Highlights: This splendid National Park is the site where Abraham Lincoln grew up. Learn about the lives of Abraham Lincoln and his family, who lived here in a pioneer community from 1816 to 1830. Open year round.

Visitor Center: The Memorial Visitor Center features two Memorial Halls, a museum with a variety of exhibits and a 24-minute orientation film entitled 'Here I Grew Up'. Books, postcards and other educational materials are offered for sale in the bookstore.

Walking Tour: Take a peaceful walk up the wooded Lincoln Boyhood Trail to the gravesite of Abraham Lincoln’s mother, Nancy Hanks Lincoln, and to the Cabin Site Memorial.

Living History: The Lincoln Living Historical Farm is a working pioneer homestead with a cabin, outbuildings, split rail fences, animals, gardens, and field crops. Rangers in period clothing perform a variety of activities typical of the 1820s. Grounds are open year-round. The farm is staffed from mid-April through September full time, and intermittently in October. Located on Highway 162 across from Lincoln State Park in Lincoln City.

Highlights: Enjoy "Young Abe Lincoln" musical outdoor drama while you experience the same beauty that surrounded Abraham Lincoln as he grew to manhood in Southern Indiana. Through the deaths of his mother and sister and his first brush with slavery, you’ll see how Abraham’s youth in Indiana helped make him one of our nation’s greatest Presidents. Laugh, cry and grow with him as he becomes the man we will always respect and honor. Also playing through the year 2000 is "Music Man". The covered amphitheatre provides the promise of "no rain-outs" during its season, mid-June through mid-August. Located in Lincoln State Park on Highway 162 in Lincoln City.

Highlights: This carefully restored 1834 Federal-design home of the merchant employer of Abraham Lincoln offers a unique look at the early development of Indiana and the life of Colonel William Jones, who was also a politician. The home includes guided tours, themed talks, exhibits and gifts. This State Historic Site is situated on 100 acres of forest, and also offers a self-guiding nature trail, picnic area and a restored log barn. Located one mile west of U.S. 231 on Boone Street in Gentryville.

Highlights: The Lincoln Pioneer Village Museum houses hundreds of fascinating artifacts from the area’s historic past including a hutch made by Abraham Lincoln’s father, Thomas. Located next to the museum is the historic Lincoln Pioneer Village, consisting of cabins that are replicas from the Lincoln era in Spencer County. This site was originally a W.P.A. project. The cabins may be seen by appointment. Located in Rockport City Park, at the west end of Main Street in Rockport.

Highlights: A national competition-level BMX track located on 3-4 acres of land donated by Motorhead Park. This is an exciting down-hill course sanctioned by the National Bicycle League. State and national events are planned at the course. BMX is a sport that provides challenging racing activity, and opportunity to compete on a local, regional and national level, as well as incorporating a trophy recognition program. Practice, events, races and clinics will be held at the track. Call for a schedule of events. Located just off Highway 70, on County Road 600E, north of Newtonville, Indiana.

Highlights: Don’t miss taking a guided tour of this magnificent collection of restored mechanical musical instruments, including nickelodeons, orchestrions, music boxes and street organs. Take a trip back in time as you listen to the magical music produced by these amazing instruments. Also features a gift shop. Group tours are available by appointment. Located on U.S. 231 just north of I-64 in Dale.

Highlights: This business offers a Christmas themed miniature golf course, arcade, tasty snacks, sandwiches, ice cream and fresh pizza. The challenging 18-hole miniature golf course includes twists and turns abound to intrigue anyone daring enough to take it on. The course is estimated to be a par 45. You will find Christmas reminders throughout the nicely landscaped course including a 9' Frosty melting into a running water stream. Inside Frosty's Fun Center, you will find even more high-tech challenges. The arcade features exciting car-racing and space fighting games. Located just off Highway 162, next to Santa's Lodge in Santa Claus, Indiana.

Highlights: Take in the latest movies at one of the few drive-in theaters left for all generations to enjoy. Watch from your car or bring a lawn chair and enjoy watching your favorite new releases while enjoying the summer night air and stars. Includes five screens and a snack bar. Located on U.S. 231 in Reo.

Highlights: Experience the excitement of the World’s First Theme Park and Indiana’s Largest Water Park together in one place. The entire family will enjoy the parks’ large assortment of rides, water attractions, live shows and entertainment, shopping and food - plus visits with Santa Claus. For the more adventuresome, there are thrill rides including The Raven, voted the nation’s #1 Wooden Roller Coaster in 2000 or an even bigger roller coaster called The Legend. Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari were voted the "Nation’s Friendliest" and "Cleanest" Parks in 2000. Free parking and free softdrinks are available. Located at the junction of Highways 162 and 245 in Santa Claus.

Highlights: Scenic Route Highway 66 stretches through the southern portion of Spencer County following the beautiful Ohio River through river towns, colorful wooded areas and vast farmlands. Experience the splendor of the seasons and views of the Ohio while traveling along this scenic byway. Some of Spencer County’s more splendid Ohio River views can be experienced at Lincoln’s Landing and the Bluff area in Rockport, and at Grandview and French Island.

Highlights: Saint Meinrad Archabbey offers a peaceful and spiritual retreat with beautiful grounds and the opportunity for prayer with Benedictine monks. Founded in 1854, Saint Meinrad is one of only two archabbeys in the United States; one of seven in the world. The monks operate a graduate-level School of Theology, which offers programs in priesthood formation and in lay leadership for the Roman Catholic Church, as well as an extensive Continuing Education program. Guided tours are available on Saturdays from March to November at 1:30 p.m. local time. Self-guided and audio cassette guided tours are available year-round. Tours for groups by reservation only. Abbey Press, an international marketer of religious and inspirational books, cards and gifts, operates a gift shop that is open daily. Located on Highways 62 and 545 in St. Meinrad.

Highlights: The Santa Claus Post Office is the only post office in the world with the Santa Claus name. Stop by to receive the famous Santa Claus postmark during the Christmas season and see where thousands of children’s letters to Santa are received each year. Located on Highway 162 in Santa Claus.