Santa Claus Indiana got it’s name in 1852 by a child on Christmas Eve. The town just let the Santa cheer go. The surrounding lakes have Christmas themed names, like Christmas, Noel and Holly. The streets have themed names as well. The name of the town was very enticing for certain Holiday themed businesses. Today there are more attractions, like an 18 hole golf course, antique toy shops, Christmas themed museums and manufactures of everything from sleighs, to toys. Be sure to visit Holiday World, Splashin Safari, and Santa’s Toy Shop. Get the Santa spirit anytime of year.
Santa’s Lodge
Santa’s Lodge will get any Scrooge in a Santa mood, anytime of year. From the moment you step into the lobby with its enormous with 37 foot ceilings, you are in Christmas. The entire place is decorated year round with Christmas decorations. There are 170 rooms from standard to a full family suite, all rooms include coffee makers, small refrigerators, hair dryers, televisions and microwaves. Suites have extra features like hot tubs and extra televisions, and larger space. Each room is decked out in Holiday décor. Some of the beams used in the construction are from the original 1883 barn that stood in the same place. Saint Nicks Restaurant is nearby for room service or dining in. They serve breakfasts lunch and dinner. Come join the Santa fun all year round.
Santa’s Lodge
91 W. Christmas Blvd.
Santa Claus, IN 47579
812-937-1902
santaslodge.com
Comfort Inn Ferdinand
The Comfort Inn Ferdinand, Indiana is about 6 miles from Santa Claus. The hotel features non-smoking environment, free breakfast, business center, indoor pool, and laundry facilities. The rooms feature coffee maker, internet, hair dryer, clock radio, and HBO. Discounted Holiday World tickets are available at the Hotel lobby. Make reservations early!
Comfort Inn Ferdinand
440 South Main Street
Ferdinand, IN 47532
812-367-1122
comfortinn.com
The Best Western, Lincoln Land Inn
The Best Western, Lincoln Land Inn is in Dale, Indiana, about 7 miles from Santa Cause. A nice location to be close to everything that Santa Clause has to offer. The hotel offers an exercise facility, heated pool, hot tub, and free breakfast. The rooms feature, king size beds, free internet, long distance phone calls, alarm clock, iron, hair dryer, refrigerator and microwave. You can also choose adjoining rooms for larger groups. Leave your smokes in the car as this is a smoke free facility.
The Best Western, Lincoln Land Inn
1339 N Washington Street,
Dale, IN 47523-9688
812/937-7000
bestwesternindiana.com