Spencer County, Indiana
Sample Group Tour Itinerary
| Day 1 (CDT) |
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| 11:30 a.m. | Lunch |
| 12:45 p.m. | Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial & Living Historical Farm This splendid National Park is the site where Abraham Lincoln grew up. Learn about the lives of Abraham Lincoln and his family, who lived here in a pioneer community from 1816 to1830. The Memorial Visitor Center, which features two Memorial Halls, a museum with a variety of exhibits and a 15-minute orientation film entitled Forging Greatness - Lincoln in Indiana. The Lincoln Living Historical Farm is a working pioneer homestead with a cabin, outbuildings, split rail fences, animals, gardens and field crops. Rangers in period clothing perform a variety of activities typical of the 1820’s. |
| 2:30 p.m. | Colonel Jones Home This carefully restored 1834 Federal-design home of the merchant employer of Abraham Lincoln offers a unique look at the early development of Indiana and the life of Colonel William Jones, who was also a politician. The home includes guided tours, themed talks and exhibits. |
| 4:00 p.m. | Lincoln Pioneer Village & Museum The Lincoln Pioneer Village Museum houses hundreds of fascinating artifacts from the area’s historic past including a hutch made by Abraham Lincoln’s father, Thomas. Located next to the museum is the historic Lincoln Pioneer Village, consisting of cabins that are replicas from the Lincoln era in Spencer County. This site was originally a W.P.A. project. |
| 5:30 p.m. | Dinner |
| 7:00 p.m. | Check-in to Hotel |
| Day 2 (CDT) |
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| 7-8:30 a.m. | Breakfast and check out of Hotel |
| 8:30 a.m. | Buffalo Run Farm, Grill & Gifts Buffalo Run sits on property where Abraham Lincoln’s cousin, Dennis Hanks once lived. The theme of this property is commemorative of the Buffalo Trace, which once ran through Spencer County near Buffaloville. If you’ve never had the chance to actually see live buffalo, Buffalo Run offers this rare opportunity to you during a farm tour. Experience the Indiana Frontier at Buffalo Run complete with tepee, cabin and a live herd of buffalo. |
| 10:00 a.m. | Visit Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari Theme Park & Water Park |
| 12:00 p.m. | Lunch |
| 1:30 p.m. | Dr. Ted’s Musical Marvels A guided tour of this magnificent collection of restored mechanical musical instruments, including nickelodeons, orchestrions, music boxes and street organs. Take a trip back in time as you listen to the magical music produced by these amazing instruments. Also features a gift shop. |
| 3:00 p.m. | Saint Meinrad Archabbey and Abbey Press Gift Shop Saint Meinrad Archabbey offers a peaceful and spiritual retreat with beautiful grounds and the opportunity for prayer with Benedictine monks. Founded in 1854, Saint Meinrad is one of only two archabbeys in the United States; one of nine in the world. Abbey Press, an international marketer of religious and inspirational books, cards and gifts, operates a gift shop that is open daily. |
| 4:00 p.m. | Depart for Home |
Note: This is a sample itinerary only. All times are estimated and event schedules are subject to change. The activities may be rearranged to suit different schedules and preferences. However, all activities are subject to availability and need to be arranged in advance with properties. All properties require advance reservations for tour groups. Our Visitors Bureau will gladly assist you with any arrangements.
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