Tourism

Cultural related tourism in Indiana accounts for more than $4.9 billion in economic activity, contributing more than $43 million in business related taxes every year, with a significant cluster of these attractions and activities close to Indianapolis and Chicago, signaling an opportunity for growth in this region. In addition to providing an atmospheric sense-of-place and … Continue reading →

Events and Operations

Diverse programs lead visitors and tourists on rail and trail to downtown. Daily Trains – operating several days a week, daily trains give visitors an opportunity to experience recreation and transportation on a streetcar or vintage passenger train, as well as connect the zoo to downtown. Scheduled trains can also provide an alternative transportation method … Continue reading →

Education Outreach

Railroad operations provide a wealth of educational opportunities with science, technology, engineering, and math (S.T.E.M.) as well as history. STEM has a stronghold in Northeast Indiana, which has the highest concentrations of NewTech schools in the country. With special opportunities for middle and high school age curriculums, Headwaters Junction provides a hands-on environment for skills … Continue reading →

History Made Elsewhere

Though Headwaters Junction is unique in its establishment and conceptualization, like-minded efforts have found success elsewhere in the country. SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO – 50 acres of blighted industrial and abandoned railroad properties have been rejuvenated as a cultural public park, retail, and live/work destinations known as the Santa Fe Railyards. From the beginning, the … Continue reading →