Church (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Ripley?

    Start in Ripley, visit Lake Chautauqua, then Wicker Mountain, then Eugene Bennett Pond Dam, then Lake Mohawk, then Tippah County Historical Museum, and drive back — about 82 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Ripley?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Ripley

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Ripley’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Ripley on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.