Places to visit near

Santa Claus

Santa Claus is a town in Spencer district, Indiana, United States of about 2,474 people. Within 50 km by road there are 122 places to visit: 32 churches, 33 hill stations & viewpoints and 27 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Holiday World & Splashin' Safari, The Howler and Wildebeest.

38.1200° N, 86.9142° WPop. 2,474

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Within 30 km47 places
Within 50 km122
Must-see45
Notable230
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Santa Claus

5 stops, one loop, back by 7:18 pm

112 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Santa Claus
  2. Saint Bonifacius Churchchurch · 30 min
  3. Ferdinand State Forestnature spot · 2 hrs
  4. Flint Hillhill · 1 hrs
  5. ADT - Ohio D - Seg 1trek · 3 hrs
  6. Lincoln Boyhood National Memorialmonument · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Santa Claus
Today’s loopSanta ClausStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Santa Claus?

Holiday World & Splashin' Safari (park, about 1 km), The Howler (temple, about 1 km), Wildebeest (temple, about 1 km), Santa Claus Museum (museum, about 1 km), Santa’s Candy Castle (heritage site, about 1 km), Saint Bonifacius Church (church, about 9 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Santa Claus?

122 places on Spotwander: 32 churches, 33 hill stations & viewpoints, 27 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 forts & heritage, 5 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest church to Santa Claus?

Mount Zion Church, about 3 km by road; Saint Bonifacius Church (9 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Santa Claus?

Flint Hill, about 7 km by road; High Banks (23 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Santa Claus?

Start in Santa Claus, visit Saint Bonifacius Church, then Ferdinand State Forest, then Flint Hill, then ADT - Ohio D - Seg 1, then Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial, and drive back — about 112 km by road in all.