Metamora, Indiana Tourist Attractions

GRIST MILL - 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 or visit the Grist Mill Page.

Read about the History of the Metamora Grist Mill

HORSE-DRAWN CANAL BOAT - 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.

Read about the History of the Metamora Canal

WHITEWATER VALLEY RAILROAD - This train departs from our Connersville depot at 12:01 pm EST on every Saturday and Sunday between May 1 and October 31 (except the 3rd and 4th weekend un June). 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. 

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.

More Info and Pricing at the Whitewater Railroad Website

WOOD AQUEDUCT - 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.

CANAL LOCK #24 - 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.

The water level could be raised or lowered eight feet. The gates were operated by two men.

CANAL BOAT HORSE STABLE - 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 between canal boat trips.

CARRIAGE RIDE - 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.

WHITEWATER HIKING-BIKING TRAIL - 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.

More information about the Trail

HORSEBACK RIDING - 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.

More information about Salt Creek Ranch

METAMORA AUCTION HOUSE - Open to the public. Auctions are held every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month at 6:30 p.m. For a listing of what is being auctioned go to auctionzip.com. NOW TAKING CONSIGNMENTS - Household, Antiques, Collectibles, Personal Property, Farm Equipment, etc. For consignments or information call Darius and Norma Ward: DAY: 513-314-3105; EVENING: 765-647-3400. Email: metamora_auction_house@yahoo.com

The auction house is located at the west end entrance of Historic Metamora. (Located on the same road as the Gristmill).

Darious Ward Auctioneering
19189 Pennington Road - Metamora, IN 47030

More information about Metamora Auction House

PLAYGROUND AND SHELTER - Playground area has swings, a slide, tether ball, monkey bars, wood two story play area, basketball, sand vollyball (bring your own ball) and a baseball field. There are also 2 large shelters with picnic tables. Located west of the State Historic Offices on Clayborne Street.