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Santa Claus with kids
Southern Indiana
A town that is Christmas all year: Santa's Candy Castle, the Santa Claus Museum, and a post office where elves answer letters. Holiday World is open in summer.
Best for kids under 10. Pair it with a day in Louisville or Nashville.
Price it for your family from your ZIP →What it costs
Example for 2 adults and 2 kids, 5 days, including lodging, food and activities. Gas or flights depend on where you live, so price it from your ZIP for the full total.
| Where you stay | Estimated total* |
|---|---|
| Budget (1★) | $1,510 |
| Mid-range (3★) | $1,960 |
| Luxury (5★) | $3,310 |
*Planning estimate from typical recent prices, before travel, with an 8% buffer. Holiday weeks and school breaks cost more.
Best time to go
- JanOff
- FebOff
- MarOff
- AprOff
- MayOff
- JunGood
- JulGood
- AugGood
- SepOff
- OctOff
- NovBest
- DecBest
Top attractions in Southern Indiana
- Holiday World & Splashin' SafariTheme park and water park
- Santa Claus Museum & VillageLetters to Santa since 1914
- Santa's Candy CastleHot cocoa and candy
- Lincoln Boyhood National MemorialLincoln's childhood farm
- Lincoln State ParkLake and trails
- Lincoln Pioneer VillageRockport
- Marengo CaveGuided cave tours
- Squire Boone CavernsCave and village
- Monastery Immaculate ConceptionFerdinand
- Patoka LakeBoating and fishing
Where to eat in Southern Indiana
- The Log Inn$$Indiana's oldest restaurant, Haubstadt
- Schnitzelbank$$German, in Jasper
- Hilltop Inn$Evansville landmark
- Acropolis$$Greek, Evansville
Things to do
- Holiday World wooden coastersThe Voyage and Thunderbird
- Splashin' Safari water parkSummer
- Mail letters at the Santa Claus Post OfficeSpecial December postmark
- Answer a letter with Santa's ElvesAt the Santa Claus Museum
- Hike Lincoln State ParkEasy trails
- Kayak Patoka LakeRentals in summer
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