With lakes and rivers to spare, Indiana offers a variety of fun-filled waterside activities during warmer months. From jet boat rides to scenic wine cruises, there’s always something fun happening out on the water. For a relaxing and historic tour of an incredible Indiana lake (and day filled with excitement), check out this unique old-fashioned paddle boat cruise at Indiana Beach.
The Shafer Queen is a historic paddle boat that offers scenic tours of Lake Shafer.
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The Shafer Queen can be found at Indiana Beach and is one of the most iconic attractions at this waterfront park.
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It’s the largest paddle wheel driven tourist boat in Indiana, first making its debut at this popular theme park in 1961.
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Although the original Queen retired in 1972, the new boat, which you can still ride today, was opened to the public in 1973.
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The Shafer Queen offers both indoor and outdoor seating options.
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All tours depart from the Indiana Beach boardwalk. Visitors can take a half hour or 75-minute lake tour.
Robert Gerbig/Flickr Visitors must purchase tickets to Indiana Beach to board the Shafer Queen. Tickets start at $2.50 per kid and $5.00 per adult.
You can take an epic adventure on the Queen Shafer starting in early May through September.
mulf/Flickr You’ll find this historic paddle boat at Indiana Beach Amusement Resort, 5224 E. Indiana Beach Rd., Monticello, IN USA 47960.
Have you ever experienced this unique paddle boat cruise in Indiana? What was your favorite part about the tour?
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Visitors must purchase tickets to Indiana Beach to board the Shafer Queen. Tickets start at $2.50 per kid and $5.00 per adult.
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You’ll find this historic paddle boat at Indiana Beach Amusement Resort, 5224 E. Indiana Beach Rd., Monticello, IN USA 47960.
For another exciting boating adventure in the Hoosier state, check out this charming riverboat cruise adventure.
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