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Santa Claus is a town in Spencer County, Indiana, United States, in the southwestern part of the state. Located in Carter, Clay and Harrison Townships, it sits between Interstate 64 and the Ohio River. The population was 2,481 at the 2010 census, making it the largest community in Spencer County.
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1. Santa Claus Post Office
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 88 reviews
This post office handles up to 50,000 pieces of mail per day during the Christmas season.
Reviewed By ElaineG570 - Brandon, United States
We traveled to the Santa Claus Post Office from Florida to mail our Christmas cards. It’s a tiny little post office, but very important. We met a volunteer elf outside the post office as he was leaving for the day. He took our photo and told us that he and his fellow elves wrote responses to around 24,000 good little boys and girls around the world that had written to Santa at a cost of about $8000, all underwritten by donations. We were delighted to find our own card in our mailbox when we arrived home with a gorgeous Santa Claus postmark on it!! Thank you, Santa Claus Post Office!
2. 1935 Santa Statue
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 59 reviews
The Historic 1935 Santa Statue is "dedicated to the children of the world." Standing 22-feet tall and weighing 40-tons, the Santa Statue just underwent a full-restoration, returning the iconic figure of Santa back to his original condition. The public is free to visit the statue during the day or when it is beautifully lit at night.
Reviewed By theodorec487
The town of Santa Claus IN was a very unique and fun visit for our family. We spent about half a day visiting the Statue/Santa Claus Museum & Village, as well as the Christmas store, Kandy Kastle and loved driving around town looking for all the Santa Statues--there are over 20. It's an very easy town to get around. Of course you have to get your photo taken with the big statue. If you really want to have some fun--all dress as Santa, as our family of 14 did--as we cruised around town.
3. Santa Claus Christmas Store
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 171 reviews
Experience the magic of Christmas May 1st through December 31st at the Santa Claus Christmas Store, located in Santa Claus, Indiana. Our store hours as well as visiting with Santa vary each month. Please call the store for more information. The store offers a huge selection of Christmas gifts, indoor and outdoor lights, Christmas decorations, wreaths, tree trimmings, nativities, collectibles and more. Savor fudge and other tasty treats at Mrs. Claus' Sweet Treats!Visit with Santa during the Summer and Christmas seasons. Share the Love of Christmas!
Reviewed By roberttK5588KI - West Lafayette, United States
A large selection of Christmas everything. Santa Clause everywhere. Nice store for all types of CHRISTMAS gifts.
4. Santa's Candy Castle
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4.0 based on 287 reviews
Reviewed By stephenrK4036TS - Newburgh, United States
As implied in the name, expect a bunch of candy varities. Anything around here is going to be over priced, it's a vaction hot spot, expect as such. Staff was great and family had a good time. Will go again, have stopped by solo as well for a few treats when passing through.
5. Santa Claus Museum
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4.0 based on 123 reviews
The Santa Claus Museum & Village will operate daily until August 9th and weekend hours only until December 1! We will open again for daily operations in December. The story of Santa Claus, Indiana, comes alive at the Santa Claus Museum & Village. Explore the town's famous history in the Santa Claus Museum and pick up the perfect souvenir in the gift shop. Visit the beautiful, 1880 Santa Claus Church and the giant Santa Claus Statue, built in 1935 and standing 22-feet-tall. Spend some time in the Original Santa Claus Post Office and write your free letters to Santa. Don't forget to include your name and address... Santa and his Elves will write back in December!
Reviewed By SnowbirdLouise - Santa Claus, United States
Small Museum with gifts beyond what you find at the local amusement park. Also lots of items in history to teach you about our little town of Santa Claus Indiana. See how we started, how small we really are without the amusement park and the large Christmas Lake Village Development that was started in the 60s. This museum is not always open so check for their hours. If the amusement park is open, I believe they are generally open here. Only on weekends in the fall and close for the winter at the end of October. Reopen in May. The museum and the little park with buildings and statue where it is located are above and beyond the world-class amusement park. Most tourists only see the park or their Campground and don't come the extra mile around the curve and down the hill to discover this Museum and Santa's Candy Castle which are actually located on the site of the original Tiny Village of Santa Claus Indiana.
6. Santa's TOYS
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 19 reviews
Santa's Toys is busting at the seams with great specialty toys for all ages and for many categories. Come see our newly renovated store!
7. Spencer County Visitors Bureau
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 10 reviews
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