Every Day is Christmas on America's Highways
Santa Claus, Indiana
Another popular mail destination for good girls and boys, the town has been named such since 1852. At one time, children all over the world might receive a letter from Santa Claus, Indiana. The town has been in the Christmas tourism business long enough that it has a Santa Claus Museum, and its original Santa statue, retired on a hill.
Today, Santa Claus still thrives on the anytime holiday concept. You'll find a profusion of Santa and Christmas-related statues and businesses, the Candy Castle, and a theme park called Holiday World.
Santa Claus Museum:
Address: 69 North State Road 245, Santa Claus, IN
Directions: Just south of town on Hwy 245, west side.
Admission: Donations.
Hours: Daily 9 am -5 pm. (Call to verify)
Phone: 812-544-2434
Address: 69 North State Road 245, Santa Claus, IN
Directions: Just south of town on Hwy 245, west side.
Admission: Donations.
Hours: Daily 9 am -5 pm. (Call to verify)
Phone: 812-544-2434
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Santa's Candy Castle:
Address: 15499 N. State Rd 245, Santa Claus, IN
Directions: On the left side of Hwy 245 about a half-mile south of its intersection with Hwy 162, at Candy Castle Rd.
Admission: Free.
Hours: Hours vary. Call ahead. (Call to verify)
Phone: 812-544-3900
Address: 15499 N. State Rd 245, Santa Claus, IN
Directions: On the left side of Hwy 245 about a half-mile south of its intersection with Hwy 162, at Candy Castle Rd.
Admission: Free.
Hours: Hours vary. Call ahead. (Call to verify)
Phone: 812-544-3900
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