Hesston Steam Museum photo (click to enlarge)
Experience history in motion this Memorial Day weekend as Hesston Steam Museum opens for the season. The museum, nestled on beautiful grounds in northern LaPorte County, offers rides on steam-powered trains, working vintage machines and food provided by a notable local restaurant.
Hours are 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., but come early for breakfast at 8 a.m. Trains start running at noon.
Climb aboard any or all of three steam-powered railroads for a scenic ride over bridges, through scenic woods and past lakes and farm fields. Historic steam locomotives will take you back to a byegone era. A steam saw mill and electric light plant are also in operation to entertain and enlighten your family.
Enjoy breakfast, lunch and ice cream at Doc’s, featuring farm-fresh food crafted by the artisans from Spire restaurant in LaPorte. While the museum campus officially opens at 11:30, Doc’s Soda Fountain serves breakfast from 8 to 11:30. Picnickers are welcome to enjoy the grounds. And visit The Depot Store to shop for shirts, “Thomas the Tank Engine” toys and more.
For more information, visit www.hesston.org.
Hesston Steam Museum photo (click to enlarge)