Santa Claus, Indiana

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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

Lake Rudolph

Stay and Play

Santa Claus Museum & Village

Santa Claus Christmas Store

Holiday Shopping

Lake Lincoln

Visit the Beach

Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari

Lincoln Pines Lakefront Resort

Santa’s Express Ziplines

Santa’s Candy Castle

Santa’s Lakeside Cottages

Santa’s Toys

Trip Ideas

What's Happening

What to Do in July

Summer has officially arrived and includes tons of fun activities! From live music to community celebrations, this month is going to be a fun one. …

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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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54 Things To Do

It’s starting to feel a lot like…Christmas AND summer! After all, the town of Santa Claus is the only place where you can experience the …

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7 Ways to Celebrate Christmas in July

In Santa Claus, Indiana, we’re always celebrating Christmas. We keep our Christmas trees up year round, and even our locally owned grocery store, Holiday Foods, fits in with the theme. You …

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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

Rock the World Christian Music Festival

Saturday, Aug 25, 2018

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Soul Pocket: A Tribute to Motown

Saturday, Jul 28, 2018

6:30 pm -

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Friday Night Fireworks

Friday, Jun 29, 2018 - Friday, Jul 27, 2018

9:00 pm -

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Halloween Weekends

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

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