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Ohio has some pretty incredible pieces of history that remain standing to this day.

Rider’s Inn in Painesville, Ohio is a historic treasure Ohio history buffs will love. It’s a bed and breakfast, restaurant and pub that was once a stop on the Underground Railroad. You’ll never forget your stay (or a meal) here. Check it out:

Since the early 1800s, this historic inn has stood the test of time. It served as both a restaurant and inn along the Oregon Trail and the Underground Railroad.

evarett/Trip Advisor You’ll find it at 792 Mentor Ave., Painesville, OH 44077.

Slaves passing through could find refuge in the basement when a light in the uppermost southern part of the building was on.

FamilyTravelSeries/Trip Advisor For several years, the inn was run by Joe Rider and his family. The inn’s current owner and operator, Elaine Crane, continues to preserve the legacy and historic integrity of the building.

Today, you can stay in one of the 10 guest rooms. Each have their own historic charm and range in price from $90 - $155 a night.

HistoryTravelerOhio/Trip Advisor For specific rooms, rates and other information, click here.

If you’re not able to spend the night, you can always stop into the restaurant or pub for a delicious meal and some spirits.

OhioTea/Trip Advisor Lunch is served from 11:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Monday - Saturday and dinner is served from 4:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. on Sunday - Thursday, as well as 4:30 p.m. - 11 p.m. (or later) on Friday - Saturday. The pub is open late on Monday - Sunday, starting at 8 p.m. each night.

Parts of the inn are also rumored to be haunted—but don’t let that stop you from exploring this irreplaceable piece of Ohio history.

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Rider’s Inn is located at 792 Mentor Ave., Painesville, OH 44077. Have you ever been here before? If so, we want to know what your experience was like!

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You’ll find it at 792 Mentor Ave., Painesville, OH 44077.

FamilyTravelSeries/Trip Advisor

For several years, the inn was run by Joe Rider and his family. The inn’s current owner and operator, Elaine Crane, continues to preserve the legacy and historic integrity of the building.

HistoryTravelerOhio/Trip Advisor

For specific rooms, rates and other information, click here.

OhioTea/Trip Advisor

Lunch is served from 11:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Monday - Saturday and dinner is served from 4:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. on Sunday - Thursday, as well as 4:30 p.m. - 11 p.m. (or later) on Friday - Saturday. The pub is open late on Monday - Sunday, starting at 8 p.m. each night.

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For more historic places in Ohio, check out our previous article: These 11 Old Restaurants In Ohio Have Stood The Test Of Time.

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