Location: Metamora
Top Things to do in Metamora
9 Things to do in Metamora That You Shouldn't Miss
Metamora is an unincorporated town and census-designated place in Metamora Township, Franklin County, Indiana. The town was once a stop along the Whitewater Canal and is now primarily dependent on tourism. As of the 2010 census, it had a population of 188.
Restaurants in Metamora
1. Metamora Gem Mine & Luna's Garden Gift Shop
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 16 reviews
Open April Through December
Reviewed By MattHalterman
We had a great time here doing the "Gem Mining." We had a group of eight, ranging from 7 years to 60 years old. We did one bucket & enjoyed it so much that we then did another larger bucket. After enjoying some other areas of Metamora, we all decided to return and do two more large buckets. Friendly owners, they really wanted us to have a great time. Good value for the money we all felt. We recommend purchasing the largest buckets you can afford. They are more expensive, but the quality of the gems you find is exponentially better (larger, nicer, rarer) & the larger buckets are really great for sharing. We had a blast here & will definitely return. Everyone in the entire group though it was fun & we all left with some great gemstone souvenirs.
2. Words & Images Home of The Train Place
3. Metamora Grist Mill
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 65 reviews
Reviewed By dadlape
Recently my teenage grandson and I did a day trip to Metamora from Cincinnati. Visiting during the early afternoon on a Friday, the Grist Mill was not crowded. The volunteer worker was extremely informative about how the mill operates and answered any questions. We toured the main floor of the mill as well as the lower floor. The mill is still in operation as grounded corn meal and grit meal are available to purchase. In all, the mill made for very good stop during our time in this canal town!
4. Whitewater Canal Trail
5. Whitewater Canal State Historic Site
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 30 reviews
Begin your trip to the Whitewater Canal State Historic Site by discovering Indiana's history with transportation at the Metamora Grist Mill. Discover the mill's history from its beginnings to today, and see for yourself how the mill grinds corn into flour, meal and grits - just as it has since the 1800s! Then mill grains yourself with a hand-powered grinder or learn how millers secured sacks of flour with a miller's knot. Children can explore our brand-new transportation discovery space. Learn how Hoosiers used to move from here to there on our wooden canal and train table, plus pack a model canal boat full of crates and merchandise before its journey down the canal to Cincinnati. This location is part of the Indiana State Museum and Historic Sites, a statewide museum system with 12 locations.
Reviewed By guylagregory - North Lima, United States
This quaint town was so much fun to walk through. I loved looking at the old buildings and seeing the history. The town is small, but they know how to celebrate! All the town folk are so very friendly!
6. Metamora Museum of Oddities
7. The Village Whimsy
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
8. Ben Franklin III Canal Boat
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 23 reviews
