The Hotel Alternative Near the Creation Museum
Creation Museum Lodging

The Hotel Alternative Near the Creation Museum

An adults-only historic estate on the Ohio River, the kind of stay you remember as much as the museum itself.

Dates fill quickly for peak weekends. Check live availability or speak with our innkeeper.

Why Riverside Inn

The Creation Museum draws over 300,000 visitors a year, and most of them sleep in the same handful of chain hotels along I-75. There is a quieter option twenty miles down the river.

Riverside Inn is a five-suite historic bed and breakfast in Warsaw, Kentucky, about 45 minutes from Petersburg. Same trip, very different evenings.

45 min
To the Museum
40 min
To the Ark
21+
Adults Only
Included
Breakfast
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Benefits over a chain hotel

  • A real breakfast, not a continental bar
  • Quiet rural setting versus an interstate exit
  • 6.5 riverfront acres to walk in the evening
  • Personal innkeepers who know the museums well
  • Five suites, no hallways, no ice machines humming
Couples and small adult families
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Couples and small adult families

Because we are adults-only, we are best suited to couples, friends traveling together, and parents on a quiet trip without children. Guests under 18 cannot stay. For multi-generational trips, a chain hotel is honestly the better choice.

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Plan your day at the museum

The Creation Museum easily fills a full day, especially with the planetarium and gardens. Arrive at opening for the lightest crowds, break for lunch on site, and finish in the gardens late afternoon. You'll be back to the inn for a porch sunset.

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Local recommendations from your innkeeper

  • Wine and bourbon flights on the Riverside Wine Trail
  • Dinner at a riverboat restaurant in Cincinnati
  • A short detour to General Butler State Park
  • Belterra Park or the Florence area for evening dining
Reserve Your Dates

Skip the highway hotel

Two nights with us pairs perfectly with a museum trip. See live availability and reserve your suite.

What's Included

What's Included

  • 45 minutes from the Creation Museum
  • Adults-only quiet evenings
  • Full hot breakfast included
  • Five private king suites
  • Free private parking
  • Concierge planning help
  • Riverside walking trails
  • Easy I-71 and KY-8 access
Frequently Asked

Questions guests ask

How far is the Creation Museum from Riverside Inn?

About 45 minutes via KY-8 along the Ohio River, or via I-71 and I-275. Petersburg is a straightforward drive in either direction.

Is this a better choice than a hotel for families?

For couples and small adult families, yes. We are adults-only, so guests under 18 cannot stay. For multi-generational trips with children, a chain hotel may be a better fit.

Can we do both museums in one trip?

Yes. Three nights is the sweet spot. Direct lodging bookings include one Ark Encounter ticket with a 2-night stay, Ark Encounter plus Creation Museum combo tickets with a 3-night stay, and park hopper tickets with a parking pass with a 4-night stay. The Ark Encounter is about 40 minutes south and the Creation Museum about 45 minutes north.

What time is breakfast?

Breakfast is served at 9:00 AM. Monday is continental. If you need an early start for the Creation Museum, Ark Encounter, travel, or work, continental breakfast can be made available as early as needed by request.

What if we want to extend our stay?

Just ask. Our calendar is published live and we can almost always add a night if your suite is available.

Ready When You Are

Begin Your Riverside Inn Story

Speak with our innkeeper, request a custom proposal, or reserve your suite tonight. We typically reply within a few hours.

(859) 567-1329 · info@riversideinnbb.com