Visit Santa Claus Museum & Village in Santa Claus, Indiana
Discover the history of the town, step into the historic Santa Claus Church, and write a free letter to Santa in the original post office. For more information, call the Spencer County Visitors Bureau at (888) 444-9252 or visit SantaClausInd.org
Christmas Time In Santa Claus Indiana
We were just out for a day of Christmas spirit in our hometown of Santa Claus Indiana.
Santa Claus, Indiana is a year-round Christmas town
The Christmas celebrations never end in Santa Claus, Indiana
Santa Claus Indiana where Christmas is Everyday!
This tiny town of Santa Claus makes it feel like Christmas all year long. It was established in 1856 when the townsfolk heard sleigh bells outside of a town meeting. A child thought it was Santa Claus and shouted the name. That's exactly how the town came to be known as Santa Claus. I've been here twice now, once at Christmas time and I had to go back for a visit in the Summer just to see how it is. Even though this is a small town there is quite a bit to see here. They have a golf course at Christmas lake if you want to squeeze that in while your family goes shopping. Frosty's Fun Center has miniature golf, food and a little arcade. Santa's Lodge has just added a zip line course. A ride can be taken on one of the horses at Santa's Stables. The town is visited by many each year because of the theme park Holiday World. This is actually two parks in one but only one admission is required for entry. It is an amusement park and a water park so it seems like you can't possibly have all the fun in only one day. If you love history then the area is full of it. Holiday World began as Santa Land and became the U.S.'s first theme park in 1946. Head over to the Museum for a great showcase of how the town began and how it continues the tradition. While you are there you can check out the towns first post office, a church from 1880 and a huge Santa statue. Nearby is Candy Castle. This was the first themed attraction in the U.S. when it opened in 1935. They have all sorts of candy in there. Some of it is made in house but they also have candy from all over in case you are picky. Just outside of town sits Lincoln's Boyhood Home National Memorial and Park. Here you can catch a glimpse of what life was like during Abraham Lincoln's days as a boy. You can see where his cabin was, walk the grounds where he did and enjoy the Trail of Twelve Stones . The stones have been taken from various places across the nation where Lincoln had something significant happen. Each stone has a marker explaining what that even was. This is definitely the kind of place that makes you want to keep going back.
The town receives over 15,000 letters to Santa each year. A group of volunteers known as Santa's Elves replies to them all. It costs nothing more than the stamp you used to mail your letter there. If you're in town though you can write your letter and drop it off at the town's original post office for free. All the materials are provided there.
Send your letter to Santa year-round to:
P.O. Box 1
Santa Claus, IN 47579
Santa's Arrival & Tree Lighting Ceremony at Cincinnati Museum Center
On November 23, 2012, Santa Claus arrived at Cincinnati Museum Center for the official Tree Lighting Ceremony & Holiday Harmonies Kickoff!
Santa Claus Christmas Celebration in Santa Claus, Indiana
America’s Christmas Hometown is Santa Claus, Indiana, located about 3 hours south of Indianapolis. Don’t miss this year’s Santa Claus Christmas Celebration in Santa Claus, Indiana, held on the first three weekends of December. Treat your family to a memorable Christmas experience that can only be found in Santa Claus, Indiana!
Highlights of the Santa Claus Christmas Celebration – December 4-6, 11-13, and 18-20
Homes for Sale in Santa Claus Indiana - 467 S Kasper Drive, Santa Claus, IN
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Enjoy All of The Fabulous Amenities of Christmas Lake Village Including 3 Lakes (Christmas Lake, Lake Holly, & Lake Noel), a Beach/Swimming Area with Low & High Dives and Beach Volleyball, a Huge Park with a Basketball Court, Tennis Courts, Swings, Jungle Gyms, & a Shelter House, Boating, Fishing, and Skiing! Also enjoy golf course, pro shop, country club, pool, and restaurant for additional cost. Local amenities include Holiday World, Lake Rudolph, Santa Claus Museum, Santa's Candy Castle, Lincoln Boyhood National Park, and Lincoln State Park. VACATION YEAR ROUND!!!!!!!!!!
Santa's Lodge - Welcome!
Where it's Christmas every day of the year! We are the closest hotel to Holiday World and Splashin’ Safari, Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial, and Lincoln State Park and we bring our guests variety with our selection of family whirlpool suites, king suites, queen deluxe, and standard rooms.
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Santa Claus, IN 47579
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CHRISTMAS LAKE VILLAGE IN SANTA CLAUS INDIANA
VIDEO OF THE CHRISTMAS LAKE VILLAGE COMMUNITY AND ITS AMMENTIES
Santa's Elves in Santa Claus, Indiana
The mission of Santa's Elves is to preserve, interpret, and exhibit the cultural and natural history of the town of Santa Claus, Indiana,and to perpetuate the tradition of Santa’s Elves, Inc answering letters to Santa. For more information, contact the Spencer County Visitors Bureau at (888) 444-9252, or visit SantaClausInd.org.
Christmas Lake Village Festival of Lights in Santa Claus, Indiana
Tour the Christmas Lake Village Festival of Lights in Santa Claus, Indiana, on Saturday, December 12 and 19, 2015. For more information, contact the Spencer County Visitors Bureau at (888) 444-9252, or visit SantaClausInd.org
THREE Things about Holiday World | Santa Claus, Indiana
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I love to vacation as much as the next person, but since I have a full-time job and a limited number of the vacation days to use, I need to get creative. This summer I wanted to spend more time exploring destinations close to Chicago by taking weekend trips and just and was super pumped to open my summer season with a family trip to a Santa Claus, Indiana.Family weekend in Santa Claus, Indiana
Have you heard of Santa Claus in Indiana? According to some websites, it is where Santa Claus spends his summers and where your child’s “letters to Santa” go to, but could it really be true? How come have I never heard of this place? I started asking around and was shocked to find out that many of my Chicagoland friends have no idea of the magical place that screams Christmas just a drive away from the windy city.
I asked around but most of my Chicagoland friends had no idea of the magical place that screams Christmas just over in the next state. I was intrigued!
Santa Claus, Indiana is a town with a population of about 2,500 people. The town was originally called Santa Fe. When its citizens asked for a post office in 1856, they were told that Indiana already had a Santa Fe post office and that they would have to change their town’s name. It became Santa Claus, IN. and it also has The Santa Claus post office that gets on average half-million-holiday cards and roughly 10,000 letters from children (Santa’s address is 45 North Kringle Place, Santa Claus, IN 47579, if you are asking). This place has landmarks like Santa Claus Museum, Original Santa Claus Statue, Candy Castle, and a great Holiday World Theme Park.
This town is all about Christmas with the street names, local shops, and great local attractions, yet it’s a small town with fewer crowds and very accommodating to the families with little kids.
HOLIDAY WORLD THEME PARK IN SANTA CLAUS, INDIANA
If you spend a day at the Holiday World you will ask yourself “Why wouldn’t you come here every year?”
Santa Claus Land opened in 1946 as the theme park with a toy shop, toy displays, a restaurant, themed children’s rides, and, of course, Santa! The park grew over the years and in 1984 Santa Claus Land expanded to also include Halloween and 4th of July and changed its name to the Holiday World. Later the Splashin’ Safari Water Park came along covering nearly 40 acres and features two water coasters and wave pools, a river, family raft rides and water slides.
Today The Holiday World includes Christmas, Thanksgiving, Halloween, 4th of July, as well as the Splashin’ Safari and that means one day will most likely not be enough to experience this park to the fullest.
There are great areas designed especially for the little kids with lots of exciting rides. I love that these play areas are bit out of the way to make it easy for me as a parent to follow my toddler around the playground or sit back and enjoy my refreshment.
And speaking of the refreshment, the Holiday World in Indiana has FREE unlimited soft drinks and the variety is amazing and cold every single time!
The other thing you will absolutely love is the free sunscreen stations because you know you will forget to re-apply the sunscreen even if you bring it with.
As you can imagine the food is essential when you spend a whole day at the theme park, but imagine having Goblin burger or Safari pizza for breakfast, Thanksgiving lunch, and Mrs. Claus’s cookies for an afternoon snack?
Each section has a restaurant that compliments the theme.
And let’s not forget about the roller coasters – they are breathtaking!
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The History of The Big Guy: La Porte's Iconic Santa
Driving around downtown La Porte during the holiday season is like any other town - lights lit up on trees, holiday decorations up and down the main street. What La Porte has that many others don't is a historic Santa statue that has been a part of their community for decades. With Santa now up and waving to drivers down on Lincolnway, we decided to get a little history on this iconic landmark.
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Homes for Sale in Santa Claus Indiana - 311 S BALTHAZAR DRIVE, Santa Claus, IN
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Santa Claus, IN 47579
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Level lakefront lot on Christmas Lake. Enjoy All of The Fabulous Amenities of Christmas Lake Village Including 3 Lakes (Christmas Lake, Lake Holly, & Lake Noel), a Beach/Swimming Area with Low & High Dives and Beach Volleyball, a Huge Park with a Basketball Court, Tennis Courts, Swings, Jungle Gyms, & a Shelter House, Boating, Fishing, and Skiing! Also enjoy golf course, pro shop, country club, pool, and restaurant for additional cost. Local amenities include Holiday World, Lake Rudolph, Santa Claus Museum, Santa's Candy Castle, Lincoln Boyhood National Park, and Lincoln State Park. VACATION YEAR ROUND!!!!!!!!!!
Santa Claus, Indiana
Santa Claus is a town in Spencer County, Indiana, United States, in the southwestern part of the state. Located in Carter, Clay and Harrison Townships, it sits between Interstate 64 and the Ohio River. Wikipedia
Santa's Big Arrival at The Children's Museum of Indianapolis
This year Rudolph stayed at home while a RACE CAR delivered Santa Claus to the worlds largest children's museum, The Children's Museum of Indianapolis!
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My visit to the National Auto & Truck Museum in Auburn, IN.
Fun at Holiday World - Santa Claus Indiana
Coaster Nation has some fun at Holiday World & Splashin' Safari - Santa Claus Indiana.
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Santa's Arrival at Keydell Nurseries 2018
Santa arrives at Keydell Nurseries, Horndean