Santa Claus, Indiana

Welcome To

America's Christmas Hometown

Find things to do, places to eat, hotels and lodging in and around the town of Santa Claus, Indiana. Visit the world's first theme park, Holiday World & Splashin' Safari, and explore other Christmassy attractions. Spot Santa Claus himself during the summer and holiday seasons!

Holiday World

Frozen Hot Chocolate

Delicious!

Lincoln Pines

Cabins & More

Santa's Express Zip Lines

Santa's Stables

Horseback Riding

Santa's Cottages

Family Cottages

Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari

Santa’s Toys

Lake Rudolph Campground & RV Resort

Santa Claus Museum & Village

Evergreen Boutique & Christmas Shop

Santa Claus Christmas Store

Trip Ideas

What's Happening

I Scream, You Scream

It’s National Chocolate Ice Cream Day. Although we’re not sure why every day isn’t some sort of ice cream day, we’re pretty excited about this …

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August Activities and Events

Look forward to a lot of live music and summer celebrations this month! There’s still plenty of summer fun in Santa Claus, Indiana, and sites …

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Weekday Winners

You might have noticed August can be a strange month around here. It’s true that a few local businesses and one amazing theme park go …

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Pick A Theme, Any Theme

If you haven’t noticed yet, this area is chock-full of themed attractions. Whether they’re historical, Christmassy, or focused on outdoor recreation, there are tons of things to …

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Plan Your Trip

Interactive Map

Exploring the Santa Claus area has never been so easy. Use our interactive map to find things to do and interact with the best lodging, dining and shopping experiences in Santa Claus, Indiana.

Find a Place to Stay

With over 800 beds in Spencer County, you're sure to find a place to lay your head over your weekend getaway.

Seasonal Highlights

No matter when you visit, you'll find something to do.

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Featured Events

St. Meinrad ROCKS! Fest

Friday, Sep 21, 2018 - Saturday, Sep 22, 2018

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Rock the World Christian Music Festival

Saturday, Aug 25, 2018

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Halloween Weekends

Friday, Sep 14, 2018 - Saturday, Oct 27, 2018

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51st Annual Dale Fall Festival

Thursday, Sep 6, 2018 - Saturday, Sep 8, 2018

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