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The crown jewel of attractions in
Metamora, see this water-powered mill in action grinding corn meal and flour.
Open April 1 through mid-December, Wednesday through Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5
p.m. Closed Monday, Tuesday, Easter,
Thanksgiving, Veterans Day, Primary Election Day, Election Day and Columbus
Day. For more information call 765-647-6512.
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Come to Metamora, Indiana and take a half hour excursion on the Ben
Franklin III. Open May 3rd through October 31st for rides. Wednesday - Sunday, at
noon, 1, 2, 3 and 4 p.m. There is an additional 5 p.m. ride every
Saturday in June, July, August. Rides are dependent on canal conditions. For more
information call 765-647-6512
$4.00 Adults (12-54); $3.50 Sr. Citizens (55+); $2.00 Youth (4-11); $1.00
Student School Groups; Free to 3 and under.
The Ben Franklin III, launched in 1989, was designed and constructed in
Pascagoula, Mississippi. Designed as a freighter, the vessel is 75
feet long and has a beam (width) of 12 feet. Constructed of wood and
fiberglass, it holds approximately 75 passengers and crew. The canal
water level will be down due to maintenance during March and part of April.
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Walking Tour
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Come explore some of Metamora, Indiana's historical buildings with a 20
minute walking tour. Includes 5 stops and 7 buildings adjacent to the
canal boat. Available May through October. Saturday - Sunday and
Holidays. 11:30 a.m, 1:30 p.m and 3:30 p.m.
Boat & Walking Tour Combination:
Adults: $6.00
Seniors: $5.50
Children: $3.00
Walking Tour Only:
Adults & Seniors $3.00
Children $1.00
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This train departs from our Connersville depot at 12:01 pm EST on every Saturday and Sunday between May 1 and October 31. This trip offers a 2 hour lay over in Metamora good for shopping, eating, and site seeing. The train departs Metamora for Connersville at 3:30 pm to arrive at the Connersville Depot at 5:00 pm.
The round trip fares for this train are $20 for adult and $10
for kids, one way fares are $15 for adults and $8 for kids. Caboose tickets are
available for $22 adult and $12 child.
Please note that our Connersville-Metamora Train is not running on the Weekends of June
20 - 22 and June 27 - 29.
Another WVRR train comprised of a locomotive and one or two coaches
operates as the Metamora Shuttle, carrying passengers further South on a
two-mile excursion along the restored canal, past the Canal Boat dock, a
working aqueduct, and a restored lock. Tickets can be purchased at the
Ticket Station on Main Street in Metamora. Coach rides $5.00, Locomotive Cab
ride $25.00.
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Aqueduct
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Metamora, Indiana has the only wood aqueduct still in service
in this country. It was built to carry the canal 16 feet above the
Duck Creek. It has a clear span (length) of 70 feet. The water
cross section is 17 feet wide and 3 feet deep. Restorations by the
State of Indiana are being undertaken in 2005 to extend the life of the
structure.
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Canal Lock #24
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Gordon's, or Millville Lock #24, was
one of 56 locks on the Whitewater Canal constructed to accommodate a 491 foot
drop in elevation along its course.
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Horse Stables
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Three large draft animals supply the
"horsepower" for the state's canal boat. In the 1840's, the mules and
horses used on the canal were often stabled right on the canal boat.
The Metamora horses are normally stabled on a farm just east of town.
The stable pictured here is where the horses reside on "work days" in
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Horse and Carriage Ride
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What better way to explore Metamora than on a beautiful carriage with family
and friends. $5.00 per person or $25.00 per carriage load. |
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Volunteers worked hard to add
a major attraction to the southeastern Indiana town of Metamora. A 2.6
mile rustic hiking & biking trail along the historic Whitewater Canal,
carrying locals and tourists out into the lush scenery of the Whitewater
River Valley.
The surface is crushed limestone, packed dirt and grass for
walking and off-road biking.
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Salt Creek Ranch offers 700 acres of wooded trails in beautiful Metamora,
Indiana. Enjoy the scenic beauty as you ride the trails though the
hills and water.
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