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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.

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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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Halloween Weekends
Sep 29 - 30, 2023
Pioneer Day
Sep 30 , 2023
Music at Monkey Hollow Winery and Distillery
Sep 30 , 2023
Music at Pepper’s Ridge Winery
Sep 30 - Oct 1, 2023
Abbey Caskets Open House
Oct 1 , 2023
Sweet Baby James: Acoustic Tribute to James Taylor
Oct 1 , 2023
Spencer County Fair
Oct 4 - 7, 2023
Halloween Weekends
Oct 6 - 7, 2023
St. Francis of Assisi Octoberfest
Oct 7 , 2023
Music at Pepper’s Ridge Winery
Oct 7 - 8, 2023
Young Abe's Bluegrass and Country Craft Fair
Oct 8 , 2023
Kings Highway
Oct 8 , 2023
Halloween Weekends
Oct 13 - 14, 2023
Friends Fall Frolic
Oct 14 , 2023
Ghosts of Santa Claus Town
Oct 14 , 2023
Music at Pepper’s Ridge Winery
Oct 14 - 15, 2023
Mt. Zion Applefest
Oct 14 - 15, 2023
Halloween Weekends
Oct 20 - 21, 2023
Harvest Party
Oct 21 , 2023
Friends Fall Frolic
Oct 21 , 2023
Fall Family Fun Festivities
Sep 23 - Oct 22, 2023
Kids Days
Oct 1 - 22, 2023
Haunted Barn
Oct 21 - 22, 2023
Music at Pepper’s Ridge Winery
Oct 21 - 22, 2023
Halloween in the Sky Drone Show
Sep 23 - Oct 28, 2023
Halloween Weekends
Oct 27 - 28, 2023
Craft Show at Pumpkins and More Farm Market
Oct 28 , 2023
Fall Heritage Day
Oct 28 , 2023
Halloween Bash
Oct 28 , 2023
Howl on the Rock
Oct 28 , 2023
All Hallows' Eve
Oct 28 , 2023
Happy Halloween Weekends
Sep 23 - Oct 29, 2023
Monte Cassino Pilgrimages
Oct 1 - 29, 2023
Fall in Love with the Farm
Oct 7 - 29, 2023
Music at Pepper’s Ridge Winery
Oct 28 - 29, 2023
Yellig Park Trick-Or-Treat Trail
Oct 29 , 2023
A Christmas Paint & Pour
Nov 18 , 2023
Live Reindeer Exhibit
Nov 25 - 26, 2023
Emanuele Fontanini Personal Appearance
Nov 30 , 2023
Treemendous Christmas in the Village
Dec 2 , 2023
The City of Rockport Christmas Festival
Dec 2 , 2023
Santa Claus Christmas Parade
Dec 9 , 2023
Santa Claus Arts & Crafts Show
Dec 9 , 2023
Beloved Farms Bourbon Ball
Dec 9 , 2023
Festival of Lights
Dec 9 , 2023
Saint Meinrad Archabbey Retreats
Jan 20 - Dec 16, 2023
Festival of Lights
Dec 16 , 2023