Museums

Dr. Ted's Musical Marvels - Dale, Indiana offers a museum of amazing mechanical musical instruments from the 1800's to early 1900's. Player pianos, pipe organs and a whole lot more. Mon.-Sat. 10-6, Sun. 1-6 (Group Rates for 15 or more) (weekends only in May and September)                       
www.drteds.com  • 812-937-4250

Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial & Living Historical Farm This memorial preserves the site of the farm where Abraham Lincoln spent 14 years of his life in the early 1800's.  See what life on that farm was like each April through Sept.  Admission is $5 per family                                   
www.nps.gov/libo  •  812-937-4541

Santa Claus Museum - Includes artifacts, photographs and other memorabilia from Pat Koch's (Family founders of Holiday World) private collection and a delightful variety of loaned items.  Learn about the history of Santa Claus, Indiana and Holiday World (formerly Santa Claus Land) and how children can still receive a letter from Santa as the tradition, which grew from a few hundred letters, to half a million, continues still.  Opens 1 hour before Holiday World & Splashin' Safari and enriches the theme park experience with each bit of history of the park and Santa Claus, IN location. In the spirit of giving there is FREE Admission.       www.legendaryplaces.org/attractions/santaclausmuseum.cfm  •  888-444-9252

Food & Lodging

The Leavenworth Inn  -  This enchanting Bed and Breakfast is located in the heart of God's country on six acres of meticulously manicured rolling grounds and gardens overlooking the Horseshoe Bend of the Ohio River.  Featuring 16 exquisitely decorated rooms, 4 of which are suites, this country inn in Leavenworth, Indiana is the perfect place to get away and relax.  Bicycle and walking trails, tennis courts and a well-equipped workout room, are available for exercise enthusiasts.  Or just enjoy a game of Croquet or horseshoes.  Call for  package rates.      www.LeavenworthInn.com  •  888-739-2120

The Overlook Restaurant - For over fifty years customers have been served the best down home Southern cooking this side of the Ohio River it overlooks. Whether you are watching the fog lift off the water over breakfast or enjoying a breathtaking sunset over a relaxing dinner, your food will be served up with a smile.  
http://www.LeavenworthInn.com   •  812-739-4264

Santa's Lodge & Frosty's Fun Center  - The kids will enjoy this Christmas themed lodge in Santa Claus, Indiana.  With indoor and outdoor pools, whirlpool and on site dining in the St. Nick's Restaurant, accommodations range from standard guest rooms to two room family suites, some are handicap accessible..  Frosty's Fun Center offers  a Christmas themed par 45 miniature golf course, arcade with pizza and ice cream available.
www.SantasLodge.com • 812-937-1902

Lake Rudolph Campground & RV Resort  - Nearly 200 family rental RVs and Cabins available at this campground in Santa Claus, Indiana.  Tent sites are also available with water and electric modern bathhouses.  Young and old alike will enjoy the swimming pools, playgrounds, paddleboats and kayaks, basketball courts and horseshoe pits.  It also features a fishing lake, miniature golf, camp store, game room and laundromat.
http://www.LakeRudolph.com   •  877-YES-RUDY

Outdoor Fun & Adventures

Marengo Cave - This U.S. National Landmark is open year round offering two tours detailing the fascinating history of the cave.  The Crystal Palace Tour is an easy 40-minute walk past huge flowstone deposits and one of America's most beautiful cave rooms.  The Dripstone Trail Tour is a 70-minute leisurely walk by delicate helicites and slender totem pole stalgmites. 
www.MarengoCave.com  •  812-365-2705

Cave Country Canoes - Take a canoe or kayak trip down the beautiful Blue River out of Marengo, Indiana. Half day, full day and even two day trips are available most of the season depending on water levels.  Group rates available for 5 or more.                                                                               
 http://www.CaveCountryCanoes.com   •   812-365-2705

Holiday World & Splashin' Safari - Family owned theme park in Santa Claus, Indiana has been offering family fun for half a century with thrill rides, children's rides and family rides.  This 100 acre complex features beautiful grounds and landscaping and a 22 acre water park with the world's largest enclosed water slide.  The park boasts 3 exciting wooden roller coasters, a variety of games and shows and unlimited free soft drinks, ice tea  and sports drinks at Oasis stations.  Group rates available, handicap accessible. Reasonably priced food and treats.  Two parks for the price of one.  Specially priced two consecutive day and season passes available.
wwwHolidayWorld.com  • 877-Go-Family