Ripley - Tennessee - United States. Guide & Hotel Reservations from Cheap Hotels

Highway 51 will take you right into Ripley, Tennessee, where you will be conveniently located to explore all of the surrounding villages and towns. Ripley is a town of about 8000 people, so you are assured of a small town welcome when you decide to visit here. There are hotels for your accommodations and restaurants where you will get a delicious home cooked meal. The friendly townsfolk will assist you in any way they can to make this a memorable vacation.

History buffs will make the Historical Society in Ripley their first stop as they learn about the history of the town. Just 20 miles away in Brownsville, you can visit the West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center, where you can learn the history of this part of state and tour the exquisite displays. Visit the Alex Haley Home in nearby Hennings. The author of "Roots" made his home here from 1921 to 1929 and the museum features much memorabilia related to Haley and the TV mini-series that evolved from his books.

The Fort Pillow State Park offers you the opportunity to enjoy the scenic beauty of the area while camping, fishing, boating or simply having a picnic. There is also a museum at this park displaying fascinating exhibits of life in the past. As a strategic location during the Civil War, both Union and Confederate soldiers occupied this fort and you will see evidence of this at the museum.

Ripley offers you the essence of small town living, where you can find the peace and quiet you crave. You will make new friends that will draw you back time after time.