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Holiday World – The World’s First Theme Park in Santa Claus, Indiana

by Lauren Breeze

Did you know the world’s first theme park is located less than 3 hours from Nashville? Directly north, in Santa Claus, Indiana, Holiday World and Splashin’ Safari is a great place for a weekend away. The History of Holiday World The theme park first opened its doors on August 3, 1946, 9 years before Disneyland, and …

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Categories Road Trips, Travel Tags Indiana, Santa Claus
Santa Claus Museum

Santa Claus Museum and Village

by Lauren Breeze

Ever wonder where Santa’s elves live in the U.S. and answer all those letters with wishes for Christmas? We found the answer – the Santa Claus Museum and Village located less than 3 hours north of Nashville! The small town got its name in 1856 when the U.S. Postal Service turned down its original submission …

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Categories Road Trips, Travel Tags christmas, Indiana, Santa Claus
Santa's Candy Castle

Santa’s Candy Castle

by Lauren Breeze

The Candy Castle has a long history. Started by Milton Harris, the Candy Castle was the first building in his dream themed attraction “Santa Claus Town”. He began planning in 1932, before any other theme park existed and opened in December of 1935 to great fanfare. The Grand opening was attended by thousands, covered live …

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Categories Road Trips, Travel Tags christmas, Indiana, Santa Claus

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