Grandparent Grandkid Getaway

Kids of all ages enjoy this fascinating museum. Take a look at one of the world’s largest comic book and super hero collections including the popular FX collectibles show. Have fun reliving plenty of TV memories. This collection cover the 80 year history of superheroes in comics, toys, film and animation is comprised of over 60,000 comics, over 10,000 toys and games, and over 100 pieces of animation and comic art. The Hollywood section boasts such items as the original shield used in Captain America: The First Avenger, the Shelby Cobra from Iron-Man, the Hell Cycle from Ghost Rider, and a screen used Green Lantern ring worn by Ryan Reynolds. You’ll also find a recreation of the Bat Cave from the 1960’s Batman television series featuring Adam West’s personal Batman costume.

Bumper Boats

Just like the car except on water! Have tons of fun bumping into your friends on these inflatable boats.

• Each rider must purchase a ticket at the "Customer Service Counter".
• Ride is for children five years and older.
• Each boat has a 165 lb. weight limit.
• Only one person per boat
• This attraction lasts for 5 minutes.
• After purchasing your ticket, take it to the Train Depot for the attraction attendant.
• Linton's is not liable for any injury.

​Gem Stone Mining

Choose from different varieties then you and your family can 'pan' for your jewels at the mine. Select and purchase your gem bag at the customer service counter.

Hand Paddle Aqua Boats

Have tons of fun on a hot summer day paddling around the shallow pond in our paddle boats! You will have plenty of time to explore the whole pond!

• Each rider must purchase a ticket at the "Customer Service Counter".
• Ride is for children 6 years old and older.
• Kid boats have a 130 lb. weight limit.
• Adult boats have a 250 lb. weight limit.
• Only one person per boat
• This attraction lasts for 5 minutes.
• After purchasing your ticket, take it to the Train Depot for the attraction attendant.
• Linton's is not liable for any injury.

Japanese Koi Feeding

This activity brings fun and giggles to all who do it! For only two quarters you can enjoy feeding hundreds of our aquatic friends clamoring for your undivided attention. The fish feeding station is located near our Lighthouse.

Mini Excavator

We supply the machinery you supply the fun! Our mini excavator lets you move soil from one area to the other, using a mini version of the real thing!

• Each rider must purchase a token at the "Customer Service Counter".
• Ride has a 250 lb. weight limit.
• Only one guest on excavator at a time
• No guests are allowed inside the fenced in area
• This attraction lasts for 5 minutes.
• After purchasing your token, take it to the Train Depot for the attraction attendant.
• Linton's is not liable for any injury.

Pedal Go Karts

Weave in and around the trees while racing around the track with the foot powered pedal cars.

• Each rider must purchase a ticket at the "Customer Service Counter".
• Ride is for adults and children (five years and older.)
• Only one person per go kart. (No children allowed on lap)
• No crashing into the wall or bumping other drivers.
• This attraction lasts for 5 minutes.
• After purchasing your ticket, take it to the Train Depot for the attraction attendant.
• Linton's is not liable for any injury.

Hand Pedal Train Ride

Zip around the train track with our unique hand peddle cars. See how many times you can make it around! Race against your friends or family!

• Each rider must purchase a ticket at the "Customer Service Counter".
• Ride is for children two years and older.
• Adults may only ride on the red "Adult train car".
• This attraction lasts for 5 minutes.
• After purchasing your ticket or season pass, take it to the Train Depot for the attraction attendant.

Petting Zoo & Bird Aviary--Free

Visiting our furry and feathered animal friends is FREE! Feeding them only cost two quarters! Sit in the shade and relax while watching our 4 legged friends. Our Petting Zoo is located in the southwest area of our Garden Center.

• Please enjoy our animals!
• Petting and feeding is done at your own risk. Please do not feed your fingers or popcorn to the animals, for it makes them sick!
• Please do not feed the pigs! They are on a controlled diet so we can keep them healthy.
• Linton's is not liable for any injury.

Quad Cycle Family Bike

Wow! A bike that seats up to 4 people. Take an enjoyable bike tour of our gorgeous Garden Centre, peddle around Lake Linton. Travel past the Petting zoo, then zoom thru the train tunnel. Then do it all over again!!!

• Quad cycle is for ONLY 4 persons at a time. (No children allowed on laps)
• One person per seat.
• No standing allowed on back of Quad Cycle.
• Each group must purchase a ticket at the "Customer Service Counter"
• One ticket may be used for admission for up to 4 people.
• Hands and feet must remain in the Bike at all times.
• The length of the attraction is two 'loops' around Linton's Garden Centre.
• Return the Quad Cycle to the Train Depot at end of second lap.
• The Quad Cycle is not meant to carry plants or other garden center items, it is only for recreational use.
• After purchasing your ticket, take it to the train depot for the attraction attendant.
• Linton's is not liable for any injury.

Shooting Gallery

Try your luck at shooting the moving targets, or the roosting chicken, or any of the other varmints in the Shooting Gallery. Located in our Annual House.

Swan Paddle Boat

Take a relaxing tour around Lake Linton aboard the Swan peddle boat. Watch the resident Koi follow you around the pond. Fits up to a family of 5!

• Each rider must purchase a ticket at the "Customer Service Counter".
• All Swan Paddle Boat guests must wear life vests.
• Swan Paddle Boat guests must remain seated at all times.
• Children under 6 years old must be accompanied by a paying adult on the Swan Paddle Boat.
• Swan Paddle Boat rides are for up to four guests and last for 5 minutes.
• After purchasing your ticket or season pass, take it to the Train Depot for the attraction attendant.
• Linton's is not liable for any injury.

Water Orbs

• Water orbs are for our guests 5 years and older (only 1 guest per orb).
• Water orbs are tethered, and will be retrieved after five minutes.
• Water orb users under 12 years old must be accompanied by an adult who will remain on the dock.
• Shoes must be removed prior to getting into the water orbs.
• After purchasing your ticket or season pass, take it to the Train Depot for the attraction attendant.
• Linton's is not liable for any injury.

Zorb Ball

Zorb Ball is a unique sport rolling experience and is designed for those who are seeking to get excitement. The zorb ball is double-sectioned which has one ball inside the other with an air layer between. It is a 'ball of fun'!

• Each rider must purchase a ticket at the "Customer Service Counter".
• Zorb is for our guests 5 years and older (only 1 guest per zorb).
• Zorb users under 12 years old must be accompanied by an adult who will remain near the attraction. (Shoes must be removed prior to getting into the zorb.)
• After purchasing your ticket, take it to the Train Depot for the attraction attendant.
• Linton's is not liable for any injury.

Bonneyville Mill, Bristol

Feel the floor shake as giant millstones rumble into action grinding grain into flour at Indiana’s oldest continuously operating gristmill. A friendly miller tells all about the process and types of grain. Explore the 150 plus year-old mill where there’s a story on every floor. The mill is picture perfect and the surrounding county park is ideal for a nature-filled walk along well marked paths.

Farm Fun & Dinner at Meadow Brook Farm

Do you enjoy the sight of a tractor harvesting stalks of corn, the touch of a furry donkey nose, or the smell of warm apple cider? These are all things that can be found at Meadow Brook Farm and Historic Home in Northern Indiana. Come take a tour of the 1860 vintage home that was constructed during the Civil War.

Hear documented stories from the farm’s Author and Storyteller from visitors that traveled the nearby Pumpkinvine Railway, while sipping on some cider/lemonade and munching on a homemade donut. The carefully restored barns are places of gathering and fellowship and is your host location for a delicious lunch or dinner. Enjoy hands-on fun with a make-take homespun donkey craft followed by the story of the Jesus Donkey with opportunities to pet and take a fun fall photo op which is just irresistible! Your afternoon or evening experience at Meadow Brook will be filled with memorable experiences and one you won’t forget!

“Udderly” Fun and Corn Maze at Knollbrook Farm

See plenty of contented cows touring family-operated Knollbrook Farm in Goshen. It’s one of only ten robotic dairy farms in Indiana using cutting-edge technology and sustainable practices in maintaining their herd of more than 100 dairy cows. Watch as their “girls” are pampered relaxing on the regularly aerated compost bedding pack (soft, fluffy, sustainable bedding) and roam freely with no stalls to hamper their movements. Then observe how they line up for their “candy” treat while being robotically milked.

And where there are dairy cows there are always irresistibly cute calves. Groups love the chance to get close to these “cuties” to pet and feed them. Great photo op too! The farm also provides plenty of fun photo ops around the “cow” and “spider” made of hay bales. Come autumn (mid-Sept-Oct) their giant corn maze, pumpkin sling shot and carpet ball are extra sure-to-please activities.

Shirley’s Popcorn Gourmet Popcorn

Shop for your favorite and tasty gourmet popcorn flavors then set up your own fun family competition aka “Popcorn Olympics”. Can Grandma toss a piece of popcorn in Grandpa’s mouth? How far and how fast can the grandkids move popcorn by blowing thru straws? These fun ideas and more are all available by asking the friendly Shirley’s Popcorn owner, Kate, for tips, tricks and inspiration. Pick up a “winning bag” for the end of your games or ride home too!

Dutch Creek Animal Farm

Tour the farm on a horse drawn wagon ride or on foot, but only the guided wagon ride allows you to feed the animals! Fun for all ages! You’ll want to see this alternative farm where cows, llamas, monkeys, camels, deer, ostriches, kangaroos, porcupine make their home. Be sure to bring your camera as you will be close to the animals!

Elkhart County Visitor Center

Group Tours

Email: sayhi@eccvb.org
Phone: 574.262.8161
Fax: 574.262.3925