Ben Franklin III, Canal Boat, Metamora, Indiana
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member paulspaper
N 39° 26.802 W 085° 08.010
16S E 660607 N 4368011
Visitors can step back in time while taking a leisurely 25-minute cruise on the Ben Franklin III.
Waymark Code: WM3GVC
Location: Indiana, United States
Date Posted: 04/05/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member RakeInTheCache
Views: 41

Historic horse drawn canal boat ride on the Whitewater Canal. Very historic and scenic area with water powered grist mill, historic buildings and the only wooden covered aqueduct in the United States.

Related Web Site: [Web Link]

Adult Ticket Price in local currency: 4.00

Period/Days/Hours of Operation:
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.


Food/Drink available on board?: no

Restroom facilities on board?: no

Protection from the elements on board: Both Indoor and Outdoor deck experience

Coordinates of the Ticket Counter: N 39° 26.795 W 085° 08.020

Required Photos Will be Uploaded: yes

Address of the Ticket Counter: Not listed

Visit Instructions:
Rule ammendment as of 03-July-2008, you must have ridden on the boat ride to log a visit. Non-compliant visits prior to this date may be grandfathered at the discretion of the waymyark owner.

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