'Spirit of Jasper' Tourist Train Set to Run in Southern Indiana

The Spirit of Jasper tourist train will embark on a new journey Friday, November 27 with its first “Ride & Dine” trip to Dubois, IN, approximately 11 miles northeast of Jasper. Guests will ride in style on three beautifully renovated, climate-controlled lounge cars complete with restrooms and comfortable seating. The “Ride & Dine” will feature a meal and beverage catered by the Schnitzelbank, a locally owned authentic German restaurant, live music and a cash bar. The train departs from the Jasper Train Depot at 5:00 p.m. and returns at 8:00 p.m.

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Interior view of one of the three "Spirit of Jasper" train cars.

“The Spirit of Jasper “Ride & Dine” is a wonderful asset to Dubois County, providing a unique evening entertainment option for our visitors to Dubois County and southern Indiana.” - Kristen Ruhe, Executive Director, Dubois County Visitors Center

Jasper, IN (PRWEB) November 20, 2009

The Spirit of Jasper tourist train will embark on a new journey Friday, November 27 with its first “Ride & Dine” trip to Dubois, IN, approximately 11 miles northeast of Jasper. Guests will ride in style on three beautifully renovated, climate-controlled lounge cars complete with restrooms and comfortable seating. The “Ride & Dine” will feature a meal and beverage catered by the Schnitzelbank, a locally owned authentic German restaurant, live music and a cash bar. The train departs from the Jasper Train Depot at 5:00 p.m. and returns at 8:00 p.m.

The cost per trip is $35.00 per person with meal included. Reservations may be made by calling the Jasper Chamber of Commerce at 812-482-6866 Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
The “Ride & Dine” will also run on Saturday, November 28 and December 11, 12 and 19.

The Spirit of Jasper train is part of the overall planning effort of the non-profit organization ROJAC (Redevelop Old Jasper Action Coalition) to redevelop the “Old Jasper” district near the Patoka River, within walking distance of downtown Jasper. Other amenities in the Old Jasper area include the Jasper Train Depot, constructed in 2004 as a replica of the former structure built in 1906; Jasper Riverwalk, a 2.1-mile paved path, which features a gazebo and seating along the River; and the Jasper City Mill, the latest addition to the district, where guests can watch the workings of the waterwheel and corn meal production and browse for souvenir items available for purchase in the gift shop. The Mill is also set to open its doors on Friday, November 27 from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

The “Ride & Dine” events for the remainder of the year are sponsored by ROJAC. Both the Train and Mill will be operated by the City of Jasper Park & Recreation Department after the first of the year. Train trips from Jasper to French Lick Casino, approximately 25 miles northeast of Jasper, are being planned for 2010.

For more information, including a free Dubois County Visitors Guide and a complete listing of area hotels, go to http://www.visitduboiscounty.com or contact the Dubois County Visitors Center at 800-968-4578.

The Dubois County Visitors Center & Tourism Commission promotes the growth and development of the convention, visitor, and tourism industry in the county and is the one community organization empowered to do so. Tourism contributes an estimated $81.1 million annually to the Dubois County economy.

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