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Hwy 162 • Lincoln City Lincoln Boyhood (812) 937-4541 Abraham Lincoln Ohio River Trace Lincoln’s Past nps.gov/libo Bicentennial Plaza Scenic Byway National Memorial Hwy 66 • (800) 489-4474 In Spencer County OhioRiverByway.com & Living Historical Farm Inside Lincoln State Park • Lincoln City Learn about the lives of (812) 937-4710 The Ohio River Scenic 1 5 Byway stretches through Abraham Lincoln and his This 58-foot diameter the southern portion of pioneer family, who lived on a farm 2 circular plaza provides a Spencer County. Some of site that is now a National Park. The fi tt ing presence for the study and Spencer County’s most Ohio River story of the Civil War era president’s admiration of one of America’s splendid Ohio River views can be 14 formative years in Indiana springs greatest presidents. Highlighted experienced at Lincoln’s Landing and the bluff area in to life at the Living Historical Farm, with limestone pedestals and through a fi lm and exhibits, and along Abraham Lincoln Rockport, Grandview, and French Island. plaques, the plaza identifi es key Bicentennial Plaza the park’s scenic hiking trails. milestones in Lincoln’s life in eel the weight of the ax and hear the crack of a Living Historical Farm F Indiana. It also features a larger-than-life Lincoln bust by splitt ing rail echo across therolling hills of southern Lincoln State Park sculptor Will Clark of Fort Wayne, Indiana. Lincoln Ferry Park Indiana. Be transported back in time by the complex and Lincoln State Park Riverbank near Troy savory aromas of the smokehouse and the welcoming & Col. Jones Home The shaded riverfront park with picnic area and smell of corn cakes cooking over a cabin fi re. Walk the Lincoln Pioneer Village & Museum 6 shelter house is located on the historic spot where same scenic trails as young Abe and sense the love and Hwy 162 • Lincoln City Abraham Lincoln operated his ferryboat business on loss of Lincoln’s boyhood life in Indiana – the (812) 937-4710 928 Fairground Drive • Rockport • (812) 649-9147 in.gov/dnr/parklake/2979.htm Lincoln-PioneerVillage.com the Ohio River from Kentucky to Indiana. Lincoln Ferry Park formative 14 years that transformed a frontier boy is located on the beautiful Ohio River, just west of Troy, on into a great man. This scenic 2,026-acre park was 2 3 The Lincoln Pioneer Village Highway 66 next to the Anderson River. established in 1932 as a memorial & Museum houses hundreds Here he was introduced to the power of books and to Abraham Lincoln’s mother, Nancy of fascinating artifacts from the the concepts of freedom, justice and the law. Hanks. Recreational facilities include area’s historic past, including a Lake Lincoln, boat rental, nature center, hutch made by Abraham 68 Dale cabins, picnic areas, trails, and camp sites. Lincoln’s father, Thomas Lincoln. 62 The very spot where grew the bread, St. Meinrad The Pioneer Village features Lincoln State Park also operates the Colonel Jones Home, 245 162 That formed my bones, I see. 14 Lincoln-era replica cabins from a restored 1834 Federal-design home of the merchant Fulda employer of Abraham Spencer County. This site was Gentryville 1 162 Santa Claus How strange, old field, on thee to tread, originally a WPA project. Lincoln 545 Lincoln. This home, 2 City And feel I’m part of thee! located in Gentryville, Lincoln Pioneer Village Lamar New –Excerpt from “My Childhood’s Home” by Abraham Lincoln off ers a unique look at 62 Boston the early development Lincoln Landing Rockport Riverbank uch of America’s greatness was forged on the of Indiana and the life of 245 M frontier, here in the heartland, on farms and in small Colonel William Jones. The riverfront under the bluff at Rockport Chrisney Troy 4 is rich with history, including the site 70 communities you can still see today. A working farm 6 and cabins typical of the structures where Abraham Lincoln launched a fl atboat 161 where Lincoln lived, 245 serve as a touchstone to Lincoln’s Col. Jones Home to transport produce to New Orleans. Lincoln worked, and learned 66 5 boyhood and our American past. The mighty Ohio Landing is located on River Road at the east end Richland Grandview Inside Lincoln State Park of Main Street in Rockport. River still rolls along the scenic banks where Lincoln Lincoln City ferried passengers out to passing steamboats. Farmland Lincoln Lincoln Amphitheatre Reo (812) 937-2329 66 and forest still dominate the landscape in this beautiful LincolnAmphitheatre.com Amphitheatre Rockport part of Indiana. Performed in the majestic, 1,500-seat, roofed 2 45 3 amphitheatre, the remarkable story of young Abe 4 Lincoln’s boyhood lessons and values are as relevant Lincoln is brought to life onstage for the fi rst time since 2005. today as they were almost 200 years ago. Visit the The special 30th anniversary edition of “Young Abe Lincoln” 161 fertile ground of Lincoln’s Indiana boyhood home is a playful story about one of America’s greatest presidents. IndianasAbeLincoln.org where this great man grew. Trace the past of a man A variety of family-aff ordable entertainment is available (888)444-9252 whose legacy is still forging the future. May through October; contact the amphitheatre for a © 2017 current schedule. SPENCER COUNTY LODGING Dale Lake Rudolph Campground & RV Resort Rockport Inn Bed & Breakfast Baymont Inn & Suites • (812) 937-7000 (812) 649-2664• 130 S. Third St. 1339 N. Washington St. • BaymontInnDale.com This 19th-century Victorian inn is quiet and cozy, located This family-friendly hotel features an indoor pool with near the Ohio River in Rockport. McKenzie’s Bar & a spa and a hot continental breakfast served daily. merica’s Restaurant is located next to the inn. A Chris Sites in Spencer County, Indiana Located right off of I-64 and only 10 minutes from tmas Hometown Santa Claus. Santa Claus Only minutes from historic Holiday Guest House Suites • (812) 630-6594 Blackhawk Creek • (812) 661-2236 Lincoln att ractions! 19260 N. State Road 245 • vrbo.com/445793 21293 North State Road 162 (Ferdinand) This famous town is home to These cozy vacation rentals are newly renovated and vrbo.com/820222 the world’s only post offi ce each unit sleeps 2-7 guests. Located six minutes from This renovated farm home is situated in the rollings hills with the Santa Claus name and Holiday World, the rentals feature spacious kitchens, just outside of Santa Claus. The fully furnished home Santa’s Lakeside Cott ages tons of family fun! comfortable sleeping areas, patios, and decks. comfortably sleeps 14 guests. Also located in town is the Motel 6 • (812) 937-2294 The Holiday House • (812) 686-3268 world’s fi rst theme park, 1334 N. Washington St. • Motel6-Dale.com 75 North Holiday Blvd. • GoHolidayHouse.com Col. Jones Home Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari, Located right off of I-64, exit 57A, and only 10 Stay in this themed vacation rental, located across the road featuring 3 of the top wooden roller minutes from Santa Claus. This motel from Holiday World. The fully furnished three-bedroom coasters in the nation. includes free Wi-Fi and an outdoor pool. home sleeps 10 guests. Stones Motel (Budget Host) Lake Rudolph Campground & RV Resort Visit Christmas-themed att ractions (812) 937-4448 • 410 S. Washington St. (877) 478-3657 • 78 N. Holiday Blvd. LakeRudolph.com throughout town such as BudgetHost.com/hotels/BH_Stones_Motel_Dale_IN.aspx Located next door to Holiday World, Lake Rudolph features Santa’s Candy Castle, The budget-friendly motel includes an outdoor heated hundreds of family-friendly Rental RVs & Cabins, Santa Claus Christmas Store and Santa Claus Museum & pool and free Wi-Fi. Located only 10 minutes from full hookup RV sites, Santa’s Splash Down WaterPark, Village. Enjoy browsing themed Santa Claus. Lincoln State Park outdoor pool, free Wi-Fi, and planned activities. shops including Santa’s TOYS Enjoy the RV experience without owning your own RV! and the Evergreen Boutique & Lincoln City Lincoln Pioneer Village NorthStar Vacation Rental • (812) 937-7099 Christmas Shop. Lincoln Pines Lakefront Resort • (812) 646-7100 55 N. Holiday Blvd. • bit.ly/NorthStarRental 3862 E. State Rd 162 E. • StayLincolnPines.com Located across the road from Holiday World, the rental Tour the beautiful grounds at Saint New, fully furnished cottages, just three miles from offers large, spacious rooms with a full kitchen and Wi-Fi. Meinrad Archabbey in St. Meinrad, Indiana, home to Holiday World, offer family-friendly activities from Sleeps 10 guests. more than 80 Benedictine monks. Catch the latest fi shing and swimming to shuffl eboard and corn hole. movies at the Holiday Drive-In in Reo, Indiana. Enjoy Santa’s Lakeside Cottages • (812) 686-2628 the 6-screen, double-feature theater under the stars. Lincoln State Park • (812) 937-4710 1405 W. Christmas Blvd. • SantasCottages.com 15476 N. CR 300 E. • in.gov/dnr/parklake/2979.htm Located just a few miles from Holiday World, the cottages Stop by two local wineries, Monkey Hollow Winery and Camp at Lincoln State Park near Lake Lincoln and surround a scenic lake with Elf Park featuring two Distillery in St. Meinrad and Pepper’s Ridge Winery near Lincoln Amphitheatre. This forest setting includes playground for the kids and an outdoor pool. The cottages Rockport, to taste locally made wine and enjoy Comfort Inn & Suites Lincoln Boyhood 150 campsites and 25 rental cabins. Located in are fully furnished and sleep 6-10. the countryside. National Memorial Lincoln’s Indiana Boyhood Home, less than 5 miles To Jasper via To Jasper Santa’s Lodge • (812) 937-1902 Huntingburg from Santa Claus.
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