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Spencer County's Top 10 Tourism Story Ideas
- Lincoln Bicentennial Celebration
Abraham Lincoln’s 200th birthday will be celebrated around the world on February 12, 2009. See what his boyhood home, Spencer County, Ind., is doing to prepare for this momentous occasion. Our local celebration will Kick-off in May 2008 and continue through August, 2009. Learn more about upcoming special events at www.ThinkLincoln.org
- It’s Christmas Everyday in Santa Claus, Ind.
Spencer County is home to many festive and family-friendly attractions include Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari, the Santa Claus Museum, Santa’s Candy Castle, Lake Rudolph Campground & RV Resort, Santa’s Lodge, St. Nick’s Restaurant and Frosty’s Fun Center.
- Lincoln’s Journey Takes His Heritage Downriver
Re-trace Abraham Lincoln's historic flatboat trip from Rockport, Ind., to New Orleans. The flatboat and its crew will set sail from Spencer County in September 2008 making 19 stops in 8 cities along the way as they follow the same path Lincoln took on this life-changing trip where he witnessed his first slave auction and cemented his anti-slavery views. Learn more at www.LincolnsJourney.org
- Lincoln Amphitheatre is Reborn
In honor of the bicentennial of Abraham Lincoln's birth, a new play about him has been commissioned for the Lincoln Amphitheatre in Lincoln State Park. Learn more about this patriotic tribute to the president whose character was forged right here in Spencer County by visiting www.LincolnAmphitheatre.com
- Santa’s Candy Castle Launches Online Store
With a rich history, Santa’s Candy Castle in Santa Claus, Ind., is now riding the wave of the future with a new online store. Handmade confections are being sent straight from Santa Claus to satisfy sweet tooth’s all over the world. Opening in 1935, the Castle has undergone an extensive renovation and has since re-opened to the public. Learn more at www.SantasCandyCastle.com
- Find Serenity at St. Meinrad Archabbey
Saint Meinrad Archabbey offers a peaceful and spiritual retreat with beautiful grounds and the opportunity to pray with the Benedictine monks. Founded in 1854, Saint Meinrad is one of only two archabbeys in the United States; one of 11 in the world. The Abbey Guest House offers visitors simple yet serene accommodations. Abbey Press, an international marketer of religious and inspirational books, cards and gifts, operates a gift shop that is open daily. Learn more at www.SaintMeinrad.edu
- Watch What You Eat!
At Buffalo Run Farm Grill & Gifts you can enjoy a tasty Buffalo Burger or view their live buffalo herd pastured behind the restaurant. Buffalo Run sits on property where Abraham Lincoln’s Cousin, Dennis Hanks, once lived. Tour two Lincoln-era cabins and a Native American tepee. Learn more at www.LegendaryPlaces.org/Buffalorun
- The Voyage Named No. 1
Holiday World's Voyage roller coaster is the new #1 Wooden Coaster on the Planet. This top honor was announced by Amusement Today magazine, which presented the results of its annual survey of the "best of the best" in the amusement park industry known as The Golden Ticket Awards. Holiday World's other two wooden coasters also stayed near the top of the rankings this year: The Raven was voted #7 and The Legend named #11. Learn more at www.HolidayWorld.com
- Museum Preserves Holiday Traditions
The Santa Claus Museum contains artifacts and photographs from Museum Founder and Holiday World Matriarch Pat Koch’s private collection as well as loaned and donated treasures from area residents. Learn how the town of Santa Claus, Ind., got its name, the rich history of our Post Office and about our community’s tradition of writing back to children all over the world who write to Santa Claus. Learn more at www.SantaClausMuseum.org
- Blast from the Past: Classic Cars & Drive-in Theatres
Feel young again with a trip to Mushie’s Memory Lane Muscle & Classic Car Museum in Santa Claus, Ind. View this collection of corvettes, dodges, and other classic American cars, motorcycles and boats along with other vintage memorabilia. Then visit one of the few drive-in theatres left in the United States, Holiday Drive-In in Reo, Ind. Watch from your car or bring a lawn chair to see the latest releases on one of 5 screens.
For more information on any of these stories, please contact the Spencer County Visitors Bureau, 888-444-9252 or email tourinfo@psci.net.
