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Spencer County is located in southern Indiana. The nearest airports are Louisville International Airport (SDF), approximately 80 miles to the east, and Evansville Regional Airport (EVV), approximately 47 miles to the west. Interstate 64 provides direct access to Spencer County via exits 57A and 63.

Santa Claus

The town of Santa Claus is a small community of approximately 2,500 residents who play host to over one million visitors during summer. Though we are a small town, several attractions are spread out and there are few sidewalks. Walking is only encouraged in the Kringle Place Shopping Center. We recommend visitors plan on driving to other area attractions. Free parking is available at all lodging and attractions. There are no buses, trams, or taxi services.

Highway 162 goes right through town, separating Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari’s parking lots. This highway provides direct access to shopping in Kringle Place and lodging at Santa’s Lodge and Santa’s Lakeside Cottages.

The other main artery through the town of Santa Claus is Highway 245, along which you will find Sun Outdoors Lake Rudolph and several vacation rentals. Heading south offers direct access to the Santa Claus Museum & Village and Santa’s Candy Castle.

Lincoln City

Lincoln City is five miles west of Santa Claus, where you will find Lincoln State Park to the left and Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial to the right. It’s a short five-minute drive. The parks are separated by Highway 162, so visitors are encouraged to drive from one to the other.

Dale

The town of Dale is eight miles north of Santa Claus on Highway 245, as well as multiple exits off of US-231, and offers hotels, including Baymont Inn and Suites and Motel 6 and several restaurants.

St. Meinrad

St. Meinrad is located less than nine miles northwest of Santa Claus. The main roads through town are SR 62 and SR 545. Great day trips include: Saint Meinrad Archabbey and the Saint Meinrad Archabbey Gift Shop, as well as Monkey Hollow Winery and Distillery.

Rockport

US-231 makes traveling south to Rockport very easy. Rockport is home to several historical sites. Step back in time inside the 13 Lincoln-era replica cabins at the Lincoln Pioneer Village & Museum, visit where Abe operated his ferry boat business at Lincoln Ferry Park, as well as Lincoln Landing, where he launched a flatboat to transport produce to New Orleans for a local merchant in 1828. Restaurants and lodging are also available.

From Lincoln Pioneer Village & Museum in the south end to Saint Meinrad Archabbey in the north end of the county, it’s only 32 miles to experience all Spencer County has to offer.

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Upcoming Events

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Music at Pepper’s Ridge Winery
June 3 , 2023
Krashin' 4 Kids
June 3 , 2023
Rearview: A Tribute to Pearl Jam
June 3 , 2023
Music at Monkey Hollow Winery and Distillery
June 3 , 2023
'84: A Van Halen Tribute
June 10 , 2023
Music at Monkey Hollow Winery and Distillery
June 10 - 11, 2023
Music at Pepper’s Ridge Winery
June 11 , 2023
Footloose the Musical
June 15 , 2023
Footloose the Musical
June 16 , 2023
Music at Pepper’s Ridge Winery
June 17 , 2023
Music at Monkey Hollow Winery and Distillery
June 17 , 2023
Footloose the Musical
June 17 , 2023
The Rivalry
June 22 , 2023
The Rivalry
June 23 , 2023
Music at Pepper’s Ridge Winery
June 24 , 2023
Music at Monkey Hollow Winery and Distillery
June 24 , 2023
The Rivalry
June 24 , 2023
Music at Pepper’s Ridge Winery
June 25 , 2023
Music at Monkey Hollow Winery and Distillery
July 1 , 2023
Red, White, & BOOM
July 1 , 2023
Electric Avenue: The 80s MTV Experience
July 8 , 2023
Christmas in July Craft Fair
July 8 , 2023
Music at Monkey Hollow Winery and Distillery
July 8 , 2023
Music at Monkey Hollow Winery and Distillery
July 15 , 2023
Christmas in July Celebration
July 22 , 2023
Music at Monkey Hollow Winery and Distillery
July 22 - 23, 2023
Ace Frehley
July 29 , 2023
Music at Monkey Hollow Winery and Distillery
July 29 , 2023
Holidays in the Sky Drone and Fireworks Spectacular
June 17 - July 30, 2023
Southern Avenue
Aug 12 , 2023
Turn the Page: A Tribute to Bob Seger
Aug 26 , 2023
Monsters of Yacht with Peter Beckett of Player
Sep 2 , 2023
Eddie Montgomery of Montgomery Gentry
Sep 9 , 2023
Halloween Weekends
Sep 15 - 16, 2023
Wine Fest
Sep 16 , 2023
Halloween Weekends
Sep 22 - 23, 2023
Led Zeppelin 2
Sep 23 , 2023
Halloween Weekends
Sep 29 - 30, 2023
Sweet Baby James: An Acoustic Tribute to James Taylor
Oct 1 , 2023
Spencer County Fair
Oct 4 - 7, 2023
Halloween Weekends
Oct 6 - 7, 2023
Kings Highway
Oct 8 , 2023
Halloween Weekends
Oct 13 - 14, 2023
Halloween Weekends
Oct 20 - 21, 2023
Halloween Weekends
Oct 27 - 28, 2023
Santa Claus Christmas Parade
Dec 9 , 2023
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Retreats
Jan 20 - Dec 16, 2023