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Santa Claus, Indiana, Attractions

 

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Holiday World & Splashin' Safari: Wildebeest
The world’s longest water coaster is a one-third mile of wild and watery uphills, drops, twists, and turns. Ride up the conveyor lifthill and down a four-story drop! (Photo Courtesy of Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari)

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Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari: The Voyage
The only wooden roller coaster in the world to have three 90-degree banked curves. The Voyage also provides the most air-time of any wooden coaster in the world: 24.2 seconds. (Photo Courtesy of Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari)

 

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The Santa Claus Museum
The museum contains artifacts and photographs from founder and Holiday World matriarch, Pat Koch's private collection. See Holiday World archives, along with loaned and donated treasures from collectors with personal ties to the rich history of the town of Santa Claus..

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Letters to Santa Claus
Each year, thousands of letters pour into the town of Santa Claus, Indiana, from children all over the world in hopes of getting a response from Santa. On average, 11,000 letters are sent to the Santa Claus Museum each year and are answered by “Santa’s Elves.”

 

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Santa’s Candy Castle
A magical experience awaits believers of all ages at this charming castle. Chat with an elf on the North Pole Network, browse Christmas gifts and souvenirs, and indulge in delicious handmade confections, frozen hot chocolate, and more!

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Santa Claus Town Hall
The town of Santa Claus, Indiana, was incorporated in 1967 and at that time had about 50 residents. Today the town is home to approximately 2,200 people and during the summer months, tourists outnumber the residents many times over.

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Frosty’s Fun Center
This one-of-a-kind fun center offers a Christmas-themed 18-hole miniature golf course. In addition, find an arcade, tasty snacks, sandwiches, ice cream, and fresh pizza. Frosty’s is home to the giant melting snowman!

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Lake Rudolph Campground & RV Resort
The Blitzen Bay Family Pool & Baby Blitzen Kiddie Pool offer 3,700 square feet of wet family fun found only at Lake Rudolph Campground & RV Resort.

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Lake Rudolph Campground & RV Resort
Located next door to Holiday World, Lake Rudolph Campground & RV Resort features over 240 Family Rental RVs and Cabins, over 230 RV & Tent Sites, giant outdoor pool, and free Wi-Fi. Enjoy the RV experience without owning your own RV!

 

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Santa Claus Post Office
The Santa Claus Post Office is the only post office in the world with the Santa Claus name. Visitors can receive the famous Santa Claus postmark during the Christmas season and see where thousands of children’s letters to Santa are received each year.

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Santa’s Lodge
Decorated for Christmas 365 days a year, the lodge is located within a mile of Holiday World. With indoor and outdoor pools, the lodge also has St. Nick's Restaurant located on site.

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Christmas Lake Golf Course
A full-service, par 72, championship golf course that uses the beautiful southern Indiana landscape with tree-lined fairways, rolling hills, and sparkling lakes. Features a full driving range, practice putting green, and bar & grill on site.

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Santa Claus Christmas Celebration
Visit Santa Claus, Indiana: America’s Christmas Hometown, for three weekends of family fun during the Santa Claus Christmas Celebration.

 

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The Santa Claus Arts & Crafts Show
Features crafters of all trades selling their items during the Santa Claus Christmas Celebration. Items are hand-made or grown and include everything from Christmas ornaments, to woven baskets and jewelry, seasonal home décor, tasty treats, and so much more!

 

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Santa Claus Land of Lights
Experience the story of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer told in brilliant LED lights! The Santa Claus Land of Lights is a 1.2-mile Family Christmas Light Adventure located inside Lake Rudolph Campground & RV Resort.