Ripon College (Ripon, WI)

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Getting to Ripon College - Todd Wehr Hall

Ripon is easily accessible by state highways 23, 44 and 49.

GPS Address (Todd Wehr Hall):  304 Ransom Street

From Milwaukee and points east or south: Follow I94N to Milwaukee. Follow 894 (bypass) around Milwaukee to Route 41/45. Follow 41N to Fond du Lac. Exit Route 23W (Johnson Street) to Ripon. In Ripon, 23 is Fond du Lac Street; take this to the intersection with Blackburn Street. Keep going straight ahead to stop sign (at Watson Street) and then turn right on Ransom Street.

From Green Bay and points north: Follow Highway 41 south to Oshkosh. Exit Route 44 west to Ripon. In Ripon, turn left at the first four-way stop onto Eureka Street. Proceed through the traffic light where Eureka turns into Blackburn Street. At the next traffic light (BP Station on left), turn right onto East Fond du Lac Street. At the next stop sign (Watson Street), go straight ahead on Seward Street, and then turn right on Ransom Street.

From Madison and points south or west: Follow 151E toward Fond du Lac. Exit Highway 26N. In Waupun, turn onto Highway 49N through Brandon to Ripon. In Ripon, turn left at the first stop light onto Fond du Lac Street. Proceed through the next traffic light to the four-way stop sign (Watson Street) and then turn right on Ransom Street.

From La Crosse and points west: Follow I-94E. In Mauston, exit Route 82E, which turns into Route 23E at the junction with Route 51. Follow Route 23E to Ripon. In Ripon, turn right at the second set of traffic lights (Family Video and Pizza Hut are on opposite corners) onto Union Street. Proceed south on Union and continue south through the four-way stop. You will reach the lower end of campus. To get to upper campus, turn left on Thorne Street, go up the hill and turn left on Ransom Street.

Parking

Cars can park in the municipal lot across from the Congregational Church/Todd Wehr/campus, located at 221 Ransom St (it is directly next to/behind the Ripon Community Church, not to be confused with the First Congregational Church, which is on the campus side of the street). 

Buses should park anywhere they can on the street (just watch parking near fire hydrants if snow has covered up street yellow lines). Buses also can also park along Merriman Lane (take Congress Street west to the service road -- Merriman Lane that is next to the Ripon College Physical Plant facilities), which also connects to parking lots west and north of Storzer Gym, where buses also can park.

Places to Eat in Ripon

Looking for somewhere to take your team ?  In addition to several fast food options on the west side of town, Ripon has some unique and delectable options, particularly downtown (a block from campus), which are kid-friendly, and inexpensive.

Things To Do During Downtime

Cookies

The Rippin' Good Cookie Outlet is open Friday until 4:30 p.m., and Saturday from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.  Located at 420 E. Oshkosh St.; (920) 748-0293.

Free Outdoor Ice Skating Rink

Corner of Watson and Seward Streets, just two short blocks from campus. Bring your own ice skates and dress warmly!

Lodging

Note:  This area lodging is listed strictly given for informational purposes.  The WHSFA or Ripon College does not promote or endorse any specific area accommodations. 

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